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liveBPM - Beat Detector

liveBPM - Beat Detector

by Daniel Bach

121 ratings
116 reviews
#17 in paid Music
🔧 Utilities
🎵 Music
$3.99

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Released
August 31, 2012
Updated
May 9, 2017

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Developer

Daniel Bach
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About

This app monitors tempo by detecting music and beats through your device's microphone. It continuously displays the current beats per minute (BPM) and helps musicians maintain a steady rhythm. It offers advanced features like tempo curve visualization and audio spectrum analysis for professional use.

✓Real-time BPM detection
✓Tempo curve visualization
✓Audio spectrum analysis
✓Multiple zoom modes
✓Low battery consumption
✓Accurate beat detection engine
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What's New in liveBPM

1.2.1

May 9, 2017

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. - added 64 bit support to improve performance on current hardware and to ensure compatibility for iOS 11 - fixed a bug where during startup, the audio output would move to the small speaker on the iPhone when not using line-out - updated connection to iOS audio, using the native sampling rate of 48 kHz - now using the measurement mode, minimizing the amount of system-supplied signal processing Version 2.0 is work in progress, featuring a new improved beat detection engine. Feel free to contact me if you are interested in beta-testing (via facebook or dev.daniel.bach googlemail com).

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Charts

Top Paid

📈 17+2

Music

This app rose +2 positions in Music chart.

Last updated on November 6, 2026.

Top Paid

📊 179

Global

The app has maintained its position at 179 recently.

Last updated on November 6, 2026.

User reviews

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Best there is. Too bad you can’t get it anymore.

This is literally the ONLY BPM detector that I have found to be useful for my purposes. The others are just too erratic and a buddy of mine has been trying to create an app that is comparable, but gave up.
I use it at practice and gigs to monitor the whole bands tempo and adjust if it gets too fast or slow.
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TBT/A Barracus

Love this app

For years certain bands I play in I had a bpm meter that use a trigger on snare. That means certain songs without snare or with overly complex patterns did read well. This app is great
DBdrummer Bloodyrich

Awesome!

My contract dance band totally relies on this to keep a good tempo for dancers. It’s the best!
S1Sharon 1956

Thank you

Just want to say thanks for bringing Live BPM back to the App Store. I’ve really missed it.
RRRhythm rat

The True OG L I VE is back!

The True OG L I VE is back! Love to see it - Eris Drew
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FAQ

What does liveBPM do?

liveBPM is a tempo monitoring tool that detects music and beats through your device's microphone. It continuously displays the current tempo in beats per minute (BPM), acting as an objective tempo reference for musicians.

How accurate is liveBPM?

The app's beat detection engine is well-tested and designed for trustworthiness. It can produce results accurate to within 0.1 BPM under conditions of a constant tempo and strong rhythmic impulses, such as from drums or accentuated rhythm instruments.

Is liveBPM free to use?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid tool. There are no mentions of free usage, in-app purchases, or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

Who can benefit from using liveBPM?

This app is designed for professional use by drummers, bands, and DJs. It's also beneficial for any musician looking to improve their sense of time, practice without a click track, map tempo changes in recordings, or gain confidence in their timing.

What are the advantages of liveBPM over a traditional metronome?

liveBPM offers several advantages, including not being tied to a click, which allows for more flexibility and the use of tempo changes to enhance musical expression. It also helps musicians use tempo changes to enhance their musical expression and improves timing confidence.