Comparison

Beam vs Pitch Master

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

Head to head
About

Beam

This app provides ensembles with tools to organize, annotate, and perform music collaboratively. It streamlines rehearsal processes, allowing for easy score management and shared annotation layers for different roles. Access a library of free sheet music and integrate with other tools for attendance and drill management.

Highlights
  • Interactive music organization
  • Score annotation tools
  • Customizable annotation layers
  • Sheet music library access
  • Attendance tracking integration
  • Seamless page management
Features
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Beam transforms rehearsal into an interactive experience, giving ensembles powerful tools to organize, annotate, and perform music together. Built for bands, orchestras, choirs, drum corps, and performing ensembles of every kind, Beam makes it easy to keep every performer on the same page, whether you’re in rehearsal, on the field, or on stage. NEW * Completely redesigned interface now integrated with the full Arc ecosystem * Update licenses or access in Beam, and changes are reflected across all Arc products * Easily upload, re-order and crop scores in the re-designed upload center * Create and save customizable annotation tools Features for Members * One login grants you access to Beam, UDBapp, and Geo * Check-in with Geo without ever leaving Beam, no more interrupted rehearsals * Discover free sheet music in the Beam Public Library Features for Admins and Staff * Easily add, edit, or delete scores in your ensemble's account directly from the app * Assign collections, set lists and songs based on subject, group or subgroup * One tap access to UDB for drill, and Geo for attendance * Discover royalty free sheet music in the Beam Public Library ready to perform or record Integrated with the Arc Ecosystem As part of the Arc ecosystem, Beam integrates seamlessly with UDBapp and Geo, so your music, drill, attendance, and rehearsal tools all work together. With Arc, Beam now offers: * A single login for all your Arc apps: Directors, staff, and performers can access everything they need in one connected platform. * Seamless page management: Edit one or multiple pages at a time with the crop, cut, and delete tools. Reorder, or duplicate pages, and assign a single page to multiple parts all from the upload screens. * Custom Annotation Layers: Role-dependent layers offer directors, students and staff managed access to annotations and notes. * Calendar & Attendance Integration with Geo: See full rehearsal and performance schedules, check-in to events with multiple locations, and track attendance throughout the season. Use Live Attendance to get a real-time view of who is at rehearsal and who is not.

About

Pitch Master

Develop perfect pitch with science-backed ear training exercises. Progress through 20 levels, from basic intervals to complex chords, to improve your musicality. Designed for adults, this app offers a structured curriculum to enhance your ability to recognize and memorize pitches.

Highlights
  • Science-backed training methods
  • Progressive curriculum (20 levels)
  • Memorize pitches
  • Absolute pitch development
  • Interval and chord recognition
Features
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Train your ears like a pro musician, in minutes a day. Pitch Master listens to how YOU hear. The more you train, the more it learns your ear's strengths and weak spots, then builds daily exercises that target exactly what you need to improve. No generic drills, just focused, adaptive training. WHY PITCH MASTER Personalized training: Every exercise adapts to your ear. Struggling with certain intervals or notes? Pitch Master notices and focuses your practice there, so you improve faster. Real ear training, not guesswork: Build genuine pitch recognition and relative pitch skills through structured, research-backed exercises, not random quizzes. Track your progress: Watch your accuracy improve session by session, with clear feedback on which notes and intervals you've mastered. Bite-sized daily practice: Sessions are short and focused, so you can build a real habit, even on your busiest days. WHO IT'S FOR Whether you're a singer, instrumentalist, producer, or just musically curious, Pitch Master helps you develop the ear training foundation every musician needs: pitch recognition, interval recognition, and relative pitch. Start your first workout free today and hear the difference. Free trial or subscription is required to access all features. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase or end of trial. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://learnperfectpitch.com/policies/privacy Terms of Service: https://learnperfectpitch.com/policies/terms

Screenshots

Beam4 screens
Pitch Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beam at none against Pitch Master's 5. Beam also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Pitch Master's advantage is ratings volume (586 vs 4) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pitch Master sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Beam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Beam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pitch Master has 586 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 12% of Beam's written reviews are positive against 32% of Pitch Master's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beam ships an update every 5 days, Pitch Master daily. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Beam versus Pitch Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeamPitch Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.6 (586 ratings)
Positive reviews11.6% of reviews31.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4586 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#114 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUltimate Drill BookNamu

Customer experience

Beam

Written reviews43 reviews
Positive11.6%
Neutral7.0%
Negative81.4%

Pitch Master

All ratings558 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral2.5%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive31.6%
Neutral15.8%
Negative52.6%

In-app purchases

None

Beam

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Pitch Master

Subscriptions5
  • Pitch Master$6.997 Days
  • Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Pitch Master$19.991 Year
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  • Pitch Master3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Pitch Master7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Beam free?
Beam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pitch Master free?
Pitch Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Beam or Pitch Master?
Beam is rated higher. Beam averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Pitch Master averages 4.6 from 586 ratings.
Do Beam or Pitch Master have ads?
Neither Beam nor Pitch Master shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beam or Pitch Master?
Beam ships an update every 5 days, and Pitch Master daily. Most recently, Beam was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pitch Master on October 31, 2026.

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