Comparison

Beat Time! vs BeatMaker 3

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Beat Time!

This app allows musicians to practice and transcribe audio and video by changing tempo and pitch without affecting quality. It offers advanced features like note and chord detection, seamless looping, and annotation tools. Play content from various sources, including your device library and YouTube.

Highlights
  • Time stretch audio/video (1/4x to 2x)
  • Pitch shift audio/video (up to 1 octave)
  • Natural pitch shifting for voices
  • Note and chord detection
  • Seamless looping with optional pause
  • Annotate tracks with markers
  • Play YouTube videos
Features
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Beat Time plays audio & video and can change the tempo (time stretch) and/or pitch and does note & chord detection. It is aimed as a practice / study tool for musicians and as a helper tool for transcribing audio & video. Play audio & video from your iPod library, dropbox, iTunes file sharing or open from other apps. Reviews: "Beat Time! is a gem of an app that's just waiting for musicians around the world to discover it. It's almost to good to be true! You've got to check it out!!" Jordan Rudess Dream Theater/Wizdom Music. "I've used plenty of slow downer type apps, and this is among the best! It does what it says and does it well" Evp73 "It's amazing how you can hear virtually NO artefacts in the audio! Amazing!" jenius92000 Main app features: • Time stretch video and audio from 1/4x to 2x without affecting pitch. • Pitch shift audio and video up to an octave up or down. • Natural pitch shifting, pitch shift a male voice keeping it sounding male, pitch shift a female voice keep it sounding female. • High quality, state of the art, time stretching / pitch shifting using DIRAC technology. • Pitch analysis for note & chord detection. • Annotate the track with multiple markers. • Seamless looping of segments in the track. • Optionally pause between loops. • Easy file transfer: Open audio/video files from any app that supports iOS "Open In..." menu. • Play YouTube videos. • Open tracks from your iPod audio, video library or video camera roll • Export time stretched / pitch shifted audio or movies. • Universal application (iPhone/iPod/iPad). • Supports video and audio formats that are playable using iOS music/video player, including: mp4, m4v, m4a, mp3, WAV, mov, (AVI provided it's mpeg 4 encoded) See Jordan Rudess playing with Beat Time! at http://bit.ly/GO67NQ

About

BeatMaker 3

This music production studio offers an intuitive audio and MIDI workstation, combining desktop software power with hardware efficiency. Create, perform, and record your musical ideas with advanced sampling, sequencing, and mixing tools. Integrate external apps and export your finished tracks.

Highlights
  • Streamlined performance and recording workflow
  • Advanced sampling engine with live stretching
  • Classic timeline and flexible scene-based sequencing
  • Full-fledged mixer with multi-channel routing
  • AUv3 and IAA app integration
  • Inspirational sound library and export options
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▸ REDEFINING MUSIC PRODUCTION BeatMaker brings unmatched efficiency and depth in an intuitive audio and MIDI workstation. Look no further, the power of traditional desktop software and real hardware is now united into one single production studio. ▸ PLAY • PERFORM • RECORD Its streamlined workflow lets you perform and shape your ideas quickly and effectively, turning your instruments into full productions. Inspirational performance tools such as repeat, roll, swing, key scales & chords and macro controls will boost your creativity tenfold. Take control of it all with your MIDI gear and the new smart binding system. ▸ CRAFT YOUR OWN INSTRUMENTS 128 banks of 128 pads, where each one of them is a full-fledged instrument with multiple dimensions. Record and chop live, assemble, mangle and resample: our state of the art sampling engine will sculpt your ideas, giving life to your instruments with a full modulation and layering system. With ZPlane’s Elastique live stretch and pitch shift, adjust your loops and instruments to match the tempo or go experimental. You can even integrate your favorite synth & effect apps with full AUv3 and IAA support. ▸ PRECISE SEQUENCING The classic timeline based pattern & song editor gives all the modern sequencing features you‘d want to arrange complete tracks. Adding to this foundation, the new flexible Scene Mode opens up opportunities for remixing and live performances, looping and arranging clips in new ways. All the patterns, automations and sequencing tools are available right where you would expect. Add audio tracks to the mix, stretch them, turn your arrangements into a complete masterpiece. You can even play in sync with other software using Ableton Link. ▸ INSPIRATIONAL LIBRARY The ever growing sound store will bring premium and exclusive content to your own library. The genius of our sound designers will enhance your productions instantly, whether you’re looking for a classic 808 bass or exploring new musical genres. ▸ FULL FLEDGED MIXER Multi-channel recording & input/output routing is now a reality with the support of USB audio interfaces. Fine-tune your mix with the modern mixing board: every track, every pad has its own channel with unlimited effects and up to 8 sends. Add new depths to your sound with our palette of effects (internal or external AUv3/IAA). ▸ EXPORT AND SHARE Export your compositions and separated elements into single stems to share, re-use, re-work, re-master within a traditional studio setup Read the full specs on http://intua.net ! ▸ COMPATIBILITY - Works with 32-bits and 64-bits iPads. - Native iPad Pro support - iOS 9.3+ required - Best experience on newer models - iPhone version coming soon ▸ Documentation - Full documentation and tutorials available at http://support.intua.net

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Beat Time! at $6.99 against BeatMaker 3's $24.99. Beat Time! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11). BeatMaker 3's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (4.5K vs 73). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Beat Time! costs $6.99 and BeatMaker 3 $24.99 up front. BeatMaker 3 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Beat Time! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BeatMaker 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BeatMaker 3 has 4.5K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 62% and 62% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beat Time! ships an update every 3 weeks, BeatMaker 3 monthly. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Beat Time! versus BeatMaker 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeat Time!BeatMaker 3
Price$6.99 — better$24.99
Rating3.5 (73 ratings)4.7 (4.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.3% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings734.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS18.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB216 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGuy ShavivINTUA

Customer experience

Beat Time!

All ratings73 ratings
Positive58.9%
Neutral8.2%
Negative32.9%
Written reviews146 reviews
Positive62.3%
Neutral6.8%
Negative30.8%

BeatMaker 3

All ratings4,459 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews469 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral10.7%
Negative26.9%

User reviews

Beat Time!

From 73 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎵 Excellent audio quality when slowing down videos
  • ⚡ Fast and responsive performance
  • 🎸 Perfect tool for musicians learning songs
  • 🔄 Reliable pitch shifting without distortion
  • 📱 Works seamlessly with YouTube integration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes on export
  • 🐛 App crashes when loading YouTube videos
  • 😕 Confusing and unintuitive user interface
  • 🔄 YouTube integration breaks after updates
  • ⚠️ No documentation or user instructions

BeatMaker 3

From 4.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful sampler
  • 🚀 Versatile DAW capabilities
  • 👍 Great for live performance
  • 👍 Excellent value for money
  • 👍 Seamless AUv3 integration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Stability issues with plugins
  • 🐛 Buggy MIDI functionality
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 👎 Confusing file management

Bugs and requests

Beat Time!

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • YouTube video import fails with 'error reading file'
  • App crashes when exporting audio files
  • Black screen appears when loading YouTube audio
  • Download button stops working without app restart
  • Infinite buffering with 'Preparing for Playback' message
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  • File open button stalls and doesn't respond
  • Audio doesn't reload on app reopening
  • Incompatibility with iOS updates (iOS 8, 10, 14)
  • Video format compatibility issues (.mov files)
  • Keyboard doesn't function properly

Requested features

10 requests
  • Reverse audio capability
  • AU3 plugin option
  • Dark mode interface
  • Better file organization and alphabetical sorting
  • Step forward/backward navigation buttons
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  • Save loop markers with files
  • Dropbox export integration
  • Improved bookmark management system
  • Percentage-based pitch control mode
  • Better keyboard functionality

BeatMaker 3

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when switching sound banks
  • MIDI keyboard disconnects on stop
  • Samples losing sync after export
  • Glitches with AUv3 plugin loading
  • Inconsistent behavior with touch controls

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to rearrange pads
  • Improved MIDI sync and control
  • More sound packs and updates
  • Custom color themes
  • Streamlined project management
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  • Expanded piano roll functionality

In-app purchases

None

Beat Time!

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

BeatMaker 3

One-time11
  • Starter Pack #1: July 2017Free
  • Starter Pack #2: August 2017Free
  • ThudRumble Gigantic Balls BassFree
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  • Modularism$0.99
  • Aquatronika$0.99
  • Beatlab$0.99
  • Ashes II$0.99
  • Arpism$0.99
  • INTUA 808 Science$1.99
  • MSXII The Constituent$1.99
  • MSXII The Fly Life$1.99

Questions

Is Beat Time! free?
Beat Time! costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeatMaker 3 free?
BeatMaker 3 costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Beat Time! or BeatMaker 3?
BeatMaker 3 is rated higher. Beat Time! averages 3.5 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while BeatMaker 3 averages 4.7 from 4.5K ratings.
Do Beat Time! or BeatMaker 3 have ads?
Neither Beat Time! nor BeatMaker 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beat Time! or BeatMaker 3?
Beat Time! ships an update every 3 weeks, and BeatMaker 3 monthly. Most recently, Beat Time! was updated on September 28, 2026 and BeatMaker 3 on September 28, 2026.

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