Comparison

Tunova vs BeatPlay

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

Head to head
About

Tunova

This app lets you play your music and create unique songs from photos using AI. Enjoy offline listening, customize your playback experience, and save your creations.

Highlights
  • AI song generation from photos
  • Offline music playback
  • Immersive full-screen player
  • Music video playback
  • Lock screen controls
  • Playlist and queue management
  • Sleep timer and playback speed
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Tunova is a beautiful player for your music — and it turns the photos you love into songs. THE PLAYER • Immersive, full-screen now-playing built around the artwork • Watch music videos full-screen — tap to go landscape • Control everything from your lock screen and in the background • Shuffle, repeat, queue, sleep timer and playback speed • Favorites and playlists, all in your library PHOTO INTO SONG • Pick any photo — AI reads its light, season and mood • In about 30 seconds it composes a one-of-a-kind track • Save it to your library or export a video to share • No two photos sound the same LISTEN OFFLINE • Save songs and play them with no connection • Your music keeps going on planes, subways, anywhere — no signal needed • Immersive dark design, made for music • Your photos stay on your device SUBSCRIPTION PLANS Free • Free to listen • 2 AI songs per day • Ad-supported Basic • 200 AI songs per week • Ad-free, priority generation Premium • 2,000 AI songs per month • HD video export (4K HEVC) — Premium exclusive • Ad-free, priority generation Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://pm-support.pages.dev/terms Privacy Policy: https://pm-support.pages.dev/privacy Music to play, music to keep, and music made just for you.

About

BeatPlay

Features
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Your music is yours. BeatPlay puts it on your iPhone and Apple Watch — without streaming, without the cloud, without a subscription. Import audio files on your Mac. BeatPlay Bridge converts them to compact AAC and sends them to your iPhone over Wi-Fi. Open the app and press play. It's that simple. Going for a run? Sync songs to your Apple Watch and leave the phone behind. BeatPlay plays directly from your wrist — no connection needed. HOW IT WORKS 1. Import — Drag audio files into BeatPlay Bridge on Mac. Any format works. 2. Convert — Bridge compresses everything to AAC automatically. 3. Transfer — Send songs to iPhone over local Wi-Fi. No cables. No iTunes. 4. Listen — Full offline library on iPhone with every control you need. 5. Sync — Push songs to Apple Watch and play music from your wrist. WHAT YOU GET • Offline playback — no internet connection required, ever • Apple Watch player — music straight from your wrist • Play, pause, skip, loop, shuffle — full controls, minimal interface • Manual reorder — arrange your list however you like • Wi-Fi transfer from Mac — fast, cable-free, painless • Local-only library — your music never leaves your devices • Zero account — no login, no cloud, no tracking WHY BEATPLAY Streaming services are great for discovery. But when you own your music — ripped CDs, purchased albums, your own productions — you shouldn't need a monthly fee to play it on your own devices. BeatPlay is built for people who want their music in their pocket. Not locked behind a subscription. Not dependent on a signal. BEATPLAY PRO The free version supports up to 25 tracks. Upgrade to Pro for an unlimited library, playlists, and more. • Pro Annual — €9.99/year • Pro Lifetime — €39.99 (one-time) WHAT YOU NEED • iPhone with iOS 16+ • BeatPlay Bridge for Mac — free download at beatplay.app (macOS 13+) • Apple Watch — optional, for watch playback BeatPlay Bridge is the starting point. Download it for free, import your music, and carry your library everywhere. Privacy Policy: https://beatplay.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tunova4 screens
BeatPlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BeatPlay at none against Tunova's shown. BeatPlay also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Tunova sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and BeatPlay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tunova ships an update fortnightly, BeatPlay every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Tunova versus BeatPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTunovaBeatPlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB11 MB
Age rating+44+
Developer检妹 王Anthony Sychev

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tunova

Subscriptions2
  • Basic$3.997 Days
  • Premium$39.991 Month
2 purchases

BeatPlay

Subscriptions1
  • BeatPlay Pro$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • BeatPlay Pro Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Tunova free?
Tunova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeatPlay free?
BeatPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tunova or BeatPlay have ads?
Tunova shows ads; BeatPlay does not.
Which is updated more often, Tunova or BeatPlay?
Tunova ships an update fortnightly, and BeatPlay every 10 days. Most recently, Tunova was updated on September 21, 2026 and BeatPlay on September 10, 2026.

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