# Mackie Thump Connect 2 vs Backbeat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Backbeat at 100% against Mackie Thump Connect 2's 11%. Backbeat also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.8). Mackie Thump Connect 2's advantage is ratings volume (65 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Backbeat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mackie Thump Connect 2 has 65 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Mackie Thump Connect 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Backbeat's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mackie Thump Connect 2 | Backbeat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mackie-thump-connect-2/id1585895425/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backbeat-drum-practice/id6792944827/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **65** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 11.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 34 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Loud Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/511500930) | [PETER ANTHONY AFIF](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792944829) |

## What reviewers say

### Mackie Thump Connect 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mackie-thump-connect-2/id1585895425)

Control Mackie Thump GO and ThumpXT loudspeakers wirelessly. Adjust levels, modes, and link speakers for enhanced audio experiences. Explore all features in demo mode.

**Highlights:** Wireless control of levels and modes, Music Ducking and Feedback Eliminator, Speaker linking for stereo or dual zone, High-resolution metering, Demo mode for exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Backbeat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backbeat-drum-practice/id6792944827)

This app helps drummers improve their skills by focusing on rudiments and grooves. It transcribes your playing into musical notation, provides a customizable metronome, and tracks your progress with detailed statistics. Practice routines can be automated to keep you focused and motivated.

**Highlights:** Real-time notation transcription, Rudiment library with target tempos, Customizable metronome with subdivisions, Automated practice routines, Groove generation from text descriptions, Progress tracking and speed curves, Exportable song charts as PDF

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mackie Thump Connect 2 free?

Mackie Thump Connect 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Backbeat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mackie Thump Connect 2 or Backbeat?

Backbeat is rated higher. Mackie Thump Connect 2 averages 1.8 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Backbeat averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mackie Thump Connect 2 or Backbeat have ads?

Neither Mackie Thump Connect 2 nor Backbeat shows ads.

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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.*