# HiBeats vs COLLABRY

The clearest difference is rating: COLLABRY at 5.0 against HiBeats's 3.7. COLLABRY also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%). HiBeats's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HiBeats sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and COLLABRY sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

COLLABRY holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of HiBeats's written reviews are positive against 100% of COLLABRY's.

HiBeats ships an update every 10 days, COLLABRY every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HiBeats | COLLABRY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hibeats/id1563711761/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collabry/id6754305829/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Darkan Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563711763) | [Eli Bowling](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833058307) |

## What reviewers say

### HiBeats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hibeats/id1563711761)

Connect with artists, industry professionals, and creators worldwide. Discover emerging talent, find job opportunities, and collaborate on projects. Listen to music without ads and explore new content.

**Highlights:** Global artist and industry connections, Discover emerging talent, Find job opportunities, Collaborate on projects, Ad-free music listening, Upload your own content

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 800 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Coins | $1.00 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $4.29 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 800 Coin | $7.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $15.99 | one-time |
| 30000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 80000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 200000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


### COLLABRY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collabry/id6754305829)

A social platform for music creators, producers, and artists to connect, collaborate, and grow their brands. Find collaborators based on style and genre, showcase your work, and discover new talent in the independent music scene.

**Highlights:** Find music collaborators, Real-time chat for projects, Showcase audio/video portfolio, Discover new music talent, Grow artist brand, Connect with industry creatives

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| COLLABRYPRO | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HiBeats free?

HiBeats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is COLLABRY free?

COLLABRY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HiBeats or COLLABRY?

COLLABRY is rated higher. HiBeats averages 3.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while COLLABRY averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do HiBeats or COLLABRY have ads?

COLLABRY shows ads; HiBeats does not.

### Which is updated more often, HiBeats or COLLABRY?

HiBeats ships an update every 10 days, and COLLABRY every 2 weeks. Most recently, HiBeats was updated on October 9, 2026 and COLLABRY on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*