# BPM Detector vs 432

The clearest difference is rating: 432 at 5.0 against BPM Detector's 4.3. 432 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). BPM Detector's advantage is ratings volume (268 vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BPM Detector sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 432 asks for nothing beyond the download.

432 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.

BPM Detector ships an update every 3 days, 432 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BPM Detector | 432 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| 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/432/id6766994988/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **268** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 61 MB | 34 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) | [Rithish Gopinath](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819459380) |

## 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


### 432

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/432/id6766994988)

This app connects independent musicians with venues and event organizers. Artists can find performance opportunities and express interest in bookings, while curators can discover and manage artists for their events. It's designed to foster connections within the music community.

**Highlights:** Browse venue listings, Discover event curators, Send direct booking interest, Manage artist profiles, Confirm and manage bookings

**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 432 free?

432 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BPM Detector or 432?

432 is rated higher. BPM Detector averages 4.3 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while 432 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BPM Detector or 432 have ads?

BPM Detector shows ads; 432 does not.

### Which is updated more often, BPM Detector or 432?

BPM Detector ships an update every 3 days, and 432 every 5 days. Most recently, BPM Detector was updated on November 7, 2026 and 432 on October 31, 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.*