# SongSheet Remote vs Beat Station

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SongSheet Remote at none against Beat Station's 3. Beat Station's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (498 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beat Station sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SongSheet Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Beat Station holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beat Station has 498 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of SongSheet Remote's written reviews are positive against 64% of Beat Station's.

SongSheet Remote ships an update every 14 months, Beat Station every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SongSheet Remote | Beat Station |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songsheet-remote/id906550860/reviews) | **[4.5 (498 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-station-drum-machine/id1207156644/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **498** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **63.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 2 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ghostdust](https://appshunter.io/developer/862286718) | [Sonar Multimedia](https://appshunter.io/developer/992774946) |

## What reviewers say

### SongSheet Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songsheet-remote/id906550860)

Control your music sheet app wirelessly from another device. Mount your phone on your instrument and use gestures or a foot pedal to navigate songs and control playback without touching your main screen.

**Highlights:** Wireless control of SongSheet Pro, Gesture-based navigation, Foot pedal integration, Customizable commands, Step through stanzas and songs, Play/pause music playback

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Beat Station

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-station-drum-machine/id1207156644)

This app provides a versatile drum machine for musicians, offering realistic drum sets and extensive loop libraries. It allows for real-time control of song sections and hands-free operation via a Bluetooth MIDI pedalboard, enhancing practice, production, and live performance.

**Highlights:** Realistic drum sets, Extensive drum loop library, Multiple control modes (Loop, Pedal, Song), Bluetooth MIDI pedalboard support, Inter-App Audio and background audio, Export songs as audio files, MIDI implementation and DAW integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beat Station Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Beat Station Pro (Yearly) | $22.99 | per year |
| Beat Station Pro (Lifetime) | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Versatile beat options
- 🎸 Great for guitarists and musicians
- 🎧 Realistic drum sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription-only model
- 🔒 Lack of one-time purchase option
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 💸 Perceived as overpriced

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues (unable to restore purchases)
- App freezing or closing unexpectedly
- Blank tutorial screens
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between beats

**Requested features**

- More beat variety (Latin, jazz, waltz, etc.)
- Ability to import custom drum samples
- Tempo and style changes within a song
- Midi export option
- Better tutorial and customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SongSheet Remote free?

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

### Is Beat Station free?

Beat Station is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SongSheet Remote or Beat Station?

Beat Station is rated higher. SongSheet Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Beat Station averages 4.5 from 498 ratings.

### Do SongSheet Remote or Beat Station have ads?

Neither SongSheet Remote nor Beat Station shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SongSheet Remote or Beat Station?

SongSheet Remote ships an update every 14 months, and Beat Station every 5 weeks. Most recently, SongSheet Remote was updated on October 24, 2026 and Beat Station on October 29, 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.*