# BPM Detector: Live Tempo — Auto BPM finder for any song

> Automatic real-time music tempo (BPM) detection and song identification. (iPhone/iPad app by Quentin Hayot.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bpm-detector-live-tempo/id1566588809 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Quentin Hayot](https://appshunter.io/developer/362648866)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 254 App Store ratings · 95 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 61 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2021-05-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bpm-detector-live-tempo/id1566588809/reviews.md

## What is BPM Detector?

Any song. Any room. Instant BPM.

Point your iPhone at the music and watch the tempo appear — automatically, in real time. No tapping. No guessing.

BPM Detector listens through your mic and locks onto the beat of whatever's playing — a track, a live band, a drum loop, a record — and shows the BPM the moment it hears it.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
• Zero tapping — the BPM just appears, and keeps updating live.
• Real-time accuracy — watch the number lock in within seconds.
• Made for how you work — DJs, producers, drummers, dancers, fitness instructors, and curious listeners.

FEATURES
• Automatic BPM detection — read the live tempo of any music or instrument, hands-free.
• Shazam built in — grab the song title and artist while you read its BPM.
• Apple Watch app — see the tempo right on your wrist.
• Detection history — every reading saved with timestamp, track info, and BPM. Perfect for sets, rehearsals, and crate-digging.
• Fullscreen mode — huge, high-contrast numbers you can read across the room.
• Variation graph — see how steady the tempo holds, beat for beat.

Open it, hear the music, get the BPM. That's it.

Download BPM Detector and never guess a tempo again.

Terms of Use:
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Automatic BPM detection
- Real-time tempo analysis
- Shazam song identification
- BPM detection history
- Fullscreen BPM display
- BPM variation graph

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BPM Detector Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| BPM Detector Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| BPM Detector Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| BPM Detector Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| BPM Detector Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| BPM Detector Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BPM Detector Pro Unlimited | $7.99 | one-time |
| BPM Detector Pro Unlimited | $7.99 | one-time |
| BPM Detector Pro Unlimited | $3.99 | one-time |
| BPM Detector Pro 4 Friends | Free | one-time |
| BPM Detector Pro Unlimited | $4.99 | one-time |
| BPM Detector Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| BPM Detector Pro Unlimited | $12.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of BPM Detector?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 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)

**Cons**

- 😠 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

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Ads cover screen and won't go away
- Ads get stuck and cannot be exited
- Music cuts out during detection
- Inaccurate BPM for certain genres (e.g., drum and bass)
- App gets hot on iPhone Pro
- BPM readings drop significantly after initial detection
- Inappropriate advertisements (e.g., gambling)
- App sometimes registers double BPM for slow tracks
- Sensitivity settings don't detect subtle sounds

**Most requested features**

- Apple Watch integration
- Ableton Link support
- Dark mode
- Metronome function with click sound
- DJ Tap Tempo feature
- Custom BPM detection range
- Graph of last 30s BPM
- Mac version

## Recent user reviews (10 of 95)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bpm-detector-live-tempo/id1566588809/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Mauvais en l’état

*2026-07-07*

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.

### 2/5 — Caution. ONLY works with mic

*2026-05-25*

Instructions describe how to get BPM readings for songs you play on your phone, but it either can’t or the instructions are so messed up I don’t understand.   And I dropped the $$ for the lifetime Pro ticket based on reviews.  I feel like I was suckered.

**Developer response:** Hey !
Thanks for trying my app and leaving a review!

You can get the BPM from song playing on your phone but it has to be playing out loud from the speaker so the mic can pick it up. Unfortunately, iOS doesn't allow an app to listen to another app's audio directly. I can't get around this rule 😞. The app's description states that the detection is made from the microphone.

Don't hesitate to contact me at support@squatsoft.com if you need help requesting a refund!

Best,
Quentin

### 5/5 — All good with this

*2026-03-23*

Good follow up by the founder - at least you chat to a real person on email

**Developer response:** Always happy to help !

### 5/5 — ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS APP

*2026-03-13*

I absolutely love this app. It is so practical, it helps me with identifying the tempo of a song and having the Shazam integration with the app is Chef’s kiss!! It’s simple and easy to use!!

**Developer response:** Thanks for your review. I'm glad that my app is useful to you!

### 3/5 — Ungenau

*2026-03-09*

Mein erster Test war direkt frustrierend. Nach mehreren Versuch hatte ich mehrere Ergebnisse. Konnte die nicht verifizieren, da nach ein paar Mal eine Sperre kam, worauf ich zur bezahlten Version wechseln sollte…

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2026-02-01*

Application très bien conçue, stable et efficace. Les fonctionnalités sont utiles et faciles à prendre en main. Je recommande !

### 5/5 — The best

*2026-01-26*

This app does exactly what we need it to do and more. Not only is your bpm calculated extremely fast, you can also see the name of the song that you are detecting.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your kind review. I'm glad that you like it!

### 1/5 — お金の無駄

*2026-01-24*

精度が低い

### 5/5 — Fantastic for band practice

*2025-12-13*

This apps is great for proving to the drummer that they’re playing at the right tempo….. or not.

### 2/5 — Makes you select a range, for no reason

*2025-12-05, version 2.4.0*

Why? Developer — why?  It can be done without. LiveBPM used to do it

## Frequently asked questions about BPM Detector

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.1 — 2026-06-06

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

### 3.0.0 — 2026-06-03

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

### 2.4.0 — 2025-11-27

- Bugfixes

### 2.3.2 — 2025-11-21

- New BPM detection engine : faster, more accurate and super energy efficient!
- (PRO) Background detection : Thanks to the new BPM detection engine, the detection can continue even in the background!
- (PRO) Live Activities : Check the current BPM from the lock screen or the Dynamic Island!
- Bugfixes

### 2.3.1 — 2025-11-20

- New BPM detection engine : faster, more accurate and super energy efficient!
- (PRO) Background detection : Thanks to the new BPM detection engine, the detection can continue even in the background!
- (PRO) Live Activities : Check the current BPM from the lock screen or the Dynamic Island!

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