Comparison

Quaver vs Beat Station

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

Head to head
About

Quaver

This tool assists recording engineers and composers by calculating essential musical parameters. It helps synchronize audio by determining delay times and oscillator frequencies based on tempo. Additionally, it identifies note frequencies and constructs scales with their key signatures.

Highlights
  • Tempo-based delay time calculation
  • Oscillator frequency matching
  • Note to fundamental frequency conversion
  • Scale note identification
  • Key signature visualization
Features
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Quaver is a musical calculator and look-up tool for recording engineers and composers. It can calculate the delay times and oscillator frequencies that match a given tempo to help keep things in sync. Its pitch tool can tell you the fundamental frequency of any note in the MIDI range - or perform the reverse calculation. Finally, the scale tool can tell you the notes that make up a given scale and draw the key signature.

About

Beat Station

This app provides a versatile drum machine for musicians, offering realistic drum sets and extensive loop libraries. It allows for real-time control of song sections and hands-free operation via a Bluetooth MIDI pedalboard, enhancing practice, production, and live performance.

Highlights
  • Realistic drum sets
  • Extensive drum loop library
  • Multiple control modes (Loop, Pedal, Song)
  • Bluetooth MIDI pedalboard support
  • Inter-App Audio and background audio
  • Export songs as audio files
  • MIDI implementation and DAW integration
Features
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The Beat Station is a rhythm machine for practicing guitar, bass, keyboard, or any type of instrument, and also brings to production and live performance the ease of not requiring live drums and a drummer. You can control verse, chorus, transition, fill, intro, and outro sections using different modes of operation. Connect Bluetooth MIDI Pedalboard lets you control all sections hands-free. When you hear the rhythm patterns and start to control them live, it is truly like a versatile drummer playing along with you. LOOP MODE Easily play rhythm patterns with loop pads. Each rhythm style includes 12 rhythm patterns: intro, verse, chorus, six fills, two transitions, and outro. You can switch rhythm patterns in real-time as needed during your performance. PEDAL MODE You can use the Pedal mode to play rhythm patterns with four footswitches. By using a Bluetooth MIDI pedalboard, you can perform operational tasks without having to take your hands off of your instrument. SONG MODE You can connect rhythm patterns to create a complete drum track that's appropriate for your own song, and play it automatically. Features • 6 ultra-realistic drum sets • Over 1700 drum loops, 136 rhythm styles in 15 genres • Easily play rhythm patterns with three modes • Inter-App Audio support • Audio background mode • Export your songs as audio files • Full MIDI implementation • MIDI Controller support • MIDI Learn • Send MIDI to DAW or other apps • Ableton Link integration • Keep your projects up to date across all devices using iCloud -------- Beat Station Pro Subscription - Get All Genres of Rhythm (Over 1700 Drum Loops) - Unlimited Projects - Export Audio - MIDI Output • $2.99(USD)/Month  • $22.99(USD)/Year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. PRIVACY POLICY: https://sonarmusic.app/beatstation/privacy/ TERMS OF USE: https://sonarmusic.app/beatstation/terms/

Screenshots

Quaver3 screens
Beat Station4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Beat Station at Free against Quaver's $0.99. Beat Station also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 15 months). Quaver's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On 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 Station is free to download; Quaver costs $0.99 up front. Beat Station sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Quaver asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Beat Station holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beat Station has 496 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quaver ships an update every 15 months, Beat Station every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Quaver versus Beat Station: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuaverBeat Station
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (496 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—63.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1496 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB209 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMara FlintSonar Multimedia

Customer experience

Quaver

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Beat Station

All ratings496 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral13.9%
Negative22.2%

Bugs and requests

Quaver

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Beat Station

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Subscription issues (unable to restore purchases)
  • App freezing or closing unexpectedly
  • Blank tutorial screens
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between beats

Requested features

5 requests
  • More beat variety (Latin, jazz, waltz, etc.)
  • Ability to import custom drum samples
  • Tempo and style changes within a song
  • Midi export option
  • Better tutorial and customer support

In-app purchases

None

Quaver

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Beat Station

Subscriptions2
  • Beat Station Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Beat Station Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Beat Station Pro (Lifetime)$59.99

Questions

Is Quaver free?
Quaver costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beat Station free?
Beat Station is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Quaver or Beat Station?
Beat Station is rated higher. Quaver averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Beat Station averages 4.5 from 496 ratings.
Do Quaver or Beat Station have ads?
Neither Quaver nor Beat Station shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quaver or Beat Station?
Quaver ships an update every 15 months, and Beat Station every 5 weeks. Most recently, Quaver was updated on October 6, 2026 and Beat Station on October 17, 2026.

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