# BeatMirror vs ATOM Interstate

The clearest difference is price: ATOM Interstate at Free against BeatMirror's $6.99. ATOM Interstate also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). BeatMirror's advantage is ratings volume (256 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

ATOM Interstate is free to download; BeatMirror costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ATOM Interstate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BeatMirror has 256 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BeatMirror ships an update every 3 months, ATOM Interstate every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BeatMirror | ATOM Interstate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (256 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatmirror-track-bpm/id1086730929/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atom-interstate/id6770771824/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **256** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ten Kettles Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/807222476) | [ATOM Interstate](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896763100) |

## What reviewers say

### BeatMirror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatmirror-track-bpm/id1086730929)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast BPM detection
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Game changer for musicians
- 👍 Great for guitar rhythm practice
- 💡 Superior tempo detection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate beat detection for guitar
- 🔋 Phone gets hot
- 🐛 BPM rounding issues
- 🐛 Doesn't work unless target tempo is set
- 🐛 Not ideal for DJs

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### ATOM Interstate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atom-interstate/id6770771824)

Manage all aspects of a music tour, from settlements and expenses to schedules and crew communication. This app streamlines tour operations for professionals on the road.

**Highlights:** Settlements and deal management, Per diem disbursement and tracking, Expense tracking with receipts, Tour budget vs. actuals, Integrated schedule and calendar, Hotel and flight booking overview, Crew roster and shared chat

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BeatMirror free?

BeatMirror costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ATOM Interstate free?

ATOM Interstate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BeatMirror or ATOM Interstate?

ATOM Interstate is rated higher. BeatMirror averages 4.7 out of 5 from 256 ratings, while ATOM Interstate averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do BeatMirror or ATOM Interstate have ads?

Neither BeatMirror nor ATOM Interstate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BeatMirror or ATOM Interstate?

BeatMirror ships an update every 3 months, and ATOM Interstate every 9 days. Most recently, BeatMirror was updated on November 1, 2026 and ATOM Interstate on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*