Comparison

Harmonix vs MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter

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

Head to head
About

Harmonix

This app provides an intelligent controller for the Elektron Digitone FM Synth, offering features like sound type programming, parameter randomization, and pattern generation. It allows for manual or queued pattern launching and includes customizable keyboard filters for note selection and parameter control.

Highlights
  • Intelligent Sound Types
  • Parameter Randomize/Morph/Reset
  • Sound Design Functions & Macros
  • Mixer Control
  • Intelligent Pattern Generation
  • Customizable Keyboard Filters
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Harmonix is an intelligent controller for Elektron's Digitone FM Synth! - Intelligent Sound Types (Pad, Strings, Drone, Hybrid, Keys, Classic, Dub, Mono, Organ, Bass, Square, Noise, Kick, Perc, Chaos, Custom) lets you program Sounds with minimal effort - Randomize / Morph / Reset parameters (Tracks, Pages, MFX, Mixer, Mods) - Sound design functions and macros - Mixer to control Track Levels, Mute, Pan, Drive & FX Sends - Randomize Modulations - Intelligent Pattern Generation - Snapshots for install recall of Sounds - Manually launch Patterns or Queue up to 16 Patterns (Song Mode) - Save / Load Presets - Customizable Keyboard filters notes to the selected Key / Scale, and controls various parameters with vertical finger movement *OS 1.30 or higher is required

About

MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter

Features
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Ever wished your gear could just follow the music that's playing? MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter listens through the microphone, detects the BPM in real time, and keeps sending it to your equipment as MIDI Clock and Tap Tempo CC. Sync your delay pedals, arpeggiators, drum machines and loopers — no more frantically tapping along to the track. LISTENS AND DETECTS • Fully automatic beat detection from the microphone • Auto mode analyzes Low / Mid / High / Full frequency bands simultaneously and picks whichever hears the beat most clearly — kick-heavy tracks and hi-hat-driven grooves both lock in automatically • Or pin detection to a specific band: Kick, Snare, or Hi-Hat • Customizable detection range (60–200 BPM), 2x BPM mode for double-time output • One-tap manual tempo setting with tap tempo SEE WHAT IT HEARS • Beat markers on the live waveform show exactly where each beat was recognized • Optional detection envelope overlay reveals what the detector is actually analyzing • Flash lamp blinking in sync with the BPM • Real-time waveform and level meter MIDI OUTPUT • MIDI Clock transmission (24 PPQN) • Tap Tempo CC messages (customizable CC number and channel) • Bluetooth MIDI support — connect to your gear wirelessly • Auto-gain keeps detection stable even at low volumes (up to 30x) BUILT FOR THE STAGE • Settings save automatically and apply instantly • MIDI send / beat detection indicators • Pause and resume anytime In the DJ booth, at rehearsal, on stage: stop matching tempo by ear and let the phone in your pocket handle it.

Screenshots

MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter at Free against Harmonix's $14.99. Harmonix's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter is free to download; Harmonix costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Harmonix ships an update every 2 weeks, MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Harmonix versus MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHarmonixMIDI Pulse BPM Detecter
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcos KohlerPROTOTYPE LABS, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

In-app purchases

None

Harmonix

No in-app purchases

None

MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Harmonix free?
Harmonix costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter free?
MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Harmonix or MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter have ads?
Neither Harmonix nor MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Harmonix or MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter?
Harmonix ships an update every 2 weeks, and MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter every 5 months. Most recently, Harmonix was updated on October 3, 2026 and MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter on September 29, 2026.

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