# Beat Detect — BPM analyzer, tap & metronome

> Audio BPM analyzer and metronome with manual tempo adjustment and Ableton Link. (iPhone/iPad app by MIXVIBES.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-detect/id1288620395 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MIXVIBES](https://appshunter.io/developer/417255034)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 2.10/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.2 · 5 MB
- Released: 2017-10-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-detect/id1288620395/reviews.md

## What is Beat Detect?

Beat detect is a simple way to get the tempo of any beat, just by listening through your device mic. It also includes a metronome and options to adjust BPM manually.

////WHEN DO I USE IT
- For DJs: find the BPM of unlabelled tracks. Save some time and beatmatch more easily. 
- For Musicians: get real-time feedback of your band’s tempo. Identify timing fluctuations and changes. 
- For mobile app musicians: play an instrument and sync apps to your tempo with Ableton Link. 

////MAIN FEATURES
- Auto-detect the tempo of any beat
- Keep the beat with built-in metronome
- Adjust tempo manually with tap and + / - buttons
- Restart the clock at anytime for phase synchronization
- Ableton Link: sync compatible apps on several devices by connecting to the same WiFi network.

## Key features

- Auto-detect beat tempo
- Built-in metronome
- Manual BPM adjustment
- Phase synchronization
- Ableton Link for app syncing

## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-detect/id1288620395/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Add Audiobus support please

*2023-10-27*

Audiobus would be awesome
I want to link the app Photon to Stage Traxx with beat detect through the app Audiobus
Thanks

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2021-01-23*

As with key detect this app does not work and will not give you an accurate BPM, the BPM jumps around and can’t figure out what it is.

### 1/5 — Do not buy

*2020-01-18*

Does not even recognise a techno beat with no instruments but the beat...

### 1/5 — doesnt work at all...

*2019-02-17*

no accuracy. waste of money!

### 2/5 — Beat detection

*2019-02-08*

Not sure why but it runs slow constantly having to check the actual beat your key detection app is great

### 1/5 — Useless

*2019-02-04*

The BPMs jump around moving from one meaningless number to the next during every song I tried.

### 2/5 — Does not work as advertised

*2018-09-02*

$3.99 for this? Not yet! The interface is cool, but the program isn’t solid yet.
Please go back to R&D

**Developer response:** Hi, thank you for your honest feedback. Be sure we're taking not of it. Regards

### 1/5 — Unfortunate Purchase

*2018-04-04*

I would prefer to ask for support before writing a review, but that seems hard to do. I have tried every app I can find to measure live beats per minute for live performance. This sounded good, but I am disappointed. Unless I am missing something, it does not keep accurate time, there is no start/stop button so it just runs constantly, it is more limited than advertised. Maybe it will get better?

### 5/5 — Useful app

*2018-03-31*

Nice app to play with my guitar at a steady BPM, metronome function is really useful to do so !

### 2/5 — Does not work , at all.

*2018-03-05*

I thought this would be a great solution to sync an audio signal with Ableton Live using Link. The problem is that when using the built microphone on the iphone, or ipad, this causes the tempo to fluctuate wildly. I guess it might be more reliable with a dedicated ios audio interface but there is no option to select an audio input in the app. I've tried other ios and Mac OS apps by Mixvibes before and they all had problems when first released so maybe the app will be updated to include more audio in options.

## Frequently asked questions about Beat Detect

### How does Beat Detect determine the BPM?

Beat Detect analyzes audio through your device's microphone to automatically detect the tempo of any beat. It provides real-time feedback for musicians and helps DJs identify the BPM of unlabelled tracks.

### What is Ableton Link in Beat Detect?

Ableton Link allows you to sync compatible apps on multiple devices by connecting them to the same WiFi network. This feature is useful for mobile app musicians who need to synchronize their tempo with other applications.

### Can I adjust the tempo manually in Beat Detect?

Yes, Beat Detect offers manual tempo adjustment options. You can use the tap feature or the plus/minus buttons to set the desired BPM.

### What devices does Beat Detect support?

Beat Detect is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to work across these Apple mobile devices.

### How often is Beat Detect updated?

Beat Detect was last updated on October 18, 2017, with version 1.0. The app has not received updates since its initial release.

### What is the age rating for Beat Detect?

Beat Detect has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged four and older.

### Does Beat Detect have ads?

No, Beat Detect does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience.

### What is the user sentiment for Beat Detect based on ratings?

Beat Detect has a rating of 2.1 stars from 7 ratings. This suggests a generally negative user sentiment based on the limited feedback available.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2017-10-18

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

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