Comparison

Practice Player vs BEAT

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Practice Player

This app helps musicians improve their practice by allowing them to slow down songs, loop specific sections, and change pitch and speed in real time. It integrates with your music library and local files, offering recording and progress tracking features.

Highlights
  • Slow down song tempo
  • Loop specific song sections
  • Change pitch and speed
  • Record audio directly
  • Import from music library and local files
  • Track practice progress
Features
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Slow down any song and loop the hard part until you've got it. Works with your Apple Music songs, streamed or downloaded. On your own files (imports, recordings, and downloaded purchases) you can also change pitch and pan. What Our Customers Say "I have used the app daily for three years. It got me through my Berklee Advanced Professional Guitar certificate program. It is very useful!" – Jim "I have found this app to be a must-have. I have praised Practice Player to my bandmates and urged them to upgrade to pro... I love the simplicity of this app. It does one thing and it does it well." – Russ "I'm a drummer and I've been using it to learn tunes, transcribe, and practice." – Neemo "I'm a dance teacher and I love how I can loop part of a song from my library and play it via Bluetooth to the dance studio's sound system." – Greg Features • Change the speed of any song • Boost the bass or vocals with an equalizer on your own files • Loop any section and mark it with points, notes, and icons • See the waveform of your own files behind the playback slider • Record yourself and listen back • Count in with a built-in metronome before you play • Import songs from Apple Music, your iTunes library, or the Files app • Organize songs into playlists and setlists for gigs and lessons • Send a song to the top of your list • Back up and export your practice library • Play through AirPlay or Bluetooth speakers Advanced Features • Set daily practice goals and build streaks • Smart practice reminders that adapt to your schedule • Live practice time per song and per section • Weekly practice summary • Show pitch changes in semitones and cents • Set your own speed range for finer control • Export ringtones and audio clips • Share audio files with others • Full Lock Screen and Control Center controls • Card-style song list • Give each playlist its own theme Recommended For • Guitarists learning solos and riffs • Pianists practicing classical pieces • Drummers transcribing fills and grooves • Singers matching pitch • Dance instructors running choreography • Language learners doing dictation • Music teachers creating practice assignments • Bands reviewing rehearsal and gig recordings Get Started for Free Download free and practice with up to 15 songs and 7 points per song. Unlock Everything removes the limits with a one-time purchase: • Unlimited songs • Unlimited points on every song Or choose the Support the Developer subscription: it unlocks everything while it's active. Follow us Instagram: @practiceplayerapp Facebook: www.facebook.com/practiceplayer Website: practiceplayer.app Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BEAT

Practice along with your music at your desired tempo. This app analyzes your songs, adjusts their speed while maintaining pitch, and offers a metronome with customizable beats and sounds. Create playlists and easily search your music library.

Highlights
  • Tempo analysis of songs
  • Pitch-preserving speed adjustment
  • Adjustable tempo dial
  • Customizable metronome
  • Separate volume control for music and metronome
  • A-B section looping
  • Playlist creation and music search
Features
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BEAT:ON(비트온)은 내 음악과 함께 연습하는 템포 플레이어입니다. 원하는 곡을 가져오고, 나에게 맞는 속도로 바꾼 뒤 연습을 시작하세요. • 기기에서 곡의 박자와 템포 분석 • 음높이를 유지하는 템포 조절 • 1 BPM 단위 조절과 손가락으로 움직이는 템포 다이얼 • 4분음표·8분음표 메트로놈, 강세와 약세 • 선명한 클릭과 기본 클릭 사운드 • 음악과 메트로놈의 볼륨을 따로 조절하는 믹서 • A–B 구간 반복과 재생 위치 조절 • 곡 이름 변경과 나만의 재생목록 • 제목 일부·초성·간단한 오타로 내 음악 검색 • 1~8박 시작 카운트와 5초 앞으로·뒤로 이동 • 다른 앱의 공유 메뉴에서 링크 전달 곡과 분석 결과는 기기에 저장됩니다. 회원가입 없이 사용할 수 있으며, 가져온 파일의 분석과 템포 처리는 인터넷 없이 기기에서 실행됩니다. MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC 등 기기에서 재생할 수 있는 파일을 가져올 수 있습니다. 파일당 최대 80MB·8분을 지원합니다. 이용 권한이 있는 음원을 사용해 주세요. DRM으로 보호된 파일은 지원하지 않습니다. 박자가 약하거나 자유롭게 연주된 곡에서는 자동 분석 결과를 조정해야 할 수 있습니다. 분석 시간은 곡 길이와 기기 성능에 따라 달라집니다. 이 앱에는 Google AdMob 광고가 포함됩니다. 앱 시작 광고와 하단 배너가 표시될 수 있으며, 일부 가져오기 기능에서는 사용자가 선택한 리워드 광고가 표시됩니다. 광고를 보는 동안 곡 준비와 분석을 진행합니다. 내 파일과 이미 저장된 곡으로 연습할 때는 리워드 광고 완료가 필요하지 않습니다. 광고 설정 및 개인정보 선택은 상단 BEAT:ON 메뉴에서 확인하세요.

Screenshots

Practice Player4 screens
BEAT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BEAT at none against Practice Player's 10. BEAT also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Practice Player's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (74 vs 1). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Practice Player sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. BEAT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BEAT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Practice Player has 74 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Practice Player ships an update every 10 days, BEAT weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Practice Player versus BEAT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPractice PlayerBEAT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (74 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings74 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeatloaf For Everyone LLCgilro han

Customer experience

Practice Player

All ratings73 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral1.4%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive79.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative17.9%

BEAT

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Practice Player

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Playback issues
  • Songs dropping from imported playlists
  • App keeps crashing
  • Files corrupt
  • Tempo adjuster stopped working
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  • Speed setting resets after phone sleeps
  • App stops playing after a few loops
  • App stops playing when phone goes into sleep mode
  • Apple Music imports disappear upon reopening
  • Saving backups not working (iCloud or on device)
  • Unable to load imported songs after relaunch
  • App crashes when deleting marked points

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to alter pitch of songs
  • Keep screen active option
  • Add songs to folders or groups
  • Countdown metronome for songs
  • Pro feature to send/import song points

BEAT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Practice Player

Subscriptions1
  • Support the Developer$4.991 Year
One-time9
  • Unlimited Split Points$1.99
  • Unlimited iTunes Imports$1.99
  • Unlimited Audio File Imports$1.99
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  • Unlimited Recordings$1.99
  • Imports and Points$2.99
  • iTunes, Audio Files and Points$3.99
  • Imports and Points$4.99
  • Imports and Points$5.99
  • Unlock Everything$11.99
None

BEAT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Practice Player free?
Practice Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BEAT free?
BEAT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Practice Player or BEAT?
BEAT is rated higher. Practice Player averages 4.5 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while BEAT averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Practice Player or BEAT have ads?
BEAT shows ads; Practice Player does not.
Which is updated more often, Practice Player or BEAT?
Practice Player ships an update every 10 days, and BEAT weekly. Most recently, Practice Player was updated on November 11, 2026 and BEAT on October 31, 2026.

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