Comparison

CuesBeat vs PRAXXIS

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

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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.

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PRAXXIS

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PRAXXIS is the music practice app that does something no other app can do. Drop in any song - any MP3, WAV, AIFF, or M4A from your library. PRAXXIS instantly detects the chords, key, tempo, and time signature. Then its on-device AI separates the song into individual instruments: drums, bass, guitar, piano, and vocals. Solo the bass line. Mute the vocals. Slow it down to 50%. Read the auto-generated notation. Practice your part with the rest of the band playing in your headphones. Everything runs on your device. No internet required. No uploads. No cloud processing. Your music never leaves your phone. PRACTICE FEATURES - AI stem separation - drums, bass, guitar, piano, vocals - Real-time chord detection with Nashville Number System - Auto-generated staff notation, guitar tablature, and drum patterns - Speed control 25-200% with 1% fine steps - pitch preserved - Transpose up or down 12 semitones - chords and notation update automatically - Section markers with voice cue announcements - Step-It-Up speed trainer - auto-increases tempo each loop - PDF sheet music import with auto-scroll - Practice sessions auto-save - pick up exactly where you left off PLAY ALONG - Plug in your instrument - hear yourself in the mix - MIDI keyboard detection with live chord display - Low latency monitoring - imperceptible - Foot pedal transport control VOICE CUES - 16 section types: Intro, Verse, Chorus, Bridge, and 12 more - Assign any keyboard key or MIDI pad to trigger a cue - MIDI Learn - tap Learn, hit any pad, assigned - Cue triggers jump the music to that section instantly WORKS OFFLINE - Stem separation runs on-device via Apple Neural Engine - All analysis is local - chords, key, tempo, notation - 16 voice cue audio files bundled in the app - 30 languages included - no downloads needed FREE - TRY EVERYTHING - First song each session unlocks all features - Chords, key, tempo, and Nashville numbers always free BASIC ($2.99/mo) - Pick 1 instrument to solo - drums, bass, guitar, piano, or vocals - Auto-generated notation, guitar tab, and drum patterns - Full speed range, unlimited markers, voice cues, PDF import PRO ($9.99/mo) - Full stem mixer - solo, mute, and mix every instrument - MIDI keyboard detection and MIDI Learn - Live audio input, Step-It-Up trainer, guitar isolation FOR EVERY MUSICIAN - Worship teams - Nashville numbers, voice cues, section loops - Session players - instant charts from any audio file - Students - slow down, loop, read notation, learn faster - Bass players, guitarists, drummers, vocalists, keyboardists - Available in 30 languages Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ NEW IN 1.2 β€” Smart Notation Switching. Solo a stem and the staff instantly matches: guitar shows tablature, piano shows treble clef, bass shows bass clef, drums show percussion patterns. Practice exactly what you hear, read exactly what you play.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CuesBeat at none against PRAXXIS's 4. PRAXXIS's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. PRAXXIS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CuesBeat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CuesBeat ships an update every 9 days, PRAXXIS every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
CuesBeat versus PRAXXIS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCuesBeatPRAXXIS
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB337 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKee Wah LauJoe Archie

In-app purchases

None

CuesBeat

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

PRAXXIS

Subscriptions4
  • PRAXXIS Basic$2.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Basic Annual$24.991 Year
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  • Pro Annual$79.991 Year

Questions

Is CuesBeat free?
CuesBeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PRAXXIS free?
PRAXXIS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CuesBeat or PRAXXIS have ads?
Neither CuesBeat nor PRAXXIS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CuesBeat or PRAXXIS?
CuesBeat ships an update every 9 days, and PRAXXIS every 4 days. Most recently, CuesBeat was updated on October 25, 2026 and PRAXXIS on October 28, 2026.

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