# Band Session Note vs BEAT

The clearest difference is price: BEAT at Free against Band Session Note's $9.99. BEAT also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). Band Session Note's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

BEAT is free to download; Band Session Note costs $9.99 up front. Band Session Note sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. BEAT asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Band Session Note against 5.0 for BEAT. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Band Session Note ships an update every 6 days, BEAT weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Band Session Note | BEAT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/band-session-note/id6781333991/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beaton/id6809794982/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 23 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [sung ju KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781333993) | [gilro han](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808596000) |

## What reviewers say

### Band Session Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/band-session-note/id6781333991)

This app allows musicians to handwrite musical scores and charts digitally using an Apple Pencil. It offers tools for sketching chords, rhythms, and annotating imported scores, with features for creating custom sections and setlists for band rehearsals and performances.

**Highlights:** Handwritten score sketching with Apple Pencil, Drum notation with standard lines, Annotate imported scores (PDF/photo), Solfège stickers for kids, Create and manage setlists, Customizable song sections, Export as PNG, JPG, or PDF

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 드럼팩 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 음악놀이 | $0.99 | one-time |
| String Pack (Guitar·Bass·Uke) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| All-in-One Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |


### BEAT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beaton/id6809794982)

Practice along with your music at your desired tempo. This app analyzes your songs, adjusts their speed while maintaining pitch, and offers a metronome with customizable beats and sounds. Create playlists and easily search your music library.

**Highlights:** Tempo analysis of songs, Pitch-preserving speed adjustment, Adjustable tempo dial, Customizable metronome, Separate volume control for music and metronome, A-B section looping, Playlist creation and music search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Band Session Note free?

Band Session Note costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is BEAT free?

BEAT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Band Session Note or BEAT?

Band Session Note and BEAT are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Band Session Note or BEAT have ads?

BEAT shows ads; Band Session Note does not.

### Which is updated more often, Band Session Note or BEAT?

Band Session Note ships an update every 6 days, and BEAT weekly. Most recently, Band Session Note was updated on October 31, 2026 and BEAT on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*