# TapTheBeat Classic vs Bombo Cauayan

The clearest difference is rating: Bombo Cauayan at 5.0 against TapTheBeat Classic's 4.5. Bombo Cauayan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 46 months). TapTheBeat Classic's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Bombo Cauayan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TapTheBeat Classic has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TapTheBeat Classic ships an update every 46 months, Bombo Cauayan monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TapTheBeat Classic | Bombo Cauayan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapthebeat-classic/id284945543/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bombo-cauayan/id708196636/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 46 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masayuki Akamatsu](https://appshunter.io/developer/284722836) | [Entertainment Gateway Group Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/510881138) |

## What reviewers say

### TapTheBeat Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapthebeat-classic/id284945543)

This application measures the beats per minute (BPM) and time signature of music simply by tapping along to the rhythm. It provides a straightforward way to quickly determine the tempo of any song.

**Highlights:** Tap to measure BPM, Time signature detection, Real-time tempo display, Simple and intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bombo Cauayan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bombo-cauayan/id708196636)

Listen to live radio broadcasts from a specific station. Enjoy your favorite music and shows on the go. This app provides direct access to the station's audio stream.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Official station app, Music broadcasts, Show access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TapTheBeat Classic free?

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

### Is Bombo Cauayan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TapTheBeat Classic or Bombo Cauayan?

Bombo Cauayan is rated higher. TapTheBeat Classic averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Bombo Cauayan averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TapTheBeat Classic or Bombo Cauayan have ads?

TapTheBeat Classic shows ads; Bombo Cauayan does not.

### Which is updated more often, TapTheBeat Classic or Bombo Cauayan?

TapTheBeat Classic ships an update every 46 months, and Bombo Cauayan monthly. Most recently, TapTheBeat Classic was updated on October 23, 2026 and Bombo Cauayan on October 16, 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.*