# BeatsNotes vs Lastheard

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lastheard at none against BeatsNotes's 2. Lastheard also leads on ads (none vs shown). BeatsNotes's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BeatsNotes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Lastheard 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 Lastheard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | BeatsNotes | Lastheard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatsnotes/id1591964123/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lastheard/id6476578337/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Variadics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591964125) | [Nicolas Le Gorrec](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727232723) |

## 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 |


### Lastheard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lastheard/id6476578337)

Discover music from the Apple Music catalog through a unique social lens. Share songs you've heard or are listening to live, and follow others with similar tastes. Explore trending music globally and connect with a community of music lovers.

**Highlights:** Localized music discovery, Post and tag songs, Follow friends and taste-makers, Explore trending music worldwide, Connect with music lovers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BeatsNotes free?

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

### Is Lastheard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BeatsNotes or Lastheard?

Lastheard is rated higher. BeatsNotes averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Lastheard averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do BeatsNotes or Lastheard have ads?

BeatsNotes shows ads; Lastheard does not.

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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.*