Comparison

jAmp Clickstation vs URL Beamer

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

Head to head
About

jAmp Clickstation

Features
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jAmp Clickstation is the ultimate metronome app for drummers and musicians, designed to meet the demands of precision timing and advanced rhythm control. With complex subdivisions, tap tempo, song memory, and Midi support, it’s perfect for practice, studio sessions, and live performances. Take your timing to the next level with jAmp Clickstation on iOS and macOS! Features: - iPhone, iPad, or mac - AUv3 plugin or standalone - Program beats intuitively - Controllable via MIDI CC knobs - Send MIDI note-on signals to other AUv3 instruments - Fast tempo settings via rotary knob or numpad - Easy subdivision setup - Save your presets - 1 to 999 beats per minute

About

URL Beamer

This utility plugin allows you to launch other applications from within your audio host using tappable buttons. It's ideal for quick app switching during live performances or studio workflows, with optional MIDI note output for controlling other plugins or host functions.

Highlights
  • AUv3 plugin formats (Effect/Instrument)
  • Customizable buttons for app launching
  • Optional MIDI note output
  • MIDI note input for button triggering
  • File Manager for settings
  • AUv3 Plugin State Saving
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URL Beamer is an AUv3 plugin for iOS that launches other apps from within your audio host. It provides tappable buttons that trigger custom URL schemes – ideal for quick app switching during live performance or studio workflow. You can insert it as either an Audio Effect or an Instrument in hosts like AUM, then launch external apps with a single tap.
Optionally, each button can also send a MIDI note (on a chosen channel), letting you control other plugins or trigger global functions inside the host. Features • AUv3 plugin formats: Music Effect (aumf), Instrument (aumu) • 4 or 8 customizable buttons per instance • Buttons launch apps via custom URLs or universal links • Optional MIDI Note output (Note + Channel) • Basic MIDI Note input for button triggering • Minimal layout – fits tightly into your setup • File Manager for saving and loading settings • AUv3 Plugin State Saving + AU Presets • Parameter Mapping for remote MIDI control • Designed for AUM – works in other AUv3 hosts too Use it to switch apps, load presets, or control devices – all from a tiny plugin window. Note: URL Beamer does not play sound or process audio. It is a utility plugin intended for workflow enhancements in iOS audio environments. → For a complete description, see the documentation: https://novotny.klingt.org/Apps/URLBeamer/UserGuide

Screenshots

jAmp Clickstation2 screens
URL Beamer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: URL Beamer at none against jAmp Clickstation's 1. URL Beamer also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. jAmp Clickstation sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. URL Beamer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

jAmp Clickstation ships an update every 4 months, URL Beamer every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
jAmp Clickstation versus URL Beamer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterjAmp ClickstationURL Beamer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan MaesJosef Novotny

In-app purchases

1 purchases

jAmp Clickstation

One-time1
  • jAmp Clickstation Activation$1.99
None

URL Beamer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is jAmp Clickstation free?
jAmp Clickstation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is URL Beamer free?
URL Beamer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do jAmp Clickstation or URL Beamer have ads?
Neither jAmp Clickstation nor URL Beamer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, jAmp Clickstation or URL Beamer?
jAmp Clickstation ships an update every 4 months, and URL Beamer every 5 weeks. Most recently, jAmp Clickstation was updated on November 4, 2026 and URL Beamer on November 4, 2026.

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