# Beat Time! vs BeatMaker 3

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Beat Time! | BeatMaker 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$6.99** | $24.99 |
| Rating | [3.5 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-time/id469390635/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatmaker-3/id1060317024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **4.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 44 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guy Shaviv](https://appshunter.io/developer/301042830) | [INTUA](https://appshunter.io/developer/285413818) |

## What reviewers say

### Beat Time!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-time/id469390635)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Reverse audio capability
- AU3 plugin option
- Dark mode interface
- Better file organization and alphabetical sorting
- Step forward/backward navigation buttons


### BeatMaker 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatmaker-3/id1060317024)

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack #1: July 2017 | Free | one-time |
| Starter Pack #2: August 2017 | Free | one-time |
| ThudRumble Gigantic Balls Bass | Free | one-time |
| Modularism | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aquatronika | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beatlab | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ashes II | $0.99 | one-time |
| Arpism | $0.99 | one-time |
| INTUA 808 Science | $1.99 | one-time |
| MSXII The Constituent | $1.99 | one-time |
| MSXII The Fly Life | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Ability to rearrange pads
- Improved MIDI sync and control
- More sound packs and updates
- Custom color themes
- Streamlined project management


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*