BeatSync vs OnBeat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BeatSync
Easily create trendy music videos from your photos or a single video clip. Select a template, add your media and music, and let the app automatically sync effects to the beat. Export your creation or send it as a project file to KineMaster for advanced editing.
- Create trendy music videos
- Automatic beat-synced effects
- Use photos or one video clip
- Select custom music
- Send projects to KineMaster
- No watermark
- Save and share videos
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Finally, you can send your video as a project file to KineMaster, the World's Most Powerful video editor, for more editing. No Watermark The Easiest way to make your own Hot Trendy Videos All you have to do is just pick a bunch of photos or a video on your phone and select a BeatSync template. Voila! Your amazing video is ready to be shared with your friends and to the world. Moreover, you can use your own video files! (Select 1 video file only) BeatSync Effects on the Music that You selected Select any music that you like, BeatSync will automatically provide you with the hot video effects on the perfect timing. Want to use your favorite music in your video and the effects are still in sync with the music? No problem! Our Beat Detection Algorithm will detect the perfect beat positions of your selected music, so the video effects could precisely match the beats. * 18 languages supported (Arabic, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, and Vietnamese) * Project sharing to KineMaster will be available only for KineMaster v.5.1.0 or later. * The previews might be unstable on low-tier devices, but the exported videos will look fine. The Fastest and Easiest way to set up a KineMaster project Project share from BeatSync app to KineMaster app means that you are able to create a sophisticated video editing project in less than a minute. All the selected photos in BeatSync will be there in the primary timeline of the KineMaster as well as the transitions and the clip effects will be displayed in the KineMaster editing screen as a project, which means that everything is ready to be edited in the KineMaster automatically. You can change any transitions or clip graphics that have been created in BeatSync and enjoy the full editing strength of KineMaster. This means that you can add multiple video layers and use reverse mode, blending modes, voiceovers, chroma key, speed control, transitions, subtitles, special effects, and so much more into your video in KineMaster! Key Features . Select your photos or a video to make your own Hot Trendy Music Videos. . No need to edit anything, just select photos or a video and a template . You can add 1 video only or up to 30 photos. . You can make an order of the selected photos. . You can cancel the selected photos at once. . Various video effects and transitions (All included in KineMaster) . Hot and trendy music tracks (All included in KineMaster) . You can select any music that you like on your phone and the video effects will precisely match the beats automatically. . Send your video as a project file to the KineMaster video editing app . Seek bar is ready for a comfortable preview . Save your video in your local storage . Share your video to your favorite SNS such as TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram Download BeatSync now, and become a world coolest video maker! Are you a KineMaster user? Do not miss this chance to utilize the way to set up a sophisticated KineMaster project, easy and quick. For more details, questions and feature requests, please contact us. email : support.bs@beatsyncapp.com
OnBeat
Effortlessly create stunning Reels and videos that sync to music. This app offers AI-powered beat synchronization, customizable templates, and a vast music library to make your content shine on social media.
- AI Auto Beat Sync
- Video & Photo Collage
- Extensive Music Library
- Reels Templates & Layouts
- Fonts & Text Editor
- Video Filters
- High-Quality Export
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Skip hours of video editing with OnBeat! The easiest way to create stunning Reels and sync your videos to the beat. Whether it's a travel vlog, weekend recap, or a year in review vid – we've got you covered. Create videos you'll love with our powerful video editor. Perfect for Reels, shorts, stories, and more on Instagram and beyond! Auto Beat Sync & Customization Experience AI-powered video editing magic. OnBeat automatically syncs your videos to the music beat in seconds. Want more control? Easily add custom beats to match your unique style. Create captivating Reels and edit videos effortlessly with our intuitive Reels maker. Photos & Videos Collage OnBeat works seamlessly with both photos and videos. Our video collage feature makes it easy to combine various media types, allowing you to create dynamic and engaging content for your Instagram stories and posts. Perfect for travel recaps and weekend highlights! Extensive Music Library Choose from our vast collection of 50+ copyright-free tracks or import your own music. OnBeat gives you the freedom to use any song that fits your creative vision, ensuring your Reels always have the perfect beat. Best Reels Templates & Layouts for Instagram Stand out with our diverse range of templates for Reels. From eye-catching video recaps to end-of-year highlights, OnBeat offers the best Reels templates for every occasion. Elevate your Instagram presence with professionally crafted templates that make your content shine. Fonts & Text Editor Express yourself with our extensive font collection. OnBeat provides a wide array of typography options to match any mood or style, ensuring your text overlays are as impactful as your visuals. Want to edit the text on your video? No problem, with our customizable video editor! Filters for Video Editing Enhance your Reels with our unique filters. Add that perfect finishing touch to make your videos pop and grab attention. From subtle adjustments to dramatic transformations, our filters help your content stand out. Adjust the intensity of each filter to suit your style! High-Quality Video Export Share your creations in stunning clarity. OnBeat allows you to export your Reels and video edits in high quality, ensuring your hard work looks phenomenal when posted on your Instagram account or any other platform. Upgrade to OnBeat Pro for even more video editing features: - Extract audio from any video - Add music from your personal Files & iTunes library - Access exclusive music tracks, fonts, templates & filters for Reels - Remove the OnBeat watermark Start your free 7-day trial of OnBeat Pro today and revolutionize your video editing and Reels making experience! Download OnBeat now and start creating mesmerizing Reels that sync perfectly to the beat! Our video editor is perfect for vlogs, travel content, weekend recaps, and so much more. Got feature requests or feedback on our Reels maker or video editing tools? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out at onbeat@cardinalblue.com or connect with us on Instagram @onbeat.app Terms of Service: http://cardinalblue.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://cardinalblue.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: OnBeat at 4.7 against BeatSync's 3.3. OnBeat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). BeatSync's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (38% vs 29%). On price and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. OnBeat sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. BeatSync asks for nothing beyond the download.
OnBeat holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OnBeat has 2.4K ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of BeatSync's written reviews are positive against 29% of OnBeat's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
BeatSync ships an update every 2 months, OnBeat fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BeatSync | OnBeat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (66 ratings) | 4.7 (2.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews — better | 29.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 66 | 2.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 188 MB | 258 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KineMaster Corporation | Cardinal Blue |
Customer experience
BeatSync
OnBeat
User reviews
BeatSync
From 66 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to work with
- 👍 Good transitions and effects
- 👍 Good beat syncing
- 👍 Works for photos
- 👍 Good for TikTok and short dance videos
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashing often
- 🐛 App no working
- 🐛 Does not work for videos
- 🐛 App crashed when selecting videos
- 🐛 App crashes itself
OnBeat
From 2.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient video creation
- 💡 Customizable templates
- 🎨 Good variety of features
- 👍 User-friendly interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔒 Overly invasive permissions
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Limited template selection
- 🎵 Restricted music options
Bugs and requests
BeatSync
Reported bugs
17 issues- App crashing often on iPhone 17
- App crashing when selecting videos
- App shuts down when adding video
- App crashes itself (April 2023)
- App crashed on iOS 16
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- App stuck on loading screen
- App creates thousands of albums on iPad
- App cannot proceed with hidden photos
- Video loading errors on iOS 15
- App force closes on new iPhone 13
- App contains a virus, creates thousands of folders
- Cannot transfer effects to KineMaster on iOS
- No sound anymore
- Cannot download translations on iPhone
- BeatSync problems, cannot add to KineMaster
- Cannot transfer clip graphics and transitions to KineMaster on iOS
- App does not use all photos in video
Requested features
15 requests- Add option to choose multiple videos and photos
- Add ability to add own music/songs
- Add ability to select certain part of song
- Allow using a short video for effects
- More effects
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- Switch positions of photos
- Change coloring of picture
- Add option to choose sounds from device storage
- Add feature to mute music
- Longer videos
- More templates
- Add YouTube music support
- Add KineMaster integration for iOS
- Add extra clip graphics
- Add ability to use videos instead of only photos
OnBeat
Reported bugs
5 issues- Crashes when trying to save or export videos
- Issues with media loading and syncing
- Unexpected behavior when using certain features
- Compatibility problems on older devices
- Glitches with full-screen and orientation changes
Requested features
5 requests- More free templates and music options
- Improved saving and exporting functionality
- Ability to use own music and media
- Better organization and project management
- Expanded editing tools and customization
In-app purchases
BeatSync
No in-app purchases
OnBeat
- OnBeat PRO (Weekly)$1.997 Days
- OnBeat PRO$4.991 Month
- OnBeat PRO2 variants$7.991 Month
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- OnBeat PRO7 Days trial$35.991 Year
- OnBeat PRO7 Days trial2 variants$59.991 Year
- OnBeat PRO$159.99









