Comparison

501 Chorus Echo vs BeatSync

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

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About

501 Chorus Echo

This audio plugin meticulously models the iconic Roland RE-501 Chorus Echo, offering authentic analog warmth with modern digital flexibility. It provides producers with classic tape delay, BBD chorus, and spring reverb sounds, enhanced by DAW tempo sync and expanded controls for any music genre.

Highlights
  • Authentic analog sound reproduction
  • Extended creative control with DAW sync
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Versatile for any music genre
  • Independent SOS timings
  • Linear preamp option
Features
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"Legendary Analog Warmth: Authentic Spring Reverb, Classic Tape Delay, and Lush BBD Chorus in a Cutting-Edge Plugin" Rediscover the iconic sound of the Roland RE-501 Chorus Echo*, now reborn as the NA 501 Chorus Echo plugin by Nembrini Audio. This meticulously modeled plugin captures the essence of the legendary tape echo, BBD chorus, and spring reverb, enhanced with modern digital functionality for today's music producers. Ideal for adding rich, analog textures to any genre, the NA 501 is a versatile tool for musicians and producers seeking that classic sound with contemporary flexibility. Key Features:: 1 - Authentic Sound Reproduction: Delivers the classic warmth and character of the Roland RE-501 through precise digital modeling. 2 - Extended Creative Control: Offers advanced features like DAW tempo sync, expanded chorus and delay parameters, and independent SOS timings. 3 - Intuitive User Interface: Designed for ease of use, blending vintage aesthetics with modern digital efficiency. 4 - Versatility for Any Genre: Whether you're producing rock, electronic, ambient, or beyond, the NA 501 fits seamlessly into any musical project. Equipped with features tailored for modern production, the NA 501 includes DAW tempo synchronization, a wide parameter range for the BBD chorus and analog tape delay, separate left and right SOS timings, and a linear preamp option. These technical enhancements ensure that the NA 501 not only emulates the classic sound but elevates it to new levels. Works as a standalone app, AudioUnit v3 effect, or Inter-App Audio effect Legal Disclaimer: RE-501 Chorus Echo is a registered trademark of Roland Inc. NA 501 Chorus Echo was developed by Nembrini Audio SRL based on its modeling techniques. Roland has not endorsed nor sponsored the NA 501 Chorus Echo in any manner, nor licensed any intellectual property for use in this product.

About

BeatSync

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a light show. BeatSync listens to the music around you and pulses your flashlight in real time — synced to every beat, every drop, every clap. No setup. No accounts. Just tap and go. Whether you're at a concert, a party, a stadium, or just vibing in your room — BeatSync brings your flashlight to life with the music. - Real-time beat detection using your microphone - Flashlight pulses in sync with the beat - Manual flashlight with adjustable brightness - 100% private — no data collected, no recording, ever BeatSync works with any music, any genre, anywhere. Just hit start and let the beat take over.

Screenshots

501 Chorus Echo1 screens
BeatSync3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BeatSync at Free against 501 Chorus Echo's $14.99. 501 Chorus Echo's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 18.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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

BeatSync is free to download; 501 Chorus Echo costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
501 Chorus Echo versus BeatSync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter501 Chorus EchoBeatSync
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 17 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNembrini AudioMatthew Weil

In-app purchases

None

501 Chorus Echo

No in-app purchases

None

BeatSync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 501 Chorus Echo free?
501 Chorus Echo costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeatSync free?
BeatSync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 501 Chorus Echo or BeatSync have ads?
Neither 501 Chorus Echo nor BeatSync shows ads.

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