Comparison

Tracking Beat vs BandBuddy

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

Head to head
About

Tracking Beat

This app provides real-time feedback on your musical timing accuracy, analyzing your playing live or from recordings. It helps musicians develop consistent rhythm and tighter timing without distractions.

Highlights
  • Real-time BPM detection
  • Live audio analysis
  • Tempo fluctuation tracking
  • Import and analyze recordings
  • Ad-free practice environment
Features
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Beat Tracker – Tighten Your Timing, Perfect Your Practice - Practice with Precision Whether you’re on drums, piano, guitar, or any instrument — Beat Tracker gives you real-time feedback on your timing accuracy. - Real-Time BPM Detection Analyze your playing live through the microphone and see your tempo instantly. - Build Consistent Rhythm Track tempo fluctuations while practicing and develop tighter timing over time. - Analyze Recordings Import local practice recordings and calculate their average BPM to monitor your improvement. - Perfect for Drummers & Pianists Designed for musicians who want to lock in with the beat and play more confidently. - No Ads, No Clutter Just you and your rhythm — focused practice without distractions. Subscription Information: • Subscription Name: Pro Membership • Options: • $1.99/month, auto-renewable • $19.99/year, auto-renewable • $29.99 lifetime access (one-time purchase, no renewal) Prices shown in USD for reference. Actual prices may vary by region. Subscription Terms: 1. Subscribing unlocks all premium features in the app. 2. Subscription options: Lifetime / Monthly / Yearly. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. 3. Your Apple ID account will be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period and automatically renew the subscription. You can disable auto-renewal via iOS Settings: Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. 4. Current period cancellations are not allowed, but auto-renewal can be disabled at any time before the next billing cycle. The current subscription remains active until its expiry. 5. If a free trial is offered, it will convert to a paid subscription automatically unless canceled in advance. All purchases are handled by your Apple account, and refunds must be requested through Apple Support. The app cannot process refund requests directly. 6. Subscribing means you have read and agreed to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Contact us: liyangong697@gmail.com Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/orange834710/trackingprivacy-policy

About

BandBuddy

Features
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BandBuddy 是一款在 iPhone 和 iPad 本机运行的音乐练习工具。导入自己的音频或视频,用 AI 分离声部,再按练习需要调整伴奏。 六轨分离与吉他细分 将音乐分为人声、鼓、贝斯、吉他、钢琴和其他六轨,还可继续细分为木吉他、主音吉他和节奏吉他。基础六轨完成后即可开始练习,吉他细分随后在后台继续处理。 灵活的练习控制 独立调节每轨音量、静音与独奏,支持 0.5×–2× 变速无变调、升降调、A/B 循环、进度拖动与快进快退。通过 Live House 调整声部空间位置,按自己的方式排练。 视频同步与全屏播放 支持导入 MP4、MOV、M4V 视频,本机提取音频并保留画面用于同步练习。全屏视频可跟随设备横竖屏旋转。 节奏与调性辅助 自动测拍、TAP 手动测拍、节拍相位微调、预备拍与节拍器音量控制,配合歌曲调性识别、波形及 LRC 时间轴歌词,帮助定位练习段落。 混音导出与曲库管理 按选定声部及当前混音设置导出 MP3,保存至“文件”。支持本地曲库、搜索、收藏、任务重试,以及锁屏和控制中心播放控制。 iCloud 同步 可在设置中开启 iCloud 同步,在登录同一 Apple 账户的设备间同步已完成的歌曲、分轨、歌词和练习设置。同步默认关闭,首次开启、App 启动和分轨完成时自动上传与下载。需要可用的 iCloud 账户、网络和足够的云端空间。建议不要在多个设备上同时使用,以降低同步冲突和数据受损风险。删除歌曲仅影响本机,云端副本保留。 本地处理与数据选择 模型需在 App 内下载,音频解码、AI 分轨及混音均在设备本机完成。音乐与练习数据默认保存在本机,仅在您主动开启 iCloud 同步后上传至您的 iCloud 私有数据库。请自行备份重要原始音频和导出文件。 请仅处理您拥有合法权利或已获授权的音视频;自动分离结果可能存在串音等偏差,适合练习与辅助参考。

Screenshots

Tracking Beat3 screens
BandBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tracking Beat at Free against BandBuddy's $1.99. Tracking Beat also leads on iOS requirement (14 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

Tracking Beat is free to download; BandBuddy costs $1.99 up front. Tracking Beat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and BandBuddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tracking Beat ships an update every 9 days, BandBuddy every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tracking Beat versus BandBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTracking BeatBandBuddy
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer丽俨 龚杰 赵

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tracking Beat

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Annual subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$17.99
1 purchases

BandBuddy

One-time1
  • 请作者喝一杯咖啡$1.99

Questions

Is Tracking Beat free?
Tracking Beat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BandBuddy free?
BandBuddy costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Tracking Beat or BandBuddy have ads?
Neither Tracking Beat nor BandBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tracking Beat or BandBuddy?
Tracking Beat ships an update every 9 days, and BandBuddy every 8 days. Most recently, Tracking Beat was updated on October 24, 2026 and BandBuddy on October 24, 2026.

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