# Beat Time! vs iMPC Pro 2

The clearest difference is rating: iMPC Pro 2 at 4.4 against Beat Time!'s 3.5. iMPC Pro 2 also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 73) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Beat Time!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (62% vs 35%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Beat Time! costs $6.99 and iMPC Pro 2 $6.29 up front. iMPC Pro 2 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Beat Time! asks for nothing beyond the download.

iMPC Pro 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iMPC Pro 2 has 1.1K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Beat Time!'s written reviews are positive against 35% of iMPC Pro 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Beat Time! ships an update every 3 weeks, iMPC Pro 2 every 5 months. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beat Time! | iMPC Pro 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$6.29** |
| Rating | [3.5 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-time/id469390635/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impc-pro-2/id1294928298/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **62.3% of reviews** | 34.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 44 MB | 323 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guy Shaviv](https://appshunter.io/developer/301042830) | [Akai Professional](https://appshunter.io/developer/373969727) |

## 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


### iMPC Pro 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impc-pro-2/id1294928298)

This app is a comprehensive music creation tool that combines a powerful sampler and beatmaker with advanced features for vocal tracks and Audio Units integration. It allows for real-time audio manipulation, flexible song sequencing, and offers a vast library of sound kits and packs to enhance your productions.

**Highlights:** Audio track recording and real-time manipulation, Audio Units instrument integration, Advanced song sequencing and mixing, Extensive sound kits and free sound packs, Multi-touch audio clip editing, Tutorial series for music production

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Producer Subscription (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| iMPC Pro Professional Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Producer Subscription (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |
| Professional Subscription (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great workflow
- 👍 Powerful features
- 🔥 Awesome sound quality
- 💡 Spotify sampling
- 🎨 Attractive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to import own samples
- 🤔 Confusing UI elements
- 🔇 Lack of metronome in playback
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with controllers

**Reported bugs**

- Audio track recording issues
- Disappearing samples and projects
- Unstable performance on iPad Pro
- Exporting problems with static and glitches

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize pad sizes
- Per-track effects and EQ
- Improved MIDI support
- Seamless project transfer from previous versions
- Expanded file management options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beat Time! free?

Beat Time! costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iMPC Pro 2 free?

iMPC Pro 2 costs $6.29, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Beat Time! or iMPC Pro 2?

iMPC Pro 2 is rated higher. Beat Time! averages 3.5 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while iMPC Pro 2 averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Beat Time! or iMPC Pro 2 have ads?

Neither Beat Time! nor iMPC Pro 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beat Time! or iMPC Pro 2?

Beat Time! ships an update every 3 weeks, and iMPC Pro 2 every 5 months. Most recently, Beat Time! was updated on September 28, 2026 and iMPC Pro 2 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.*