# Beat Time! vs HOUSE

The clearest difference is rating: HOUSE at 4.9 against Beat Time!'s 3.5. HOUSE also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 62%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Beat Time! costs $6.99 and HOUSE $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

HOUSE holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HOUSE has 1.1K 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 88% of HOUSE's.

Beat Time! ships an update every 3 weeks, HOUSE every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beat Time! | HOUSE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [3.5 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-time/id469390635/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/house-mark-i/id1481734663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | **87.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 44 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guy Shaviv](https://appshunter.io/developer/301042830) | [AudioKit Pro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307785645) |

## 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


### HOUSE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/house-mark-i/id1481734663)

This app recreates the sound of a famous vintage electric piano, meticulously sampled and edited by award-winning producers. It offers studio-quality sound on your mobile device for songwriting, performance, and production.

**Highlights:** Vintage electric piano emulation, Studio-quality sound, Easy-to-use controls, 4 Velocity Layers, MIDI keyboard and pedal support, iOS AUv3 Plug-in

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎹 Authentic Rhodes sound
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💰 Great value for the price
- 🎨 Versatile sound customization
- 🎓 Supports educational initiatives

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔈 Inconsistent volume/velocity response
- 🔍 Limited preset selection
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some DAWs
- 📢 Noticeable background noise

**Reported bugs**

- Midi data not recorded in some DAWs
- Housemark track missing from exported mixes

**Requested features**

- Expanded preset library
- Improved velocity sensitivity
- Ableton Link support
- Better integration with iOS DAWs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beat Time! free?

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

### Is HOUSE free?

HOUSE costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Beat Time! or HOUSE?

HOUSE is rated higher. Beat Time! averages 3.5 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while HOUSE averages 4.9 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Beat Time! or HOUSE have ads?

Neither Beat Time! nor HOUSE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beat Time! or HOUSE?

Beat Time! ships an update every 3 weeks, and HOUSE every 4 days. Most recently, Beat Time! was updated on October 26, 2026 and HOUSE on October 25, 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.*