Comparison

WIDI App vs BPM detector

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

Head to head
About

WIDI App

Configure and manage wireless Bluetooth MIDI devices. Update firmware, rename devices, adjust Bluetooth settings, and optimize performance for low latency or jitter. Supports group connections and troubleshooting.

Highlights
  • Update device firmware
  • Rename Bluetooth MIDI devices
  • Set Bluetooth transmit power
  • Configure Bluetooth role (peripheral/auto)
  • Set performance mode (low latency/jitter)
  • Set wired MIDI thru function
  • Manage group connections
Features
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The WIDI app is a dedicated application for configuring and setting all WIDI wireless Bluetooth MIDI devices (including WIDI Master, WIDI Jack, WIDI Uhost, WIDI Bud Pro, WIDI Core/CoreX, WIDI Thru6 BT, WIDI K.O.II and authorized products such as Kurzweil Air MIDI, Nektar WIDIFLEX, Xvive MD1, Limex BT etc.). You can use this application for the following operations: * Update to the latest device firmware * Rename device * Set the transmit power of Bluetooth * Set the Bluetooth role to peripheral or auto mode * Set the performance mode for low latency or low jitter * Set the wired MIDI thru function * Set the group auto-learn * Activate the WIDI Master in test mode (red light condition, firmware version v0046 only) * Clear the existing group connection setting * Factory reset * Set up group connection * Link to online trouble shooting contents Note1: The group connection function requires firmware version v0136 or higher. Note2: The group auto-learn function requires firmware version v0166.

About

BPM detector

Easily measure the tempo of any song by tapping along with its beat. This utility works on your phone or smartwatch, helping you quickly find the beats per minute.

Highlights
  • Tap to detect BPM
  • Works on phone and watch
  • Simple interface
  • Real-time tempo measurement
Features
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The BPM detector app allows you to determine the Beats per minutes of a song you are hearing. Just tap the button in sync with the beat. Use it on your phone or your watch.

Screenshots

WIDI App1 screens
BPM detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BPM detector at 100% against WIDI App's 45%. WIDI App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. BPM detector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WIDI App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WIDI App ships an update monthly, BPM detector every 10 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WIDI App versus BPM detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWIDI AppBPM detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCME PTE. LTD.Felix-Florian Flesch

Customer experience

WIDI App

All ratings29 ratings
Positive48.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative44.8%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive44.8%
Neutral10.3%
Negative44.8%

BPM detector

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

WIDI App

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BPM detector

One-time1
  • Customization$0.99

Questions

Is WIDI App free?
WIDI App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BPM detector free?
BPM detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WIDI App or BPM detector have ads?
Neither WIDI App nor BPM detector shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WIDI App or BPM detector?
WIDI App ships an update monthly, and BPM detector every 10 months. Most recently, WIDI App was updated on November 3, 2026 and BPM detector on November 3, 2026.

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