Comparison

Eight Count App vs BeatOFlash

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

Head to head
About

Eight Count App

Features
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Eight Count is a rhythmic metronome designed for dancers. Build a custom percussion pattern across an 8-count, assign instruments to each beat and subdivision, and loop it at your tempo. Whether you're drilling choreography, freestyling, or training musicality — Eight Count gives you a simple, tactile way to create the exact rhythm you need and practice to it on repeat. How it works: Tap any cell in the 8-count grid to cycle through five instruments — kick, snare, hi-hat, clap, and snap. Set your tempo from slow to fast, hit play, and loop. Made for: Choreographers building counts for new pieces Freestylers training to specific rhythmic patterns Dance students working on timing and musicality Musicians studying subdivisions and grooves Anyone who thinks in 8-counts Features: 8-count grid with four subdivisions per beat (1, e, &, a) 5 percussion sounds: kick, snare, hi-hat, clap, snap Adjustable tempo with simple +/- controls Instant looping playback

About

BeatOFlash

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BeatOFlash turns your iPhone into a music-reactive light show. Using your device microphone, BeatOFlash listens to the music around you and reacts in real time with dynamic screen visuals and rear torch effects. Whether you're at a party, listening to music at home, or creating a visual atmosphere, BeatOFlash makes every beat feel more alive. KEY FEATURES • Smart Beat Detection Automatically detects beats from Pop, Dance, Rock, EDM, and other music styles without requiring manual tuning. • Beat Mode Flashes the rear torch on detected beats for a clean, synchronized light effect. • Pulse Mode Creates a smooth, flowing light response that follows the energy of the music. • Strobe Mode Triggers multiple short flashes on each detected beat for a stronger party effect. • Advanced Screen Light Effects Choose between Edge, Center, Full, and Invert lighting styles, all designed to react around the visualizer and keep the focus on the music. • 8 Music-Reactive Visualizers Switch between multiple visualizer styles, including segmented spectrum, wave, horizon, mirror, radial, dots, skyline, and orbit. • Custom Theme Colors Choose your preferred visualizer color and use Color Cycle for dynamic beat-synced color changes. • Automatic Audio Adjustment BeatOFlash adapts to the sound level of your environment for reliable beat detection without manual tuning. • Beat Indicator A dedicated on-screen light shows each detected beat in real time. BeatOFlash is designed to be simple: open the app, start listening, play music nearby, and let the lights react. Perfect for parties, music sessions, DJs, workouts, gatherings, and anyone who wants to turn music into a visual experience. Feel the Beat. See the Light.

Screenshots

Eight Count App1 screens
BeatOFlash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Eight Count App at Free against BeatOFlash's $0.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Eight Count App is free to download; BeatOFlash costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Eight Count App versus BeatOFlash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEight Count AppBeatOFlash
PriceFree — better$0.99
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPolyrhythm Labs, Inc.Mehrasa Khodaverdi

In-app purchases

None

Eight Count App

No in-app purchases

None

BeatOFlash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eight Count App free?
Eight Count App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeatOFlash free?
BeatOFlash costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Eight Count App or BeatOFlash have ads?
Neither Eight Count App nor BeatOFlash shows ads.

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