Comparison

Loop Buddy vs Tap Tempo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Loop Buddy

Practice music sections repeatedly by creating custom loops. Slow down playback to learn difficult passages and memorize entire songs more effectively. Ideal for musicians who need to rehearse on the go.

Highlights
  • Create custom loops from music library
  • Set start and end points for loops
  • Adjust playback speed of loops
  • Slow down music without pitch change
  • Memorize song sections easily
Features
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Can’t rehearse at home? Rehearse in the car, on the train, in the bus, or on a plane! Identify sections of the music you want to learn, like a guitar solo or some tricky phrase, then create a looping pattern that you can play over and over again. Slow down the loops you create in order to memorize them easier! Create a whole series of loops for a given song in your music library, and become familiar with an entire piece before your plane lands! Features: - Create loops from any song in your music library by identifying the start and end loop points for any section of the song: a guitar solo, a fast-paced rap verse, a drum fill, and so on. - Listen to that loop section 10 billion times until you have it memorized. - Change the playback speed of your loops. Slow it down without changing the pitch of the song in order to hear each note more clearly!

About

Tap Tempo

Features
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Need to find the exact speed of a song fast? Tap Tempo: BPM Counter is the ultimate beat tracker and tempo finder for musicians, DJs, music producers, dancers, and sound engineers. Whether you are practicing an instrument, beat-matching tracks in a DJ set, or setting up delay times in the studio, just tap along to any rhythm to get instant, accurate Beats Per Minute (BPM) detection. Key Features: • Instant BPM Counter: Tap anywhere on the screen to calculate song tempo in real time with precision accuracy. • Built-In Precision Metronome: Lock in your timing and practice with an ultra-reliable metronome once you find your speed. • Delay & Reverb Time Calculator: Automatically convert your tapped BPM into milliseconds (ms) and Hertz (Hz)—perfect for audio producers setting up music production plugins or hardware delay pedals. • Tap History Log: Save and organize your tapped song tempos for quick reference during live shows or rehearsals. • High-Precision Algorithm: Smooth, averaged tempo calculation ensures you get a realistic reading without jumping around. • Clean & Modern Visuals: Dark mode interface designed for easy readability on stage, in dark venues, or in the studio. Who is Tap Tempo for? - Musicians & Bands: Find song tempos quickly during rehearsals or lock in live performance timing. - DJs & Producers: Quickly match tracks, analyze beat speed, and sync delay pedals or DAW projects. - Dancers & Fitness Instructors: Track tempo speeds for choreography, workouts, or cardio rhythm routines. - Heart Rate Tracking: Quick and simple manual pulse tracking tool. Stop struggling with complex tools or apps that interrupt your rhythm with invasive ads mid-tap. Tap Tempo gives you a clean, ultra-responsive beat counter built for speed and accuracy. Download Tap Tempo: BPM Counter today and never miss a beat! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JA2qbmN_dbOuV3B5ATYa6hLgcpbH-VOieW1uxV3V4wI

Screenshots

Loop Buddy4 screens
Tap Tempo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Loop Buddy at none against Tap Tempo's shown. Loop Buddy also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Loop Buddy versus Tap Tempo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoop BuddyTap Tempo
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClear Blue MediaFreedom Media Apps

In-app purchases

None

Loop Buddy

No in-app purchases

None

Tap Tempo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loop Buddy free?
Loop Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tap Tempo free?
Tap Tempo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Loop Buddy or Tap Tempo have ads?
Tap Tempo shows ads; Loop Buddy does not.

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