Comparison

CrossBeat vs SimplyFlange

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

Head to head
About

CrossBeat

Features
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Features: – very stable engine while battery consumption remains very low – use as a metronome and/or rhythm trainer by tapping easy to very complex accents – off instrument rhythmic training no matter where you are – one of the most accurate metronomes with the possibility to add subdivisions and accent patterns (Crossbeats) – 3 Volume sliders for Pulse, Subdivisions and Accents – Progress-bar which indicates actual position within the bar (visual orientation) – Visual metronome count – over 100 Exercises for accents in 1/8th notes triplets, sixteens and sextuplets – accent groupings as well in 5 and 7, to create even more interesting and challenging crossbeats – real-time feedback of tapping accuracy by red, orange or green light – great selection of sounds, selectable for each device (pulse, subdivisions, accents, right and left tap) independently. Makes practice routine even more fun – intuitive menu navigation and clear design – storage of user preferences of last session (exercise and sounds) CrossBeat is a modern Metronome and one of a kind Rhythm-trainer, for all musicians no matter if you are a newbie or experienced player. The difficulty-level of the exercises can be adjusted individually. Are you sitting in a train and feel like doing a short exercise? Put in your ear plugs and tap a few exercises. Are you a Music educator who's constantly looking for new ways to improve the didactic possibilities? CrossBeat will definitely enrich your lessons and give your students a modern way of learning rhythms. CrossBeat gives you so many possible applications and will definitely improve time, rhythmical understanding and odd-meter skills. Exercises are designed with clear didactic thoughts. Train each position (accent) of a subdivision and the sound created in relation to the basic pulse. For that you can use one of the tap buttons to play pulse and the other to play the accents. (Left or right can be adjusted) After you've mastered the basic accents you can go on the odd grouped accents. That means groups of 3 for 16th notes, groups of 4 for triplets and sextuplets etc. or even harder with groups of 5 and 7. Strive for a relaxed feeling and total rhythmic understanding, count the pulse loud and try to end up playing the exercises only supported by the pulse of the app. No support anymore with subdivisions. Layout (for now) optimized for iPhone.

About

SimplyFlange

This audio effect app provides a straightforward flange effect for a retro sound. It functions as an AUv3 app extension, compatible with hosts like AUM, Cubasis, and GarageBand.

Highlights
  • Retro flange audio effect
  • AUv3 app extension
  • Compatible with AUM, Cubasis, GarageBand
  • Standalone app functionality
  • Simple and straightforward interface
Features
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A simple but straightforward flange audio effect to give you that nice retro feel. The filter exists in an AUv3 app extension so it is available for use in any host app that supports AudioUnit components such as AUM or Cubasis or GarageBand.

Screenshots

CrossBeat1 screens
SimplyFlange2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SimplyFlange at every 9 days against CrossBeat's every 39 months. SimplyFlange also leads on price ($0.99 vs $2.99). CrossBeat's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CrossBeat costs $2.99 and SimplyFlange $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CrossBeat ships an update every 39 months, SimplyFlange every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CrossBeat versus SimplyFlange: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossBeatSimplyFlange
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 39 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStefan MeichtryBrad Howes

In-app purchases

None

CrossBeat

No in-app purchases

None

SimplyFlange

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CrossBeat free?
CrossBeat costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimplyFlange free?
SimplyFlange costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do CrossBeat or SimplyFlange have ads?
Neither CrossBeat nor SimplyFlange shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CrossBeat or SimplyFlange?
CrossBeat ships an update every 39 months, and SimplyFlange every 9 days. Most recently, CrossBeat was updated on September 10, 2026 and SimplyFlange on September 17, 2026.

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