jAmp Clickstation vs URL Beamer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
jAmp Clickstation
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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
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.
- 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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. jAmp Clickstation sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. URL Beamer asks for nothing beyond the download.
jAmp Clickstation ships an update every 4 months, URL Beamer every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.
| Parameter | jAmp Clickstation | URL Beamer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jan Maes | Josef Novotny |
In-app purchases
jAmp Clickstation
- jAmp Clickstation Activation$1.99
URL Beamer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do jAmp Clickstation or URL Beamer have ads?
Which is updated more often, jAmp Clickstation or URL Beamer?
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