# BPM Detector vs GetLiveBPM

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | BPM Detector | GetLiveBPM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bpm-detector-live-tempo/id1566588809/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/getlivebpm/id6769070173/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **268** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 61 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quentin Hayot](https://appshunter.io/developer/362648866) | [Lennard Meijer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620324332) |

## 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


### GetLiveBPM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/getlivebpm/id6769070173)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*