# BPM Detector vs CrateLink

The clearest difference is rating: CrateLink at 5.0 against BPM Detector's 4.3. CrateLink also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). BPM Detector's advantage is ratings volume (266 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BPM Detector sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and CrateLink sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CrateLink holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BPM Detector has 266 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BPM Detector ships an update every 3 days, CrateLink every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BPM Detector | CrateLink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (266 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bpm-detector-live-tempo/id1566588809/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cratelink/id6745929538/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **266** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quentin Hayot](https://appshunter.io/developer/362648866) | [Courtney Lake](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814542493) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### CrateLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cratelink/id6745929538)

This app allows DJs to access and manage their music library from their phone, enabling offline listening and track organization. Sync with a desktop companion app to download batches of songs for review and refinement of your collection anywhere, anytime.

**Highlights:** Offline Serato library access, Download up to 50 tracks at a time, Mark tracks for review, Sync with desktop companion app, Organize music library on the go, Rediscover music gems

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BPM Detector free?

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

### Is CrateLink free?

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

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

CrateLink is rated higher. BPM Detector averages 4.3 out of 5 from 266 ratings, while CrateLink averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BPM Detector or CrateLink have ads?

BPM Detector shows ads; CrateLink does not.

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

BPM Detector ships an update every 3 days, and CrateLink every 2 days. Most recently, BPM Detector was updated on October 22, 2026 and CrateLink on October 22, 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.*