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BPM Detector: Live Tempo

BPM Detector: Live Tempo

Auto BPM finder for any song

268 ratings
102 reviews
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Released
May 22, 2021
Updated
June 6, 2026

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Developer

Quentin Hayot
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About

This application automatically detects the tempo (BPM) of any music or rhythm in real-time using your device's microphone. It offers features like song identification, detection history, and a visual BPM graph for precise timing analysis.

✓Automatic BPM detection
✓Real-time tempo analysis
✓Shazam song identification
✓BPM detection history
✓Fullscreen BPM display
✓BPM variation graph
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What users say about BPM Detector

Reviews of BPM Detector are mixed: the Music app is rated 4.3/5 from 268 App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to use and practical, fast BPM calculation. Top complaints: excessive and intrusive ads, inaccurate BPM readings sometimes. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use and practical
  • 🚀Fast BPM calculation
  • 🎶Shazam integration is a plus
  • 💯Accurate and reliable detection
  • ✨Slick and well-designed interface
  • 👍Great for band practice and DJs
  • 💰Lifetime Pro ticket is good value
  • 👨‍💻Responsive and helpful developer
  • ⚡️Quick updates and improvements
  • 🎧Useful for music preparation
  • ✅Works well in loud environments
  • 🌟Identifies songs automatically
  • 💡Shows tempo multiples (0.5x, 2x)

Negative things

  • 😠Excessive and intrusive ads
  • ⚠️Inaccurate BPM readings sometimes
  • 🤔Some users feel misled about functionality
  • 📱Not ideal for detecting drum BPMs
  • 🚫Music playback cuts out during detection
  • 💻Not available for Mac
  • 📱App can get hot on iPhone Pro
  • 📉BPM readings can drop unexpectedly
  • 💰Pro version price is high for some
  • 🧐Privacy concerns regarding data transfer
  • 🎛️Graphic display too small for some users
  • 🎚️Range selection feature is unnecessary for some
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What's New in BPM Detector

3.0.1

June 6, 2026

- Detection engine rewritten from scratch! Faster, more accurate and more energy efficient! - Apple Watch companion app! Read the BPM from your wrist!

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

BPM Detector Pro

Continuous detection without ads

$0.991 Month
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User reviews

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Très précis

Rapide et précis, exactement ce dont j'avais besoin. Merci pour cette mise à jour.
JJkleroy

Response from developer

Merci pour votre commentaire !

Appli

Bonne appli
J’ai la version pro
La détection des BPM est rapide et fiable et SHAZAM accessoirement reconnaît bien les morceaux
SSebtoo29

Love it, add dedicated button plz

Love this app paid for the life time, but please put a dedicated button for start and stop or at least a way to add one in options. Great app do recommend.
Sscrubbyb

BPM

Souvent de bon conseil
FFreevoox.17

Mauvais en l’état

Incapable de détecter correctement le BPM de rythmes simples depuis les récentes mises à jour, je précise que j’ai la version payante… A simplement éviter en l’état.
MMusul2d
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Reported Bugs

9 issues

Ads cover screen and won't go away

Bug

Ads get stuck and cannot be exited

Bug

Music cuts out during detection

Bug

Inaccurate BPM for certain genres (e.g., drum and bass)

Bug

App gets hot on iPhone Pro

Bug

BPM readings drop significantly after initial detection

Bug

Inappropriate advertisements (e.g., gambling)

Bug

App sometimes registers double BPM for slow tracks

Bug

Sensitivity settings don't detect subtle sounds

Bug
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Requested Features

8 requests

Apple Watch integration

Feature

Ableton Link support

Feature

Dark mode

Feature

Metronome function with click sound

Feature

DJ Tap Tempo feature

Feature

Custom BPM detection range

Feature

Graph of last 30s BPM

Feature

Mac version

Feature

FAQ

What does the BPM Detector : Live Tempo app do?

This app automatically detects the tempo (BPM) of any music or rhythm playing around you in real-time. It uses your device's microphone to listen and calculate the BPM with high accuracy, eliminating the need for manual tapping.

What are the key features of this BPM detector app?

Key features include automatic BPM detection without tapping, integration with Shazam to identify song names and artists, a history of past tempo detections, a fullscreen display for better visibility, and a variation tracker that visualizes tempo stability over time.

Is this app free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases and may display advertisements. Specific features or advanced functionalities might be unlocked through these purchases.

Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for DJs, musicians, dancers, fitness instructors, and anyone who needs to quickly and accurately determine the tempo of music or rhythms. It's also useful for music discovery and practice sessions.

Can this app identify songs while detecting BPM?

Yes, the app features Shazam integration, allowing you to identify the song name and artist simultaneously while it's detecting the BPM. This provides both track information and tempo data at the same time.