Comparison

BeatLab vs SUS4 Metronome

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

Head to head
About

BeatLab

This app offers a professional metronome and beat sequencer for musicians. Customize click sounds, create custom rhythm patterns, and track your practice sessions for improved timing and tempo control.

Highlights
  • Pro-grade metronome with stable timing
  • Powerful beat sequencer for custom patterns
  • Custom sound library with own samples
  • Musical groove engine with multiple tones
  • Practice tracking for consistency monitoring
  • Supports all instruments and music creators
Features
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BeatLab is a professional rhythm and timing app built for musicians and creators. It combines a precision metronome with a powerful beat sequencer — now with custom sound support, so every click feels like yours, not a factory beep. Designed for accuracy, flexibility, and musical feel, BeatLab gives you full control over BPM, subdivisions, accents, time signatures, custom rhythm patterns, and your own sound packs — all in one streamlined workflow. Whether you're a beginner, drummer, guitarist, DJ, producer, or beat maker, BeatLab helps you develop solid timing and confident tempo control. Key Features - Pro-Grade Metronome A high-precision metronome with stable timing and low latency. Easily adjust BPM, time signatures, accents, and subdivisions for accurate daily practice. - Powerful Beat Sequencer Create custom rhythm patterns and grooves with an intuitive sequencer. Arrange beats, experiment with patterns, and refine your tempo control. - Custom Sound Library (NEW) Pick from a curated library of click sounds — wood blocks, claves, kicks, snaps, voice counts — or bring your own audio to personalize every session. Built-in preview, search, and slot assignment. - Musical Groove Engine Multiple built-in tones plus your own samples, so the metronome feels musical instead of mechanical. - Practice Tracking Track your BPM usage and session activity to monitor consistency and long-term improvement. - Built for Every Instrument Perfect for piano, guitar, drums, bass, ukulele, DJs, producers, and anyone who relies on precise rhythm control. Subscription Plans Weekly: $0.99 Monthly: $1.99 Yearly: $3.99 Lifetime Purchase: $9.99 Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly plans auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions can be managed or canceled in iOS Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Terms of Service https://htmlpreview.github.io/?https://github.com/ozy1000/page/blob/main/agreement.html Privacy Policy https://htmlpreview.github.io/?https://github.com/ozy1000/page/blob/main/Privacy.html

About

SUS4 Metronome

Features
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A click from 20 to 300 BPM that can also play 3 against 4. Subdivisions, swing and clave grooves, and a left and right ear split for accent work. Fully on-device: no cloud, no account. Tap in the tempo or dial it. Pick a subdivision, turn on a polyrhythm and give each voice a different sound. Set a tempo ramp and it speeds up as you drill. • 20 to 300 BPM, with tap tempo • Subdivisions, swing and clave grooves • Polyrhythms: two voices, one in each ear if you like • Automatic tempo ramps for speed practice • A library of click sounds • Apple Watch app For drummers, guitarists working up a fast passage, and anyone practicing odd groupings. Pro, or SUS4 All-Access across the whole range, adds polyrhythms, the ear split and tempo ramps. Made in the UK by working musicians. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BeatLab4 screens
SUS4 Metronome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SUS4 Metronome at none against BeatLab's shown. On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. BeatLab sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and SUS4 Metronome sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
BeatLab versus SUS4 Metronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeatLabSUS4 Metronome
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer辉豹 张ThePaulSmith

In-app purchases

4 purchases

BeatLab

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Permanent Unlock$9.99
2 purchases

SUS4 Metronome

Subscriptions2
  • SUS4 Metronome Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • SUS4 All-Access7 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is BeatLab free?
BeatLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SUS4 Metronome free?
SUS4 Metronome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BeatLab or SUS4 Metronome have ads?
BeatLab shows ads; SUS4 Metronome does not.
Which is updated more often, BeatLab or SUS4 Metronome?
BeatLab ships an update fortnightly, and SUS4 Metronome fortnightly. Most recently, BeatLab was updated on October 14, 2026 and SUS4 Metronome on October 15, 2026.

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