Comparison

PolyCyclo vs BeatCrush

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

Head to head
About

PolyCyclo

Features
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Use PolyCyclo as a visual metronome. Set any whole-number tempo from 40 to 240 BPM, find a tempo with Tap, and turn on an independent reference pulse. Watch rhythm take shape as moving points, glowing traces, and polygons. Swipe between rhythms and sound sets, edit the pattern, save favorites with the star, and share a loop as MP4. Without an account or purchase, BPM, Tap Tempo, and the reference pulse are unlimited. Playback, the existing editing controls, star saves, and short watermarked MP4 export (15 seconds at 720p) are also included. Choose from the included selection of rhythms and sound sets. PolyCyclo Studio is an optional, one-time, non-consumable purchase. It unlocks all 312 rhythm presets, all 16 sound sets, watermark-free MP4 export up to 60 seconds at 1080p, and background playback. Restore the purchase any time from Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BeatCrush

Features
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BeatCrush is a bright, focused metronome that makes practice feel easier. Set your tempo in a snap and keep a steady pulse even with the screen off. Key features BPM 30–300 with ±1 / ±2 / ±5 / ±10 steps or direct entry Time signatures: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8 Subdivisions: quarter, eighth, sixteenth, triplet Click sounds: Beep, Wood, Digital, Soft Background playback with BPM − / Play·Pause / BPM + in the notification Your settings are saved automatically From warm-ups to rehearsals, start every session on a solid beat with BeatCrush.

Screenshots

PolyCyclo4 screens
BeatCrush3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BeatCrush at none against PolyCyclo's 2. BeatCrush also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). PolyCyclo's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price and ads 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. PolyCyclo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BeatCrush asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PolyCyclo ships an update every 4 days, BeatCrush fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
PolyCyclo versus BeatCrush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolyCycloBeatCrush
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaichi UmekiHyesu Lee

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PolyCyclo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Access14 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

BeatCrush

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PolyCyclo free?
PolyCyclo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeatCrush free?
BeatCrush is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PolyCyclo or BeatCrush have ads?
Neither PolyCyclo nor BeatCrush shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PolyCyclo or BeatCrush?
PolyCyclo ships an update every 4 days, and BeatCrush fortnightly. Most recently, PolyCyclo was updated on October 17, 2026 and BeatCrush on October 7, 2026.

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