Comparison

BeatMirror vs GetLiveBPM

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

Head to head
About

BeatMirror

This app uses your device's microphone to detect and display musical tempo in real-time. It provides a scrollable graph of your tempo history, helping musicians improve their rhythm and internal clock. Features include a wide tempo range, flexible accuracy across time signatures, and visual feedback for tempo drift.

Highlights
  • Real-time tempo detection
  • Scrollable tempo history graph
  • Wide tempo range (35-220 bpm)
  • Flexible accuracy across time signatures and rhythms
  • Visual feedback for tempo drift
  • Customizable zoom features
  • Tempo keyboard with tap pad
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BeatMirror uses your device's built-in microphone to detect musical tempo in real-time. Just tap start and a graph of your tempo will appear right away, allowing you to scroll through your tempo history and see trends. Perfect for musicians looking to build their internal rhythm, or to see the tempo of their favorite songs in real-time! TESTIMONIALS: "BeatMirror truly is simplicity at its finest. That quality is missing from most apps who try to cram too many features into one app thus making it difficult to use and many times buggy. We feel like your app is VERY good. We're reviewing BeatMirror and it will be a part of the next show. It's got nothing but thumbs up!" - Phil Smith of "Drummer's Weekly Groovecast" (podcast) "When I first heard about BeatMirror, I was kind of skeptical but after trying it out for weeks now and playing with it everyday, I'm mindblown. Alex really wanted to put a focus on helping drummers improve their internal clock and I really think he's done so." - Richard Ducat of "Drummers I Like" (podcast) "Overall, this app is so quick and simple to use, there's not really an excuse as to why you wouldn't use it during practice sessions, just to see how you’re improving. If you're a drummer, having an app on your phone or tablet like BeatMirror just makes sense." - Laura Barnes of MI-PRO (mi-pro.co.uk) FEATURES: Good music needs good rhythm. But learning to stay on beat—learning to groove—isn't always easy. Build your inner metronome with BeatMirror and catch yourself when you're speeding up or slowing down. Here’s what BeatMirror has to offer: - Wide tempo range. Tempo detection between 35 bpm and 220 bpm. - Fast. Detects tempo quickly and accurately. - Flexible. Accurate across time signatures (e.g., 4/4, 6/8) and rhythm styles (e.g., swing). - Real-time, scrollable graph. Displays current tempo and tempo history in real-time. - Zoom features. Choose tight, loose, or full zoom—or double-tap the graph for easy toggling. - Easy sharing. Share your tempo graph with a tap. - Easy-to-read interface. Optimized for various light environments, such as stages and practice spaces. - Tempo keyboard. A special tempo keyboard (with tap pad) lets you set a target tempo easily and intuitively. - Visual feedback. If you drift from your target tempo, BeatMirror shows a red (slow down!), blue (speed up!), or green (perfect!) indicator. - Custom count-in. BeatMirror gives you an optional count-in before you start playing. - Versatile. Perfect for solo practice, band rehearsals, recorded music, and you can even use it at concerts! - Triplet mode. Boost accuracy in triplet-time with the new triplet mode. - Tutorial. An in-app tutorial gets you up and running in a flash. TIPS FOR BEST PERFORMANCE: - Avoid handling your device during tempo measurement. - Be mindful of competing noise near the device's microphone (e.g., conversation, typing). NOTES ON USAGE: - Recorded music. To detect the tempo of recorded music using BeatMirror, follow these steps: 1) Play a song from your favorite music player app using the device speaker (i.e., unplug your headphones). Or, play the song from a different device altogether. 2) Open BeatMirror and start tempo detection, adjusting the tempo range if needed. 3) The song's precise tempo will then be displayed in real-time. Questions or feedback about BeatMirror? Please don't hesitate to get in touch anytime. Just tap the envelope icon in BeatMirror or reach out at tenkettles.com/contact. Happy practicing! -Alex

About

GetLiveBPM

This app uses your device's microphone to detect and display the real-time tempo of any music. It offers a visual chart of tempo drift and a manual tap tempo mode for noisy environments. Advanced audio analysis provides precise BPM measurements processed entirely on-device.

Highlights
  • Live BPM detection via microphone
  • Accurate tempo history chart
  • Tap tempo fallback mode
  • Decimal and sub-integer precision
  • 100% on-device audio processing
Features
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Keep your tempo perfectly on track with GetLiveBPM the ultimate real-time tempo detector and BPM counter designed for musicians, drummers, and bands. Whether you are practicing in your room, rehearsing with your band, or playing a live gig, GetLiveBPM acts as your passive audio companion to instantly identify and track the exact speed of your music. KEY FEATURES: • Live BPM Detection via Microphone: No cables needed. Simply point your device's microphone at the audio source (drums, speakers, or acoustic instruments) to get an instant, real-time tempo measurement. • Accurate Tempo History Chart: Visualizing your timing is key. Track your tempo drift over time with an intuitive live chart. See exactly where you are rushing or dragging during your set. • Tap Tempo Fallback Mode: In ultra-noisy environments or during silent rehearsals? Seamlessly switch to manual tap mode. Tap along with the rhythm to get an instant, accurate average BPM. • Decimal & Sub-Integer Precision: Powered by advanced audio analysis and parabolic interpolation, GetLiveBPM gives you hyper-accurate decimal precision that standard tap tools can't match. • 100% On-Device Audio Processing: Your privacy matters. The advanced detection model runs entirely locally. No internet connection, account signup, or data usage required. WHO IS GETLIVEBPM FOR? • Drummers: Ditch the rigid metronome click and check your natural pocket during live drum practice. • Bands & Live Acts: Keep rehearsals tight and ensure the entire ensemble is locked into the correct tempo. • DJs & Music Producers: Quickly identify the BPM of live tracks or external vinyl audio sources on the fly. • Fitness Instructors: Match your choreography perfectly to the beat of any background track. Download GetLiveBPM today and take control of your musical timing!

Screenshots

BeatMirror4 screens
GetLiveBPM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GetLiveBPM at Free against BeatMirror's $6.99. GetLiveBPM also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). BeatMirror's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, monetization model 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

GetLiveBPM is free to download; BeatMirror costs $6.99 up front. GetLiveBPM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BeatMirror asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BeatMirror holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BeatMirror has 255 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeatMirror ships an update every 3 months, GetLiveBPM weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BeatMirror versus GetLiveBPM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeatMirrorGetLiveBPM
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (255 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews65.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings255 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTen Kettles Inc.Lennard Meijer

Bugs and requests

BeatMirror

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Beat detection inaccurate for guitar picking speed
  • App rounds BPM to nearest whole number, losing decimals
  • Phone overheats after prolonged use
  • App doesn't work unless a target tempo is set
  • App is not precise enough to measure rapid beats
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  • Beat mirror goes gray and stops tracking during certain song sections (e.g., bridges)
  • App does not work with headphones
  • App does not work with acoustic guitar
  • App is not auto-detecting beats, requires tapping
  • App performance appears inconsistent with tempo recording
  • App doesn't pick up correct BPM by playing music
  • Mic on phone sometimes fails to pick up beat
  • App doesn't work on iPhone
  • App doesn't work without headphones
  • App doesn't track BPM without first entering a target BPM

Requested features

4 requests
  • Toggle for BPM decimals display
  • Option to switch between integer and double numbers for DJs
  • Mode to just detect playing without setting target tempo
  • More customization for tempo range zoom

GetLiveBPM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BeatMirror

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GetLiveBPM

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro$5.99

Questions

Is BeatMirror free?
BeatMirror costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GetLiveBPM free?
GetLiveBPM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BeatMirror or GetLiveBPM?
BeatMirror is rated higher. BeatMirror averages 4.7 out of 5 from 255 ratings, while GetLiveBPM averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do BeatMirror or GetLiveBPM have ads?
Neither BeatMirror nor GetLiveBPM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeatMirror or GetLiveBPM?
BeatMirror ships an update every 3 months, and GetLiveBPM weekly. Most recently, BeatMirror was updated on October 29, 2026 and GetLiveBPM on October 25, 2026.

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