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liveBPM - Beat Detector

liveBPM - Beat Detector

by Daniel Bach

106 ratings
113 reviews
#51 in paid Music
🔧 Utilities
🎵 Music
$3.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 31, 2012
  • May 9, 2017

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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Last updated on July 26, 2026.

User reviews

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Awesome!

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

Thank you

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

The True OG L I VE is back!

The True OG L I VE is back! Love to see it - Eris Drew
Eris Drew 23Eris Drew 23

Best bpm live tracker in the market

By far best app in the market. The tracking is so exact you can use the bpm for DJing
Daniel FrühstückDaniel Frühstück

Live BPM

I’m a new user to Live BPM. After working with it for many hours now, I’m happy to say it works easy and seamlessly. The one enhancement I would suggest is:
Adding a regular Metronome feature that you can set at the beginning of each song on stage(to begin the song) then display the beginning tempo to the ongoing tempo during the performance. Not sure if you can do this. It would definitely be an enhancement.
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RipperJoeRipperJoe
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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.