# JMU Shield vs Beam

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: JMU Shield at 13.0 against Beam's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | JMU Shield | Beam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beam-powered-by-arc/id6762746253/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 11.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 27 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James Madison University](https://appshunter.io/developer/521837244) | [Ultimate Drill Book](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455826723) |

## What reviewers say

### JMU Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jmu-shield/id6504303709)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Beam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beam-powered-by-arc/id6762746253)

This app provides ensembles with tools to organize, annotate, and perform music collaboratively. It streamlines rehearsal processes, allowing for easy score management and shared annotation layers for different roles. Access a library of free sheet music and integrate with other tools for attendance and drill management.

**Highlights:** Interactive music organization, Score annotation tools, Customizable annotation layers, Sheet music library access, Attendance tracking integration, Seamless page management

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JMU Shield free?

JMU Shield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Beam free?

Beam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do JMU Shield or Beam have ads?

Neither JMU Shield nor Beam shows ads.

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