Comparison

BPM Detector vs GetLiveBPM

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

GetLiveBPM

This app uses your device's microphone to detect and display the real-time tempo of any music. It offers a visual chart of tempo drift and a manual tap tempo mode for noisy environments. Advanced audio analysis provides precise BPM measurements processed entirely on-device.

Highlights
  • Live BPM detection via microphone
  • Accurate tempo history chart
  • Tap tempo fallback mode
  • Decimal and sub-integer precision
  • 100% on-device audio processing
Features
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Keep your tempo perfectly on track with GetLiveBPM the ultimate real-time tempo detector and BPM counter designed for musicians, drummers, and bands. Whether you are practicing in your room, rehearsing with your band, or playing a live gig, GetLiveBPM acts as your passive audio companion to instantly identify and track the exact speed of your music. KEY FEATURES: • Live BPM Detection via Microphone: No cables needed. Simply point your device's microphone at the audio source (drums, speakers, or acoustic instruments) to get an instant, real-time tempo measurement. • Accurate Tempo History Chart: Visualizing your timing is key. Track your tempo drift over time with an intuitive live chart. See exactly where you are rushing or dragging during your set. • Tap Tempo Fallback Mode: In ultra-noisy environments or during silent rehearsals? Seamlessly switch to manual tap mode. Tap along with the rhythm to get an instant, accurate average BPM. • Decimal & Sub-Integer Precision: Powered by advanced audio analysis and parabolic interpolation, GetLiveBPM gives you hyper-accurate decimal precision that standard tap tools can't match. • 100% On-Device Audio Processing: Your privacy matters. The advanced detection model runs entirely locally. No internet connection, account signup, or data usage required. WHO IS GETLIVEBPM FOR? • Drummers: Ditch the rigid metronome click and check your natural pocket during live drum practice. • Bands & Live Acts: Keep rehearsals tight and ensure the entire ensemble is locked into the correct tempo. • DJs & Music Producers: Quickly identify the BPM of live tracks or external vinyl audio sources on the fly. • Fitness Instructors: Match your choreography perfectly to the beat of any background track. Download GetLiveBPM today and take control of your musical timing!

Screenshots

BPM Detector3 screens
GetLiveBPM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BPM Detector at 4.3 against GetLiveBPM's 3.0. BPM Detector also leads on ratings volume (268 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). GetLiveBPM's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases 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 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and GetLiveBPM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BPM Detector holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BPM Detector has 268 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BPM Detector versus GetLiveBPM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBPM DetectorGetLiveBPM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (268 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews60.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings268 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuentin HayotLennard Meijer

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

GetLiveBPM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

BPM Detector

Subscriptions5
  • 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
One-time4
  • BPM Detector Pro Unlimited$4.99
  • BPM Detector Pro Unlimited2 variants$7.99
  • BPM Detector Pro Lifetime$9.99
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  • BPM Detector Pro Unlimited$12.99
1 purchases

GetLiveBPM

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro$5.99

Questions

Is BPM Detector free?
BPM Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GetLiveBPM free?
GetLiveBPM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BPM Detector or GetLiveBPM?
BPM Detector is rated higher. BPM Detector averages 4.3 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while GetLiveBPM averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do BPM Detector or GetLiveBPM have ads?
BPM Detector shows ads; GetLiveBPM does not.
Which is updated more often, BPM Detector or GetLiveBPM?
BPM Detector ships an update every 3 days, and GetLiveBPM weekly. Most recently, BPM Detector was updated on November 3, 2026 and GetLiveBPM on October 31, 2026.

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