BPM Calc vs BPM Cycling
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BPM Calc
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Use tap-tempo to quickly find the BPM of a song and then use the timings to create lighting effects. Times are also displayed in timecode.
BPM Cycling
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Get Your Beat On with BPM Cycling! Are you an indoor cycling coach looking to perfectly sync your playlists with your rides? BPM Cycling is your ultimate tool for elevating every session. How It Works Tap to the Beat: Simply tap along with your music. Instant BPM Calculation: BPM Cycling instantly detects the tempo—specifically tuned for indoor cycling. Song Type Discovery: Instantly see what type of ride the song suits—hill, side-to-side, jog, fast jog, crank jog, run, and more! Easy Reset: Swipe the BPM number to reset the counter and start fresh. Why Choose BPM Cycling? Effortless & Fun: Just tap along, and let BPM Cycling handle the rest. Cycling-Specific: Get BPM results tailored for indoor cycling, not just generic BPM readings. Smart Song Classification: Instantly know if a song is perfect for a warm-up, an intense run, or a chill jog. Transform your indoor cycling classes with perfectly matched music. Download BPM Cycling now and get your beat on!
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Verdict
BPM Calc and BPM Cycling are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BPM Calc ships an update every 5 months, BPM Cycling every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.
| Parameter | BPM Calc | BPM Cycling |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bev Fremin | JORGE ALBERTO DE LEON PINA |
In-app purchases
BPM Calc
No in-app purchases
BPM Cycling
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is BPM Calc free?
Is BPM Cycling free?
Do BPM Calc or BPM Cycling have ads?
Which is updated more often, BPM Calc or BPM Cycling?
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