# Beam Music vs Practice Pet!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Practice Pet! at 83% against Beam Music's 36%. Practice Pet! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). Beam Music's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Beam Music is free to download; Practice Pet! costs $0.99 up front. Practice Pet! sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Beam Music asks for nothing beyond the download.

Practice Pet! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beam Music has 296 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Beam Music's written reviews are positive against 83% of Practice Pet!'s.

Beam Music ships an update every 3 weeks, Practice Pet! every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beam Music | Practice Pet! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (296 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beam-music/id1572856909/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practice-pet/id6757760868/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **296** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 159 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ultimate Drill Book](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455826723) | [Alvin Simpson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868752543) |

## What reviewers say

### Beam Music

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beam-music/id1572856909)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📱 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Practice Pet!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practice-pet/id6757760868)

This app transforms music practice into a game by letting you care for a virtual pet that thrives on your playing time. It automatically detects practice sessions, tracks your streaks, and offers extensive customization for pets and rooms. Connect with friends, climb leaderboards, and level up your musical journey.

**Highlights:** Automatic practice detection, Virtual pet care and happiness, Daily streak tracking, Pet and room customization, Social features with friends, Leaderboards and achievements, Leveling system

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dragon's Hoard | $9.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Chest | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beam Music free?

Beam Music is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Practice Pet! free?

Practice Pet! costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Beam Music or Practice Pet!?

Practice Pet! is rated higher. Beam Music averages 4.4 out of 5 from 296 ratings, while Practice Pet! averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do Beam Music or Practice Pet! have ads?

Neither Beam Music nor Practice Pet! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beam Music or Practice Pet!?

Beam Music ships an update every 3 weeks, and Practice Pet! every 11 days. Most recently, Beam Music was updated on October 24, 2026 and Practice Pet! on October 24, 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.*