Comparison

BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM vs Simple BPM Tap ·

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

Head to head
About

BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM

This app helps DJs and producers identify the beats per minute (BPM) of music tracks. It also suggests over 200 electronic music subgenres based on tempo, aiding in setlist creation and music production.

Highlights
  • Tap to measure BPM
  • Over 200 electronic music subgenres
  • Genre suggestions based on tempo
  • Color-shifting interface based on tempo
  • Tempo Strobe feature
  • Unlockable Themes & Icons
Features
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EDM BPM is an accurate BPM counter that reveals 200+ subgenres of electronic music based on genre and BPM. Become a more dynamic EDM DJ or Producer! "Perfect response time. Love the genre list. Can't wait to use it when I hear something I want to sample. So dope" "Finally a well designed and legit BPM app!" "Excellent app!" “I'm always opening up this app to tap out a song BPM. Work every time! And it's nice lookin too! I also like how the background pulses with the tempo u tap out. Nice job EDM team!” “Does exactly what it does, and even shows the genres. Great app!” Tap the beat of a track to display the BPM, along with tempo-relevant genres and subgenres in an easy and intuitive interface. From bedroom producer to festival DJ, EDM BPM will add some kick (pun absolutely intended) to an otherwise boring task of counting beats. ● DJS: Transition your Progressive Trance DJ set into some Atmospheric Breaks. At 131 BPM, you’ll keep the crowd on their toes while avoiding the dreaded beat-gallop. From Ambient to Hardcore, DJ's will benefit from genre suggestions to spice up their sets while keeping the dance floor hot and sweaty. ● PRODUCERS: Add a genre-traversing Minimal Techno breakdown to your latest Tribal House production. Crack the top charts with your next track! ● EDM ENTHUSIASTS: With over 200 subgenres, discover new styles in a tempo range you're comfortable with. If Balearic Beat is your favorite, you might love some Illbient or Ambient Goa. FEATURES: » OVER 200 subgenres of electronic music under 10 genres including House, Trance, Techno, Drum & Bass, Downtempo, Ambient and more. » Tap on any subgenere to learn more about it! » Swipe the BPM counter to reset and tap a new track. » Color-shifting interface based on tempo (option for static background within the app’s settings). » Unlock Themes & Icons! Customize the look. » Tempo Strobe feature flashes the background to the BPM* » Tap button ripple effect. » Bar counter records the lifetime amount of 4/4 bars you’ve tapped. » Change the BPM decimals to 0, 1 or 2. » Share functionality to let your friends in on your taps. Subgenres include: Dark Ambient, Future Rave, Lo-Fi Hip Hop, Phonk, Lounge, Trip-Hop, Acid Jazz, Trap, Moombahton, Grime, Dubstep, Tropical House, Deep House, Nu-disco, Future House, Bass House, Trouse, Big Beat, Baltimore Club, Miami Bass, Detroit Techno, Minimal, Acid Techno, Dark Trance, Progressive Psy Trance, Uplifting Trance, Darkpsy, Jungle, Liquid Funk, Neurofunk, Techstep, Trancecore, Hardstyle, Jumpstyle, UK Hardcore, Mákina, Freeform, Gabber, Industrial, and many more. *DISCLAIMER: If you are sensitive to flashing screens, do not enable the Tempo Strobe setting. Strobe intensity decreases the faster the tempo gets.

About

Simple BPM Tap ·

This app helps users quickly detect the tempo of music by tapping a button to measure Beats Per Minute (BPM). It offers a "Moving Average" feature for more accurate calculations and stores past BPM readings in a history tab. Users can also switch between light and dark display modes for better visibility.

Highlights
  • BPM detection by tapping
  • Moving Average calculation
  • Tap history log
  • Light and Dark modes
  • Tempo tracking for DJs
Features
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BPM Tap is a very simple application that displays the BPM, short for Beats per Minute, when the button is tapped. This app is especially useful for DJs to quickly detect the current tempo of a tune that is playing. When "Moving Average" is activated, the BPM is calculated using the last ten taps on the screen of the iPhone. The history of each calculated BPM is kept in the History tab. To make this app easy to use in both daylight and dark venues, you can switch the display to Light or Dark mode in the settings.

Screenshots

BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM4 screens
Simple BPM Tap ·3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM at 4.6 against Simple BPM Tap ·'s 4.0. BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM also leads on ratings volume (919 vs 3). Simple BPM Tap ·'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Simple BPM Tap · asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM has 919 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple BPM Tap ·'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM ships an update every 2 months, Simple BPM Tap · monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM versus Simple BPM Tap ·: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPMSimple BPM Tap ·
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (919 ratings) — better4.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews65.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings919 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToo Much Wasabi, LLCJeremie Leroy

Customer experience

BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM

All ratings904 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive65.2%
Neutral6.5%
Negative28.3%

Simple BPM Tap ·

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ads covering app functionality
  • Inconsistent BPM readings
  • Inability to use app without payment

Requested features

5 requests
  • Automatic BPM detection
  • More music genre support
  • Reset or clear function
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Localization to other languages

Simple BPM Tap ·

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM

One-time6
  • Unlock All Themes$2.99
  • Unlock App Icons$2.99
  • Unlock Everything$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Unlock All Genres$2.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Unlock Everything$4.99
None

Simple BPM Tap ·

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM free?
BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple BPM Tap · free?
Simple BPM Tap · is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM or Simple BPM Tap ·?
BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM is rated higher. BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM averages 4.6 out of 5 from 919 ratings, while Simple BPM Tap · averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM or Simple BPM Tap · have ads?
BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM shows ads; Simple BPM Tap · does not.
Which is updated more often, BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM or Simple BPM Tap ·?
BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM ships an update every 2 months, and Simple BPM Tap · monthly. Most recently, BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM was updated on October 26, 2026 and Simple BPM Tap · on October 24, 2026.

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