Comparison

Neotones vs Beam

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

Head to head
About

Neotones

Features
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Stop lugging brick-sized method books. NEOTONE puts every exercise of ARBAN, CLARKE & CONCONE—cover to cover—right in your pocket, then hands you an AI coach so you always know what to tackle next. SMART PICKS, ZERO GUESSWORK • The coach reads your history and preferences, then serves today’s perfect practice routine LISTEN FIRST. NAIL IT FASTER. • Instant playback for every exercise, etude, duet, and lyrical study PLAY-ALONG DUETS • Practice phrasing, time, and intonation with a built-in partner who never gets tired FROM LESSON TO INBOX IN ONE TAP • Teachers create sets and email PDFs instantly—no app required for the student. CONSISTENCY IS KING • Streak charts prove how small daily reps stack into big long-term gains. 7-DAY FREE TRIAL • All brass, zero excuses: trumpet, cornet, flugelhorn, trombone, tuba and horn Download Neotone and start sounding better today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Beam

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
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Beam transforms rehearsal into an interactive experience, giving ensembles powerful tools to organize, annotate, and perform music together. Built for bands, orchestras, choirs, drum corps, and performing ensembles of every kind, Beam makes it easy to keep every performer on the same page, whether you’re in rehearsal, on the field, or on stage. NEW * Completely redesigned interface now integrated with the full Arc ecosystem * Update licenses or access in Beam, and changes are reflected across all Arc products * Easily upload, re-order and crop scores in the re-designed upload center * Create and save customizable annotation tools Features for Members * One login grants you access to Beam, UDBapp, and Geo * Check-in with Geo without ever leaving Beam, no more interrupted rehearsals * Discover free sheet music in the Beam Public Library Features for Admins and Staff * Easily add, edit, or delete scores in your ensemble's account directly from the app * Assign collections, set lists and songs based on subject, group or subgroup * One tap access to UDB for drill, and Geo for attendance * Discover royalty free sheet music in the Beam Public Library ready to perform or record Integrated with the Arc Ecosystem As part of the Arc ecosystem, Beam integrates seamlessly with UDBapp and Geo, so your music, drill, attendance, and rehearsal tools all work together. With Arc, Beam now offers: * A single login for all your Arc apps: Directors, staff, and performers can access everything they need in one connected platform. * Seamless page management: Edit one or multiple pages at a time with the crop, cut, and delete tools. Reorder, or duplicate pages, and assign a single page to multiple parts all from the upload screens. * Custom Annotation Layers: Role-dependent layers offer directors, students and staff managed access to annotations and notes. * Calendar & Attendance Integration with Geo: See full rehearsal and performance schedules, check-in to events with multiple locations, and track attendance throughout the season. Use Live Attendance to get a real-time view of who is at rehearsal and who is not.

Screenshots

Neotones4 screens
Beam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beam at none against Neotones's 2. Beam also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Neotones's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Neotones sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Beam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Neotones ships an update every 2 weeks, Beam every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Neotones versus Beam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeotonesBeam
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—11.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperC Bouzi ABUltimate Drill Book

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Neotones

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Year
None

Beam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Neotones free?
Neotones is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beam free?
Beam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Neotones or Beam have ads?
Neither Neotones nor Beam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Neotones or Beam?
Neotones ships an update every 2 weeks, and Beam every 5 days. Most recently, Neotones was updated on October 30, 2026 and Beam on November 5, 2026.

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