# BPM Detector vs simpleMIDIController

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BPM Detector at 61% against simpleMIDIController's 0%. BPM Detector also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (268 vs 1). simpleMIDIController's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

BPM Detector is free to download; simpleMIDIController costs $0.99 up front. BPM Detector sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. simpleMIDIController asks for nothing beyond the download.

simpleMIDIController holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BPM Detector has 268 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of BPM Detector's written reviews are positive against 0% of simpleMIDIController's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | BPM Detector | simpleMIDIController |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bpm-detector-live-tempo/id1566588809/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemidicontroller/id6757380884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **268** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **60.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 61 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quentin Hayot](https://appshunter.io/developer/362648866) | [Hakaru Hirose](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866507020) |

## 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 (9)**

| 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 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


### simpleMIDIController

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemidicontroller/id6757380884)

This app turns your iPhone or iPad into a 6-slider MIDI CC controller. It's ideal for live performances and studio production, allowing you to control MIDI-compatible hardware and software wirelessly or via USB.

**Highlights:** 6 full-screen sliders with value display, Virtual MIDI port for app connection, Bluetooth MIDI for wireless control, Color-coded sliders for easy identification, Prevents sleep mode during use, Supports Virtual, Bluetooth, USB, and Network MIDI

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BPM Detector free?

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

### Is simpleMIDIController free?

simpleMIDIController costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

simpleMIDIController is rated higher. BPM Detector averages 4.3 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while simpleMIDIController averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BPM Detector or simpleMIDIController have ads?

BPM Detector shows ads; simpleMIDIController does not.

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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.*