# URL Beamer vs Contrapunctus

The clearest difference is price: URL Beamer at Free against Contrapunctus's $4.99. URL Beamer also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1). Contrapunctus's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

URL Beamer is free to download; Contrapunctus costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Contrapunctus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: URL Beamer has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | URL Beamer | Contrapunctus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/url-beamer/id6740650994/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contrapunctus-second-voice/id6795214128/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 15 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Josef Novotny](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742855515) | [EVAN TRACEN POWERS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788864324) |

## What reviewers say

### URL Beamer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/url-beamer/id6740650994)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Contrapunctus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contrapunctus-second-voice/id6795214128)

Create a second, independent musical line to accompany your melody. Draw or import music, and the app generates compliant counterpoint, offering various options and customization. Export your compositions in standard formats for use in other music software.

**Highlights:** Generate independent counterpoint melodies, Draw melodies or import MIDI/MusicXML, Real-time rule engine for voice-leading, Customizable voice movement and harmony, Standard notation preview, MIDI and MusicXML export, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is URL Beamer free?

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

### Is Contrapunctus free?

Contrapunctus costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, URL Beamer or Contrapunctus?

Contrapunctus is rated higher. URL Beamer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Contrapunctus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do URL Beamer or Contrapunctus have ads?

Neither URL Beamer nor Contrapunctus shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*