Comparison

BPM Detector vs FOUNDATION.FM

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

Head to head
About

BPM Detector

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
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Any song. Any room. Instant BPM. Point your iPhone at the music and watch the tempo appear — automatically, in real time. No tapping. No guessing. BPM Detector listens through your mic and locks onto the beat of whatever's playing — a track, a live band, a drum loop, a record — and shows the BPM the moment it hears it. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Zero tapping — the BPM just appears, and keeps updating live. • Real-time accuracy — watch the number lock in within seconds. • Made for how you work — DJs, producers, drummers, dancers, fitness instructors, and curious listeners. FEATURES • Automatic BPM detection — read the live tempo of any music or instrument, hands-free. • Shazam built in — grab the song title and artist while you read its BPM. • Apple Watch app — see the tempo right on your wrist. • Detection history — every reading saved with timestamp, track info, and BPM. Perfect for sets, rehearsals, and crate-digging. • Fullscreen mode — huge, high-contrast numbers you can read across the room. • Variation graph — see how steady the tempo holds, beat for beat. Open it, hear the music, get the BPM. That's it. Download BPM Detector and never guess a tempo again. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FOUNDATION.FM

Stream live radio shows and explore an extensive archive of music content. This platform prioritizes women, queer, and non-binary artists across diverse genres. Discover interviews, DJ mixes, and global sounds from a community of resident hosts.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • Extensive archive of shows
  • Diverse music genres
  • Artist interviews and DJ mixes
  • Community-focused platform
  • Content for women, queer, and non-binary folk
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Stream foundation.fm now. A radio station, record label, and creative agency based in London, foundation.fm is the music platform prioritising women, queer, and non-binary folk. Tune in to live radio from 10 am to 10 pm, with shows spanning genres – from electronic beats to UKG and funky vibes, hip-hop to soul, techno, breaks and beyond. Our programming includes artist interviews, DJ mixes, specialist segments, and sounds from around the globe from our 150 music residents. Disruptive, original, and community-building, foundation.fm’s mission is to create a safer and inclusive space for women, queer, and non-binary folk. Together, we celebrate their identities, experiences, and inspire a new generation of creatives through music, fashion and culture. So download our app now to embark on sonic journey of foundation.fm’s live radio channel and explore our extensive archive of over 5000 radio shows from our diverse array of resident hosts, available 24/7 – all for free with no ads!

Screenshots

BPM Detector3 screens
FOUNDATION.FM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FOUNDATION.FM at 5.0 against BPM Detector's 4.3. FOUNDATION.FM also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 61%) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). BPM Detector's advantage is ratings volume (267 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BPM Detector sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. FOUNDATION.FM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FOUNDATION.FM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BPM Detector has 267 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of BPM Detector's written reviews are positive against 100% of FOUNDATION.FM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BPM Detector ships an update every 3 days, FOUNDATION.FM fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
BPM Detector versus FOUNDATION.FM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBPM DetectorFOUNDATION.FM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (267 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings267 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuentin HayotFoundation FM LTD

Customer experience

BPM Detector

All ratings265 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive60.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative33.3%

FOUNDATION.FM

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

BPM Detector

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • 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
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  • BPM readings drop significantly after initial detection
  • Inappropriate advertisements (e.g., gambling)
  • App sometimes registers double BPM for slow tracks
  • Sensitivity settings don't detect subtle sounds

Requested features

8 requests
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Ableton Link support
  • Dark mode
  • Metronome function with click sound
  • DJ Tap Tempo feature
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  • Custom BPM detection range
  • Graph of last 30s BPM
  • Mac version

FOUNDATION.FM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

BPM Detector

Subscriptions6
  • BPM Detector Pro$0.991 Month
  • BPM Detector Pro3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • BPM Detector Pro$1.991 Month
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  • BPM Detector Pro Weekly7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • BPM Detector Pro Weekly7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • BPM Detector Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time6
  • BPM Detector Pro 4 FriendsFree
  • BPM Detector Pro Unlimited$3.99
  • BPM Detector Pro Unlimited$4.99
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  • BPM Detector Pro Unlimited2 variants$7.99
  • BPM Detector Pro Lifetime$9.99
  • BPM Detector Pro Unlimited$12.99
None

FOUNDATION.FM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BPM Detector free?
BPM Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FOUNDATION.FM free?
FOUNDATION.FM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BPM Detector or FOUNDATION.FM?
FOUNDATION.FM is rated higher. BPM Detector averages 4.3 out of 5 from 267 ratings, while FOUNDATION.FM averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do BPM Detector or FOUNDATION.FM have ads?
BPM Detector shows ads; FOUNDATION.FM does not.
Which is updated more often, BPM Detector or FOUNDATION.FM?
BPM Detector ships an update every 3 days, and FOUNDATION.FM fortnightly. Most recently, BPM Detector was updated on October 27, 2026 and FOUNDATION.FM on October 9, 2026.

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