# BeatsNotes vs Concerto Pro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Concerto Pro at none against BeatsNotes's 2. Concerto Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). BeatsNotes's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (14 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BeatsNotes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Concerto Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for BeatsNotes against 5.0 for Concerto Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

BeatsNotes ships an update every 6 weeks, Concerto Pro every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BeatsNotes | Concerto Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatsnotes/id1591964123/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/concerto-pro/id1659287388/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Variadics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591964125) | [Coding Minds, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480612283) |

## What reviewers say

### BeatsNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatsnotes/id1591964123)

This music journal app helps musicians track practice, manage repertoire, and connect with a community. Features include a metronome, audio recording, and progress sharing with instructors and friends.

**Highlights:** Music practice journal, Repertoire management, Audio recording, Built-in metronome, Progress reports, Social sharing, Cloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $19.99 | per year |


### Concerto Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/concerto-pro/id1659287388)

This app provides a solution for musicians preparing for competitions by offering practice recordings of concertos. It aims to eliminate the difficulty of finding accompaniment for practice sessions.

**Highlights:** Concerto practice recordings, Aids competition preparation, Solves accompaniment issues, Designed for piano students

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BeatsNotes free?

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

### Is Concerto Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BeatsNotes or Concerto Pro?

Concerto Pro is rated higher. BeatsNotes averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Concerto Pro averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do BeatsNotes or Concerto Pro have ads?

BeatsNotes shows ads; Concerto Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, BeatsNotes or Concerto Pro?

BeatsNotes ships an update every 6 weeks, and Concerto Pro every 13 months. Most recently, BeatsNotes was updated on October 1, 2026 and Concerto Pro on September 30, 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.*