# iReal Pro vs TimerBeats

The clearest difference is price: TimerBeats at Free against iReal Pro's $21.99. iReal Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#6 vs unranked). On update cadence, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

TimerBeats is free to download; iReal Pro costs $21.99 up front. iReal Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and TimerBeats sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iReal Pro | TimerBeats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $21.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ireal-pro/id298206806/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 176 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Technimo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/298206809) | [Demagic AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/544199236) |

## What reviewers say

### iReal Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ireal-pro/id298206806)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Music, #32 Top Paid, #137 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

This app provides a virtual band accompaniment for musicians to practice with, offering realistic sounding instruments and a variety of styles. It also functions as a digital chord chart book, allowing users to create, edit, and share their own song charts.

**Highlights:** Virtual band accompaniment, Create, edit, and share chord charts, Thousands of downloadable songs, Chord diagrams and scale recommendations, Practice exercises and transposition, Export charts and audio, Cloud synchronization

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blues style backing tracks | $6.99 | one-time |
| Salsa style backing tracks | $6.99 | one-time |
| Brazilian backing tracks | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for practicing and reading charts
- 👍 Versatile with ability to change keys, tempos, and styles
- 👍 Excellent community and support
- 🚀 Efficient for gigs and rehearsals
- 👍 Indispensable tool for jazz musicians

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with chord voicings and playback
- 🔧 Limited editing capabilities
- 🔧 Clunky interface for some users
- 💰 Expensive for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional skipping or timing issues with playback
- Trouble with registration and login process
- Compatibility issues with newer devices or operating systems

**Requested features**

- Add ability to write rhythm notation
- Integrate with Real Books
- Improve sound quality and add more instrument options
- Add melodies and lyrics support
- Improve chord editing and customization


### TimerBeats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timerbeats/id6748087632)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quarterly use of TimerBeats | $0.99 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iReal Pro free?

iReal Pro costs $21.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is TimerBeats free?

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

### Do iReal Pro or TimerBeats have ads?

TimerBeats shows ads; iReal Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, iReal Pro or TimerBeats?

iReal Pro ships an update fortnightly, and TimerBeats fortnightly. Most recently, iReal Pro was updated on October 14, 2026 and TimerBeats on October 10, 2026.

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