Comparison

CuesBeat vs OneMusic

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

Head to head
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.

About

OneMusic

Organize and play your personal music library offline. Import audio from various sources, connect to compatible servers, and manage your collection with advanced features. Enjoy ad-free playback with optional iCloud sync and membership for extra customization.

Highlights
  • Import DRM-free audio
  • Connect to WebDAV/Navidrome servers
  • Organize by song, album, artist
  • Create custom playlists
  • Background playback and Lock Screen controls
  • Optional private iCloud sync
  • Playback speed adjustment
Features
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Bring together the music you already own, without ads or a required OneMusic account. IMPORT & CLOUD MUSIC Import DRM-free audio from Files, Finder, folders, or ZIP archives. Read embedded tags and artwork, and match sidecar LRC lyrics. Connect a WebDAV server, browse and search folders, select songs, and download them to My Music for offline listening. WebDAV uses download-before-playback. WebDAV presets include Nutstore and common overseas services. Experimental Quark web sign-in and downloads are marked Beta and may stop working when the service changes. Baidu, Alipan, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox have no direct sign-in; use an available Files provider or a WebDAV gateway you configure. Import Guide in the + menu explains audio formats, same-name LRC lyrics, embedded covers, and a downloadable sample ZIP. NAVIDROME & OPEN SUBSONIC Connect your own compatible server for streaming, offline downloads, server playlists, radio, jukebox, scrobbling, ReplayGain, gapless playback, crossfade, and synchronized lyrics. LISTEN & ORGANIZE Browse songs, albums, artists, genres, and composers. Create playlists, mark favorites, rate tracks, edit song information, manage the queue, adjust playback speed, and set a sleep timer. Use background playback, Lock Screen controls, AirPlay, EQ, and visualizers. Build rules-based Smart Mixes on device. OPTIONAL PRIVATE ICLOUD SYNC When enabled, OneMusic syncs library metadata and then each song’s audio, artwork, and LRC through your private CloudKit database on the same Apple ID. Your Navidrome cache and WebDAV connections remain separate. One-time ZIP and AirDrop imports are also free. OPTIONAL MEMBERSHIP Core playback, imports, cloud downloads, lyrics, playlists, EQ, visualizers, private iCloud sync, and JSON export are free. Annual and lifetime membership unlock extra theme choices and readable Markdown library reports. Verified existing lifetime supporters retain lifetime access. Annual membership renews automatically unless you cancel renewal; eligible customers may receive a 14-day introductory trial. Your local price and eligibility appear before purchase. Lifetime is a one-time purchase. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No OneMusic account, ads, or third-party tracking SDKs. WebDAV credentials and Quark sign-in sessions stay in this device’s Keychain and are excluded from iCloud sync and exports. Downloads connect directly to the server you configure. No sample songs or commercial music catalog are bundled. Import or connect only music you have the right to use. Terms of Use: https://oneapps.studio/terms Privacy Policy: https://oneapps.studio/privacy CARPLAY & NEW LIBRARY TOOLS Browse imported songs, folders, playlists and favorites with CarPlay, and use its Now Playing controls. Set up your music on iPhone before driving. Keep imported folder categories, transfer files over your local Wi-Fi network, and add multiple songs to playlists. Restore the last song, queue and position in a paused state after reopening. Use listening bookmarks, lyric timing adjustments, playlist search and ordering, M3U/M3U8 references and batch information/cover editing. Now Playing widgets and an Apple Watch iPhone remote use the same visual style. Apple Watch requires a connected iPhone and does not store audio for offline playback.

Screenshots

CuesBeat3 screens
OneMusic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CuesBeat at none against OneMusic's 2. CuesBeat also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. OneMusic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. CuesBeat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CuesBeat ships an update every 9 days, OneMusic weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
CuesBeat versus OneMusic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCuesBeatOneMusic
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”75.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
Monetizationβ€”Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKee Wah LauFreedom Dimension (shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

CuesBeat

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

OneMusic

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Membership14 Days trial$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • OneMusic Pro Lifetime$2.99

Questions

Is CuesBeat free?
CuesBeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OneMusic free?
OneMusic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CuesBeat or OneMusic have ads?
Neither CuesBeat nor OneMusic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CuesBeat or OneMusic?
CuesBeat ships an update every 9 days, and OneMusic weekly. Most recently, CuesBeat was updated on October 3, 2026 and OneMusic on October 25, 2026.

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