Comparison

CueTracks Player vs CuesBeat

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

Head to head
About

CueTracks Player

Features
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Version 2 released!!! Now with Wi-FI Audio Stems and CueStems! CueTracks Player is a purpose-built performance player for musicians, music directors, and live production teams. Load any music file and let us do the rest. Any music file can be imported and automatically processed by our cloud or on your own device. See synced chords, lyrics, song sections, waveforms, bar numbers, and drum patterns. Broadcast to Pro-Presenter, Resolume, OSC, MIDI (including future notes and custom and AI generated CC's) β€” all decoded from data embedded directly in the video and all editable after the AI generation. Control it with MIDI Learn and your fav controller. PLAY WITH FULL MUSICAL CONTEXT See everything you need at a glance: chord charts, lyrics, section markers, waveform energy, and drum patterns β€” all perfectly synced to your video playback. Toggle layers on or off to suit your role. Jump back 16 beats for an extra chorus and everyone stays in sync! BROADCAST TO YOUR TEAM Turn your device into a broadcast hub. Band members and production crew connect via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and see the same synced musical data on their own devices using the CueTracks Follower app β€” no internet required. MIDI OUTPUT FOR YOUR RIG Send precomputed MIDI notes and CCs to external gear, DAWs, or lighting controllers. Enable MIDI clock output (24 PPQN) for rock-solid sync. MIDI Control IN. Use MIDI Learn for hands-free control during a live show. Use your foot pedal to launch tracks, control the volume of stems, or to jump 16 beats ahead and more! SECOND SCREEN & EXTERNAL DISPLAY Output to a second screen via AirPlay, HDMI, or a separate desktop window. Use Lyrics Pro mode as a full-screen teleprompter for vocalists or presenters. PRO INTEGRATIONS Connect to ProPresenter for lyrics projection, Resolume for visual control, or send OSC messages to any compatible system in your production workflow. PRO SOUNDING Click/Cues channel without user volume control. Tasteful delay FX transitions and "Beat Jump" to make your "on the fly" decisions sound polished and planned. Beat jump keeps all subsequent devices in-time (lyrics and chords etc, if you decide to do an extra chorus) and is fully midi-mappable for hands-on show control. OFFLINE & SECURE Register once, then play anywhere β€” no internet needed during performance. Your content is protected with ChaCha20 encryption, decoded on-device from CueCode data embedded in each video frame.

About

CuesBeat

Features
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CuesBeat: Professional Click Track & Setlist Manager Take control of your live performance with CuesBeat, the high-performance metronome and setlist manager designed specifically for the stage. Whether you’re a drummer leading the click or a solo performer managing complex arrangements, CuesBeat ensures you never miss a transition. WHY CUESBEAT? Most metronomes just give you a click. CuesBeat gives you a roadmap. With our unique "Smart Voice Cues" system, the app announces your next song section (Verse, Chorus, Bridge) exactly two measures in advance, allowing you to focus on the music instead of the count. KEY FEATURES: β€’ High-Precision Metronome: Built with the Web Audio API for sub-millisecond timing accuracy (30-300 BPM). β€’ Smart Voice Cues: Automated announcements that prepare you for every transition. β€’ Setlist Management: Effortlessly organize your songs into custom setlists with intuitive drag-and-drop reordering. β€’ Tap Tempo: Quickly find your BPM on the fly with our responsive tap engine. β€’ Cloud Sync: Securely sign in with Apple or Google to keep your library and setlists synced across all your devices. β€’ Performance Mode: A clean, high-contrast interface (with Dark Mode support) designed for low-light stages. β€’ Multiple Time Signatures: Support for 4/4, 3/4, and 6/8 to handle any arrangement. JOIN THE BETA CuesBeat is currently in an active Beta phase. We are offering full access to all professional features for FREE as we continue to refine the engine for world-class touring standards. Your feedback helps us build the ultimate tool for live musicians. PERFECT FOR: β€’ Drummers & Percussionists β€’ Worship Leaders β€’ Musical Directors β€’ Solo Artists & Loopers β€’ Bands using backing tracks Stop guessing where the bridge is. Download CuesBeat and play with confidence.

Screenshots

CueTracks Player4 screens
CuesBeat3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CuesBeat at none against CueTracks Player's 8. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. CueTracks Player sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. CuesBeat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CueTracks Player ships an update every 5 days, CuesBeat every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
CueTracks Player versus CuesBeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCueTracks PlayerCuesBeat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days β€” betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size111 MB10 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRIOT Enterprises PTY LTDKee Wah Lau

In-app purchases

8 purchases

CueTracks Player

Subscriptions8
  • Solo (Weekly)$0.997 Days
  • Broadcast (Weekly)$1.997 Days
  • CueTracks$2.991 Month
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  • Pro Broadcast (Weekly)$2.997 Days
  • CueTracks Broadcast Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Broadcast Monthly$7.991 Month
  • CueTracks Broadcast Annual$34.991 Year
  • Pro Broadcast (Annual)$59.991 Year
None

CuesBeat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CueTracks Player free?
CueTracks Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CuesBeat free?
CuesBeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CueTracks Player or CuesBeat have ads?
Neither CueTracks Player nor CuesBeat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CueTracks Player or CuesBeat?
CueTracks Player ships an update every 5 days, and CuesBeat every 9 days. Most recently, CueTracks Player was updated on September 13, 2026 and CuesBeat on September 16, 2026.

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