Comparison

Beam Music vs CorpsClash

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

Head to head
About

Beam Music

Easily import, organize, and annotate music files for ensembles. Share access and collaborate with section leaders. Live Mode synchronizes music across all devices instantly without internet.

Highlights
  • Import PDFs from cloud storage and local files
  • Edit and crop music pages
  • Annotate with pencil, highlighter, and text tools
  • Collaborative notes for section leaders
  • Real-time music synchronization via Live Mode
  • Organize music into collections and set lists
  • Backup music library
Features
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IMPORT AND ASSIGN FILES WITH EASE - Import PDFs from Dropbox, Google Drive, and Local Storage - Assign full files or single pages - Crop, cut, and edit parts - Give edit access to student leaders ANNOTATE YOUR MUSIC - Pencil tool: Draw on the music - Highlighter: Mark key areas - Text tool: Add important notes - Shared notes: Section leaders can add notes for the entire section STAY IN SYNC WITH LIVE MODE Activate Live Mode to automatically connect everyone in the ensemble to your device. When you select a piece of music, everyone’s individual parts for that song are instantly displayed on their personal device. All without the need for internet. ORGANIZE YOUR LIBRARY - Create a collection of songs - Add songs to a set list in a specific order - Add the duration of the song - Back up your library with Beam Backup

About

CorpsClash

This app provides drum corps enthusiasts with comprehensive information on competitions, scores, and corps. Stay updated with real-time score releases and access details about past and future events. It's designed for members, fans, and alumni alike.

Highlights
  • Browse competitions
  • View scores
  • Explore corps
  • Real-time score updates
  • Past and future event information
Features
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CorpsClash makes it easy to follow competitive marching arts throughout the season, with support for Drum Corps International (DCI), Bands of America (BOA), and Winter Guard International (WGI). Browse events, schedules, scores, rankings, recaps, and historical results all in one place. Follow your favorite corps, bands, and ensembles, track how scores change throughout the season, and get real-time updates as new results are released. CorpsClash includes: • DCI, BOA, and WGI events and scores • Live score updates during events • Detailed score recaps and caption results • Season rankings and score trends • Favoriting ensembles for quicker access throughout the app • Event insights and season statistics • Home screen widgets, notifications, and calendar integration Whether you're following a full summer of drum corps, keeping up with BOA competitions in the fall, or tracking WGI through the winter and spring, CorpsClash puts the season in one place. CorpsClash is an independent app. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by DCI, BOA, or WGI. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS CorpsClash offers a Season Pass subscription with additional features for $2.99/year. Prices shown are for US customers and may vary in other countries. Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase. Your CorpsClash Season Pass automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription from your Apple account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/90820253

Screenshots

Beam Music4 screens
CorpsClash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CorpsClash at 86% against Beam Music's 36%. CorpsClash also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Beam Music's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. CorpsClash sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. Beam Music asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CorpsClash holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 283 and 604 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Beam Music's written reviews are positive against 86% of CorpsClash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beam Music ships an update every 3 weeks, CorpsClash every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Beam Music versus CorpsClash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeam MusicCorpsClash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (283 ratings)4.9 (604 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.0% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings283604 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUltimate Drill BookJefferson Ye

Customer experience

Beam Music

All ratings283 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative13.4%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive36.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative54.0%

CorpsClash

All ratings604 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative10.7%

User reviews

Beam Music

From 283 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📱 Centralized music library in one app
  • 🎵 Convenient for marching band use
  • ✍️ Annotation and note-taking features
  • 📋 Setlist functionality for quick song switching
  • 🔄 Live mode for synchronized performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
  • ⏱️ Severe lag and unresponsiveness
  • 🔋 Excessive battery drain (40-90% per hour)
  • 🌡️ Phone overheating during use
  • 📝 Annotations randomly disappear or delete

CorpsClash

From 604 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast score updates and notifications
  • 👍 Easy to navigate and user-friendly interface
  • 📊 Comprehensive score breakdowns and rankings
  • ⚡ Quick access to DCI information
  • 🎯 Accurate and detailed score data

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate dates and scheduling conflicts
  • 🐛 Performance issues with full recaps
  • 🖥️ Limited zoom functionality on Mac
  • 💰 Paywall for dark mode feature
  • 🐛 Data loading failures and crashes

Bugs and requests

Beam Music

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes constantly, especially when needed
  • Lag makes page turning and note-taking difficult
  • Annotations disappear after using live mode
  • Zoom level resets when orientation changes
  • Portrait mode activates unexpectedly
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  • Notes from other songs appear randomly
  • Search feature fails to work reliably
  • Music fails to load when switching between pieces
  • Auto-download feature doesn't work
  • App becomes unresponsive with frozen screen
  • Battery drains excessively fast
  • Phone overheats during rehearsal
  • Annotations won't save, erase, or stick properly
  • Screenshot returns white page instead of music

Requested features

12 requests
  • Horizontal page lock (like FlipFolder)
  • Ability to save zoom level with vertical scrolling
  • Live session annotation capability
  • Auto-select correct part for user
  • Mass select parts instead of individual selection
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  • Highlighter tool for dynamics
  • White pen/eraser for marking corrections
  • Screenshot capability for backup
  • Access to music files in Files app
  • Rotation lock that maintains landscape orientation
  • Better customization options
  • Improved search functionality

CorpsClash

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inaccurate or conflicting event dates
  • Corps listed to perform but not on schedule
  • App unable to load event data
  • Unresponsive full recap tables
  • App stopped working after 2024 premier

Requested features

8 requests
  • WGI (Winter Guard International) scores support
  • BOA (Bands of America) scores support
  • Historical scores before 2013
  • More detailed score breakdowns (visuals, GE, etc.)
  • Score graphs and trend analysis
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  • Event lineups in user's timezone
  • Freeze header rows in recap tables
  • Mac zoom in/out functionality

In-app purchases

None

Beam Music

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CorpsClash

Subscriptions1
  • Season Pass$2.991 Year

Questions

Is Beam Music free?
Beam Music is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CorpsClash free?
CorpsClash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Beam Music or CorpsClash?
CorpsClash is rated higher. Beam Music averages 4.4 out of 5 from 283 ratings, while CorpsClash averages 4.9 from 604 ratings.
Do Beam Music or CorpsClash have ads?
Neither Beam Music nor CorpsClash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beam Music or CorpsClash?
Beam Music ships an update every 3 weeks, and CorpsClash every 5 days. Most recently, Beam Music was updated on September 9, 2026 and CorpsClash on September 20, 2026.

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