BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM vs Art of Listening
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Art of Listening
Catalog your physical music collection, from vinyl to cassettes. Explore detailed album metadata and discover curated reference recordings weekly. Identify music playing on your turntable instantly.
- Catalog physical music collection
- Explore rich album metadata
- Discover weekly reference recordings
- Identify music via acoustic recognition
- Print-style editorial magazine
- Multi-language support
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Art of Listening is a beautifully designed music collection and editorial magazine app for audiophiles, vinyl lovers, CD collectors, and cassette enthusiasts. Catalog your physical music library, explore rich album metadata, and discover handpicked reference recordings every week. BUILD YOUR PHYSICAL ARCHIVE • Easily search and add albums to your Collection or Wishlist • Tag every record by format: Vinyl, CD, or Cassette • Filter and browse your shelf with a clean Swiss/Bauhaus archival interface • Export and share custom visual story cards of your favorite pressings AUDIOPHILE WEEKLY MAGAZINE • Read our curated weekly print-style issue featuring 5 essential reference recordings • Dive into multi-chapter editorial essays on studio engineering, room acoustics, mastering history, and soundstage • Available in 4 languages: English, Turkish, German, and Spanish SONIC IDENTIFIER • Identify any record spinning on the turntable in seconds using acoustic recognition • Add identified albums directly to your Collection or Wishlist DEEP ALBUM METADATA & PREVIEWS • Inspect full tracklists, release years, genres, and record labels • Listen to 30-second audio previews powered by Apple Music
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Art of Listening at none against BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM's 6. Art of Listening also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM's advantage is ratings volume (919 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.2). On price 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
Both are free to download. BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Art of Listening asks for nothing beyond the download.
Art of Listening holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM has 919 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM ships an update every 2 months, Art of Listening every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM | Art of Listening |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (919 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 919 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Too Much Wasabi, LLC | Anil Tashan |
Customer experience
BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM
Art of Listening
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
Art of Listening
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM
- Unlock All Themes$2.99
- Unlock App Icons$2.99
- Unlock Everything$2.99
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- Unlock All Genres$2.99
- Remove Ads$3.99
- Unlock Everything$4.99
Art of Listening
No in-app purchases
Questions
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