# Video tachometer vs Camera RPM Meter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Video tachometer at 84% against Camera RPM Meter's 15%. Video tachometer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.1) and ads (none vs shown). Camera RPM Meter's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video tachometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Camera RPM Meter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video tachometer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84 and 37 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Video tachometer's written reviews are positive against 15% of Camera RPM Meter's.

Video tachometer ships an update every 3 months, Camera RPM Meter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video tachometer | Camera RPM Meter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-tachometer/id1492583587/reviews)** | [2.1 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-rpm-meter-strobelight/id1583247436/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **84** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | **83.9% of reviews** | 15.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmitriy Kharutskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/817385891) | [Ihsan Ullah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488089071) |

## What reviewers say

### Video tachometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-tachometer/id1492583587)

This app uses slow-motion video to create a strobe light effect, allowing you to measure rotational speeds. It records video with detailed information like frame rate and exposure, and offers customizable text overlays.

**Highlights:** Strobe light effect simulation, Rotational speed measurement (RPM/Hz), Slow-motion video recording, Customizable text overlays on video, Adjustable frame rate and exposure, Records 4K video (if supported)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Clever approach
- 🚀 Works beautifully
- 👍 Very handy
- 👍 Accurate measurements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too much in paid version
- 💰 Free version limited
- 🤔 Confusing settings initially
- 👎 Unclear about recording
- 👎 No built-in video recording

**Reported bugs**

- Does not read anything
- Pop-ups for paid features
- Interface visible in screen recording

**Requested features**

- Ability to record video
- Slow phase shift mode
- Improved UI for initial setup
- Long press for gradual increment/decrement


### Camera RPM Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-rpm-meter-strobelight/id1583247436)

Measure rotational speed using your phone's camera or a simulated strobe light. Simply mark the rotating object and adjust the settings until it appears stationary to get an accurate RPM reading. The app also functions as a torchlight.

**Highlights:** Measure RPM with mobile camera, Measure RPM with strobe light simulation, Adjust RPM with seek bar or buttons, Torchlight functionality, Offline use, Compact app size

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Un Lock All Features | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video tachometer free?

Video tachometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Camera RPM Meter free?

Camera RPM Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Video tachometer or Camera RPM Meter?

Video tachometer is rated higher. Video tachometer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Camera RPM Meter averages 2.1 from 37 ratings.

### Do Video tachometer or Camera RPM Meter have ads?

Camera RPM Meter shows ads; Video tachometer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Video tachometer or Camera RPM Meter?

Video tachometer ships an update every 3 months, and Camera RPM Meter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Video tachometer was updated on November 7, 2026 and Camera RPM Meter on November 3, 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.*