Comparison

BEAT TRAINING vs TAP TAP Rhythm!

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

Head to head
About

BEAT TRAINING

This app helps you train your sense of rhythm through interactive challenges and a metronome. It offers two play modes and multiple input methods, including tapping pads or using your smartphone's vibration.

Highlights
  • Rhythm challenge mode
  • Metronome mode
  • Pad input method
  • Smartphone vibration input
  • Detailed challenge results
  • Customizable beat references
Features
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= Train the rhythm in challenge mode! This will thoroughly train your sense of rhythm by checking detailed challenge results! = Enter the timing with the buttons on the screen and the vibration of your smartphone! No more expensive electronic drums! ■ Two types of play mode = Metronome mode = The beat is played at the specified tempo like a metronome. Use this mode when using as a metronome. (You can practice beats by using the beat input methods described below) By selecting the reference beat type and sound as well as the metronome sound, you can also play basic beat references such as 8 beats and 16 beats. Note that this mode is convenient because the smartphone never sleeps during metronome play. = Challenge mode = When you start, the hit point marks (reference) displayed on the screen will scroll from the right side. When these references overlap the mark on the left side of the screen, input the beat in a timely manner. When the specified challenge time (sec.) elapses, a score representing the accuracy of the entered rhythm is displayed. The difficulty level will be greatly increased by turning off the metronome and reference display (and sound). (Score will also increase!) Let's do your best aiming for 100 points! You are already a "BEAT MASTER" when you get 100 points constantly. your brain can be the brain that can measure 3 minutes of instant noodles without a clock! ■ There are 2 types of beat input method = Pad mode = Tap the two pad buttons (L and R) at the bottom of the screen to enter the beat. (The functions is the same though two types of L and R pad buttons exist) Try BPM 240's 32-beat blaze with just one button either L or R, for gamers who are confident in blaze ! = External input mode = You can also enter the beat by the vibration of the smartphone. (You no longer need expensive electronic drums!) By appropriately adjusting the two sliders - the vibration input level (GAIN) and the boundary level (OFF) that the vibration is recognized as OFF, you can enter the rhythm by 1. Striking the smartphone directly 2. Shaking the smartphone like a Maracas 3. Pounding the pillow on where the smartphone is placed 4. Dancing with your smartphone in your pocket Thus, you can enter beats by applying vibration to your smartphone. (*) Please be careful not to damage your smartphone and break it!

About

TAP TAP Rhythm!

Features
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A new type of vision training enjoyed with the rhythm of famous Japanese songs! A simple game in which you follow the rhythmically glowing buttons. The hit sound can be changed, so it's fun! There are three levels of courses. Choose the course that suits your level and aim for a full combo! The music is a selection of famous Japanese children's songs, and the explanations of the songs include trivia elements so you can learn about Japanese culture! Completely free. The app is made in Japan, so it is safe and secure! - Tracks - Kaeru NoGassyou Twinkle Twinkle Little Star ChouCho Donguri Korokoro Buzz Buzz Buzz Mary Had A Little Lamb The Bear in the Forest Under The Spreading Chestnut Tree Funiculi Funicula! - Types of hit sounds - Smash Pico Kagura Bell Chinese gong Female Male Dog Cats The number of songs included may increase with updates! Please support us with your review!

Screenshots

BEAT TRAINING4 screens
TAP TAP Rhythm!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TAP TAP Rhythm! at none against BEAT TRAINING's 1. TAP TAP Rhythm! also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). BEAT TRAINING's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price and device support 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. BEAT TRAINING sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TAP TAP Rhythm! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BEAT TRAINING ships an update every 6 weeks, TAP TAP Rhythm! every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BEAT TRAINING versus TAP TAP Rhythm!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBEAT TRAININGTAP TAP Rhythm!
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoshihiko Idawatanabeya

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BEAT TRAINING

One-time1
  • Hide Advertisement$1.99
None

TAP TAP Rhythm!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BEAT TRAINING free?
BEAT TRAINING is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TAP TAP Rhythm! free?
TAP TAP Rhythm! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BEAT TRAINING or TAP TAP Rhythm! have ads?
TAP TAP Rhythm! shows ads; BEAT TRAINING does not.
Which is updated more often, BEAT TRAINING or TAP TAP Rhythm!?
BEAT TRAINING ships an update every 6 weeks, and TAP TAP Rhythm! every 8 days. Most recently, BEAT TRAINING was updated on October 20, 2026 and TAP TAP Rhythm! on October 7, 2026.

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