# BackBeat Drums & Metronome Pro vs Backbeat

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backbeat at none against BackBeat Drums & Metronome Pro's 1. BackBeat Drums & Metronome Pro's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BackBeat Drums & Metronome Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Backbeat asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for BackBeat Drums & Metronome Pro against 5.0 for Backbeat. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BackBeat Drums & Metronome Pro has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | BackBeat Drums & Metronome Pro | Backbeat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backbeat-drums-and-metronome-pro/id6748804205/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backbeat-drum-practice/id6792944827/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 45 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TIMOTHY JAMES POULOS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827398386) | [PETER ANTHONY AFIF](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792944829) |

## What reviewers say

### BackBeat Drums & Metronome Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backbeat-drums-and-metronome-pro/id6748804205)

This advanced rhythm workstation offers intuitive tools for perfecting timing, programming complex drum grooves, and creating custom practice routines. It features a sequence builder, drum machine with extensive editing options, and the ability to import custom drum samples and apply various audio effects. Export your creations as WAV or MIDI files for use in other music production software.

**Highlights:** Sequence Builder for practice routines, Drum Machine with visual grid editor, Custom Drum Kits with WAV import, 7-effect audio chain, WAV and MIDI export, Tempo and rhythm transition tools, Haptic feedback for beat timing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BackBeat Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


### Backbeat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backbeat-drum-practice/id6792944827)

This app helps drummers improve their skills by focusing on rudiments and grooves. It transcribes your playing into musical notation, provides a customizable metronome, and tracks your progress with detailed statistics. Practice routines can be automated to keep you focused and motivated.

**Highlights:** Real-time notation transcription, Rudiment library with target tempos, Customizable metronome with subdivisions, Automated practice routines, Groove generation from text descriptions, Progress tracking and speed curves, Exportable song charts as PDF

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BackBeat Drums & Metronome Pro free?

BackBeat Drums & Metronome Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Backbeat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BackBeat Drums & Metronome Pro or Backbeat?

Backbeat is rated higher. BackBeat Drums & Metronome Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Backbeat averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BackBeat Drums & Metronome Pro or Backbeat have ads?

Neither BackBeat Drums & Metronome Pro nor Backbeat shows ads.

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