# QuickTempo

> Musician's tempo detection tool for average and immediate BPM calculation. (iPhone/iPad app by Matthew Fredrickson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quicktempo/id566642886 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matthew Fredrickson](https://appshunter.io/developer/715169955)
- Category: Music, Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 0 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-10-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quicktempo/id566642886/reviews.md

## What is QuickTempo?

QuickTempo is a tool designed for musicians, studio engineers, and music producers to very quickly determine the tempo of something they are listening to by tapping along with it. QuickTempo calculates the average tempo (total taps over total time) and immediate tempo (most recent two taps). It is lightweight in order to be fast and accurate, has very simple and obvious tap and reset buttons, and is easily readable in studios or other low light environments.

## Key features

- Tap to detect tempo
- Calculates average tempo
- Calculates immediate tempo
- Simple tap and reset buttons
- Readable in low light

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quicktempo/id566642886/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Perfect App

*2017-01-16*

Does everything ya need it to.

### 5/5 — Simple tool for a simple job

*2013-04-27*

What's not to love? You tap a beat and it shows you your average bpm. Perfect for my home recording when I need to set a click track.

### 5/5 — ????

*2013-01-25, version 1.0*

I have No idea what this stupid thing even is! I only downloaded it because I couldn't sleep and all it does is reset and reset and reset. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME DOWNLOADING THIS!

## Frequently asked questions about QuickTempo

### What is QuickTempo used for?

QuickTempo is a tool for musicians and producers to quickly determine the tempo (BPM) of music by tapping along with it. It calculates both average and immediate tempos.

### How does QuickTempo calculate tempo?

QuickTempo calculates the average tempo by dividing the total number of taps by the total time elapsed. It also provides an immediate tempo based on the most recent two taps.

### Is QuickTempo easy to use in a studio?

Yes, QuickTempo is designed to be lightweight and fast, with simple tap and reset buttons. Its interface is easily readable, even in low-light studio environments.

### What devices does QuickTempo support?

QuickTempo is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for QuickTempo?

QuickTempo has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is QuickTempo updated?

The latest version of QuickTempo is 1.1, which was released on November 8, 2016. It was originally released on October 9, 2012.

### Does QuickTempo have ads?

No, QuickTempo does not contain advertisements.

### What is the user rating for QuickTempo?

QuickTempo has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars based on one user review.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2016-11-08

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

* Modernized to meet iOS 10 specifications.
* Clean, easy to read interface.

### 1.0 — 2012-10-08

No release notes.

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