BPM Tap Tempo vs UAFX Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BPM Tap Tempo
Easily determine the tempo of any song by tapping along to the beat. It also calculates accurate delay times and LFO rates, with manual BPM input and visual feedback on tap accuracy.
- Tap to find song tempo
- Calculate delay times
- Calculate LFO frequencies
- Manual BPM input
- Dotted or triplet time display
- Tap accuracy meters
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Want to know the tempo of a song? Tap your finger on the big friendly tap button in time with the music and the tempo will display at the top. Got a delay effect on your pedal/synth/effects rack? Accurate delay times are already on the screen for you to use. Got a LFO parameter on your effect or synth patch? The LFO rates are also on screen to set the effect in time with the track. If you already know the BPM use the new keypad to enter the BPM to get the LFO and delay times. Features: - Tap in time with any music to find the tempo, correct delay times and LFO frequencies. - Hit the mode button to change the delay and LFO display to dotted or triplet time - BPM can be adjusted manually if you already know the tempo and just need the delay/LFO rates. - Simple easy to use interface. - Enter BPM directly via keypad - New meters for taps taken, tap timing and tap accuracy Press: 'A mixing lifesaver for those of us who like to use delays!' - Tape Op Magazine
UAFX Control
This app enhances the functionality of Universal Audio's stompbox effects pedals. Users can customize pedal features, manage presets, and access new functionalities through firmware updates. It offers improved Bluetooth connectivity for faster and more reliable connections.
- Customize pedal features
- Manage presets
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Firmware update support
- OX Stomp editor
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UAFX Control is the companion application for Universal Audio's line of stompbox effects pedals. You can use the app to customize pedal features and more. What's New in v3.0.5 • Fixed slider value and slider responsiveness issues What's New in v3.0.4 • OX Stomp editor and preset improvements • Other minor fixes and enhancements What's New in v3.0.2 • Minor bug fixes and improvements What's New in v3.0.1 • Bluetooth redesigned for faster connections and rock-solid reliability • Support for new features in UAFX firmware version 2.0 • (OX Stomp) Off-Axis mic states are now correctly displayed Note that UAFX firmware updates are only available using the UA Connect desktop application, available at: uaudio.com/uafx/start
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BPM Tap Tempo at 68% against UAFX Control's 9%. BPM Tap Tempo also leads on rating (3.6 vs 2.1) and ads (none vs shown). UAFX Control's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 24 months). On ratings volume, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
UAFX Control is free to download; BPM Tap Tempo costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BPM Tap Tempo holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of BPM Tap Tempo's written reviews are positive against 9% of UAFX Control's.
BPM Tap Tempo ships an update every 24 months, UAFX Control every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BPM Tap Tempo | UAFX Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.6 (56 ratings) — better | 2.1 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews — better | 8.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 56 — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rick Peacock | Universal Audio |
Customer experience
BPM Tap Tempo
UAFX Control
Bugs and requests
BPM Tap Tempo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
UAFX Control
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes after firmware updates
- Pedals not detected or recognized by app
- Registration process often fails
- Bluetooth connection randomly drops
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to freely assign pedal buttons
- Option to view and edit preset settings
- MIDI support for preset changes
- Landscape mode support on iPad
In-app purchases
BPM Tap Tempo
No in-app purchases
UAFX Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
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