# Beat Time! vs Minimoog Model D Synthesizer

The clearest difference is price: Beat Time! at $6.99 against Minimoog Model D Synthesizer's $29.99. Beat Time! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11). Minimoog Model D Synthesizer's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (3K vs 73). On update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Beat Time! costs $6.99 and Minimoog Model D Synthesizer $29.99 up front. Minimoog Model D Synthesizer sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Beat Time! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Minimoog Model D Synthesizer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minimoog Model D Synthesizer has 3K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Beat Time!'s written reviews are positive against 81% of Minimoog Model D Synthesizer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beat Time! | Minimoog Model D Synthesizer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$6.99** | $29.99 |
| Rating | [3.5 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-time/id469390635/reviews) | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimoog-model-d-synthesizer/id1339418001/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | **80.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#120** |
| Size | 45 MB | 538 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guy Shaviv](https://appshunter.io/developer/301042830) | [Moog Music Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/396776421) |

## 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


### Minimoog Model D Synthesizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimoog-model-d-synthesizer/id1339418001)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app is a digital recreation of a legendary analog synthesizer, offering classic sound design with modern features like polyphony, an arpeggiator, and a looping recorder. Explore vast sonic possibilities with included presets or craft your own unique sounds.

**Highlights:** Over 160 included presets, Up to 4-note polyphony, Arpeggiator module, Real-time looping recorder, Stereo ping-pong delay, Bender time modulation effect, AUv3 Audio Unit extensions support

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Minimoog Classics | Free | one-time |
| Model D Anthology | $0.99 | one-time |
| Astral Explorations | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cabinet Of Curiosities | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sonic Mayhem 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hyperdimensional Pads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Electrified Ensemble | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mercurial Strategies 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sound Workshop | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sea Moss | $4.99 | one-time |
| Velluto Giallo | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Authentic Moog sound
- 💻 Works well as a plugin
- 🔊 Impressive sound quality
- 🎹 Great for music production
- 🎨 Versatile sound design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔍 Small UI elements on smaller screens
- 🔇 Occasional audio glitches and crashes
- 🤔 Preset management could be improved
- 🕹️ Difficult to use with certain MIDI controllers

**Reported bugs**

- UI elements not displaying properly on iPad Pro
- Preset selection not working consistently
- Synth not responding to input in certain DAWs

**Requested features**

- Global tempo setting
- Ability to create and organize custom presets
- Expanded MIDI mapping options
- Improved integration with DAWs
- Resizable UI for better usability on various devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beat Time! free?

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

### Is Minimoog Model D Synthesizer free?

Minimoog Model D Synthesizer costs $29.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Beat Time! or Minimoog Model D Synthesizer?

Minimoog Model D Synthesizer is rated higher. Beat Time! averages 3.5 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Minimoog Model D Synthesizer averages 4.8 from 3K ratings.

### Do Beat Time! or Minimoog Model D Synthesizer have ads?

Neither Beat Time! nor Minimoog Model D Synthesizer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beat Time! or Minimoog Model D Synthesizer?

Beat Time! ships an update monthly, and Minimoog Model D Synthesizer monthly. Most recently, Beat Time! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Minimoog Model D Synthesizer on October 29, 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.*