Comparison

CrossBeat vs My Personal Agent (MPA)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

My Personal Agent (MPA)

Features
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My Personal Agent is more than just an app it’s a community powered platform built exclusively for independent music artists. At its heart is a dynamic network designed to help you connect with other artists, venues, and collaborators who share your vision. Whether you’re planning your first local show or a multi city tour, this network is your greatest asset. Through shared bookings, artists can reduce costs, amplify turnout, and reach new audiences all while retaining full control of their royalties. The app makes it easy to find like minded performers to gig with, organize events together, and even transform non traditional spaces like backyards or garages into creative performance venues. Supporting this network is a suite of tools built to simplify the business side of your music career. Track earnings from ticket sales in real time, manage tour logistics, and generate scannable digital tickets to create a smooth, professional experience for both you and your fans. Unlike traditional booking agents or outdated promo platforms, My Personal Agent gives you everything you need to succeed without sacrificing ownership or authenticity. It’s time to take your career into your own hands and build something powerful, together.

Screenshots

CrossBeat1 screens
My Personal Agent (MPA)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: My Personal Agent (MPA) at Free against CrossBeat's $2.99. My Personal Agent (MPA) also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 39 months). CrossBeat's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

My Personal Agent (MPA) is free to download; CrossBeat costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CrossBeat ships an update every 39 months, My Personal Agent (MPA) weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
CrossBeat versus My Personal Agent (MPA): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossBeatMy Personal Agent (MPA)
Price$2.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 39 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better15.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB140 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperStefan MeichtryDeforrest Cox

In-app purchases

None

CrossBeat

No in-app purchases

None

My Personal Agent (MPA)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CrossBeat free?
CrossBeat costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Personal Agent (MPA) free?
My Personal Agent (MPA) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CrossBeat or My Personal Agent (MPA) have ads?
Neither CrossBeat nor My Personal Agent (MPA) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CrossBeat or My Personal Agent (MPA)?
CrossBeat ships an update every 39 months, and My Personal Agent (MPA) weekly. Most recently, CrossBeat was updated on November 1, 2026 and My Personal Agent (MPA) on October 25, 2026.

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