# BackTrax vs BPM Detector

The clearest difference is price: BPM Detector at Free against BackTrax's $14.99. BPM Detector also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.7) and review sentiment (61% vs 25%). BackTrax's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

BPM Detector is free to download; BackTrax costs $14.99 up front. BPM Detector sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BackTrax asks for nothing beyond the download.

BPM Detector holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BPM Detector has 267 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of BackTrax's written reviews are positive against 61% of BPM Detector's.

BackTrax ships an update monthly, BPM Detector every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BackTrax | BPM Detector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtrax/id1425566795/reviews) | **[4.3 (267 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bpm-detector-live-tempo/id1566588809/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **267** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **60.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 12 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aisle4 Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/293199585) | [Quentin Hayot](https://appshunter.io/developer/362648866) |

## What reviewers say

### BackTrax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtrax/id1425566795)

Organize and manage all your show's supporting materials, including backing tracks, lyrics, and visual aids. Effortlessly load content from various cloud services and enjoy features like background playback and auto-scrolling lyrics to minimize mistakes and downtime during performances.

**Highlights:** Load songs from cloud services, Support for multiple set libraries, Background playback, Auto-scrolling lyrics, Bluetooth MIDI controller support, Dark Mode support, Large playback control buttons

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### BPM Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bpm-detector-live-tempo/id1566588809)

This application automatically detects the tempo (BPM) of any music or rhythm in real-time using your device's microphone. It offers features like song identification, detection history, and a visual BPM graph for precise timing analysis.

**Highlights:** Automatic BPM detection, Real-time tempo analysis, Shazam song identification, BPM detection history, Fullscreen BPM display, BPM variation graph

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BPM Detector Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| BPM Detector Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| BPM Detector Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| BPM Detector Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| BPM Detector Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| BPM Detector Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| BPM Detector Pro 4 Friends | Free | one-time |
| BPM Detector Pro Unlimited | $3.99 | one-time |
| BPM Detector Pro Unlimited | $4.99 | one-time |
| BPM Detector Pro Unlimited | $7.99 | one-time |
| BPM Detector Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| BPM Detector Pro Unlimited | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and practical
- 🚀 Fast BPM calculation
- 🎶 Shazam integration is a plus
- 💯 Accurate and reliable detection
- ✨ Slick and well-designed interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Excessive and intrusive ads
- ⚠️ Inaccurate BPM readings sometimes
- 🤔 Some users feel misled about functionality
- 📱 Not ideal for detecting drum BPMs
- 🚫 Music playback cuts out during detection

**Reported bugs**

- Ads cover screen and won't go away
- Ads get stuck and cannot be exited
- Music cuts out during detection
- Inaccurate BPM for certain genres (e.g., drum and bass)
- App gets hot on iPhone Pro

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch integration
- Ableton Link support
- Dark mode
- Metronome function with click sound
- DJ Tap Tempo feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BackTrax free?

BackTrax costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BPM Detector free?

BPM Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BackTrax or BPM Detector?

BPM Detector is rated higher. BackTrax averages 2.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while BPM Detector averages 4.3 from 267 ratings.

### Do BackTrax or BPM Detector have ads?

BPM Detector shows ads; BackTrax does not.

### Which is updated more often, BackTrax or BPM Detector?

BackTrax ships an update monthly, and BPM Detector every 3 days. Most recently, BackTrax was updated on October 26, 2026 and BPM Detector on October 27, 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.*