BeatSync vs Reels Maker for Instagram BEAT
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
Reels Maker for Instagram BEAT
Create captivating Instagram reels with a vast collection of stylish templates and trending music. Effortlessly sync your photos to the beat and share your creations directly. Elevate your content with professional-looking videos.
- Extensive template library
- Trending music selection
- Automatic music synchronization
- Easy photo integration
- Direct sharing to Instagram
- Customizable editing options
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Create eye-catching Instagram reels with reel maker BEAT! Choose from unique templates with trendy music to make a masterpiece just in a few taps. BEAT is an intuitive yet powerful reel maker that creates exclusive short videos. Choose from the collection of gorgeous templates, add your photos and enjoy the automatic sync with top music trending on social media. Zero efforts to boost likes and followers! Features: TEMPLATES: choose among dozens of stylish and easy-to-use templates. The stunning collection of templates is updated regularly so that you could always find something new that will definitely suit your mood and impress your followers. MUSIC: pick the newest tracks to make your every reel unforgettable. AUTO SYNC your photos with any music just in one tap. The photos change every time according to music beat and make your video look dynamic and captivating. SHARE your reels on Instagram right from the app! Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the time of purchase confirmation. Subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://onelightapps.io/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://onelightapps.io/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Reels Maker for Instagram BEAT at 4.8 against BeatSync's 3.3. Reels Maker for Instagram BEAT also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (16K vs 66). BeatSync's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and review sentiment (38% vs 25%). On price, update cadence 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. Reels Maker for Instagram BEAT sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. BeatSync asks for nothing beyond the download.
Reels Maker for Instagram BEAT holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reels Maker for Instagram BEAT has 16K 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 25% of Reels Maker for Instagram BEAT'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, Reels Maker for Instagram BEAT every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BeatSync | Reels Maker for Instagram BEAT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (66 ratings) | 4.8 (16K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 66 | 16K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #82 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 188 MB | 181 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KineMaster Corporation | Onelight Apps CY Ltd |
Customer experience
BeatSync
Reels Maker for Instagram BEAT
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
Reels Maker for Instagram BEAT
From 16K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🎨 Variety of templates
- 👍 Good for creating reels
- 💥 Awesome app
- 🎉 Completely up'd Instagram game
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔇 Limited music selection
- 🔒 Can't use own music
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 💰 Overpriced subscription
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
Reels Maker for Instagram BEAT
Reported bugs
4 issues- Videos go dark after uploading to Instagram
- Clips randomly go black during editing
- Editing sliders and controls are glitchy
- App freezes and crashes when trying to share reels
Requested features
5 requests- Allow users to save/download videos
- Expand music library with more genres and trending songs
- Add more customization options for templates
- Implement a free trial period before subscription
- Improve syncing and stability to reduce crashes
In-app purchases
BeatSync
No in-app purchases
Reels Maker for Instagram BEAT
- BEAT PRO - 1 Week2 variants$9.997 Days
- BEAT PRO - 1 Month2 variants$19.991 Month
- BEAT PRO - 12 Months$99.991 Year
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- BEAT PRO - 1 Year - Trial7 Days trial2 variants$99.991 Year
- BEAT PRO - 12 Month - Sale1 Year trial$99.991 Year
- BEAT PRO - 1 Year1 Year trial$99.991 Year
- BEAT PRO - 1 Year$99.991 Year
- Reels Maker Pro - Lifetime$99.99
Questions
Is BeatSync free?
Is Reels Maker for Instagram BEAT free?
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