Comparison

BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM vs BPM Helper

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

BPM Helper

Instantly discover the tempo of any song by simply tapping along to the beat. The application automatically detects when you stop tapping and displays the calculated BPM.

Highlights
  • Real-time BPM detection
  • Automatic result locking
  • Simple tap interface
  • Instant tempo display
Features
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BPM Helper is the fastest way to find the tempo of any song. Just tap the button on the beat and your BPM appears instantly. Stop tapping and the result locks in automatically.

Screenshots

BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM4 screens
BPM Helper1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BPM Helper at none against BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM's shown. BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM's advantage is ratings volume (919 vs 8) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and BPM Helper sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM against 4.5 for BPM Helper. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM has 919 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM ships an update every 2 months, BPM Helper every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM versus BPM Helper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPMBPM Helper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (919 ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews65.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings919 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToo Much Wasabi, LLCIgor Rusinov

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%

BPM Helper

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

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

BPM Helper

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
4 purchases

BPM Helper

One-time4
  • Tiny Tip$0.99
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
Show 1 more
  • Large Tip$7.99

Questions

Is BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM free?
BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BPM Helper free?
BPM Helper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM or BPM Helper?
BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM is rated higher. BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM averages 4.6 out of 5 from 919 ratings, while BPM Helper averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM or BPM Helper have ads?
BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM shows ads; BPM Helper does not.
Which is updated more often, BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM or BPM Helper?
BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM ships an update every 2 months, and BPM Helper every 4 months. Most recently, BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM was updated on October 26, 2026 and BPM Helper on September 24, 2026.

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