# BPM vs Simple BPM Tap ·

The clearest difference is rating: Simple BPM Tap · at 4.0 against BPM's 3.2. Simple BPM Tap · also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). BPM's advantage is ratings volume (33 vs 3). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BPM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple BPM Tap · asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple BPM Tap · holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BPM has 33 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of BPM's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple BPM Tap ·'s.

BPM ships an update every 4 months, Simple BPM Tap · monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BPM | Simple BPM Tap · |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bpm/id296956954/reviews) | **[4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-bpm-tap/id1458351589/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Motokazu Sekine](https://appshunter.io/developer/296956957) | [Jeremie Leroy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1156304176) |

## What reviewers say

### BPM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bpm/id296956954)

Measure music tempo by tapping along to the beat. It can also retrieve and display information about currently playing songs from your music library. Share your tempo and song data easily with others.

**Highlights:** Tempo measurement by tapping, Average or individual tap tempo display, Lock/unlock tempo display, Retrieve song information, Share tempo and song data, Ad removal purchase

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 💯 Does exactly what it's intended to do
- 💰 Free to use
- 👌 Great for DJs and producers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Interrupts music playback
- 🤔 Unclear usage instructions
- ⚠️ Inconsistent accuracy at times
- 🚫 Ads can be intrusive
- 🎛️ Basic interface, could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- Music stops when app opens
- Inaccurate BPM readings after updates
- App requires newer iOS version
- Does not work on iPad
- Advertisements are unavoidable

**Requested features**

- Reset button for average BPM
- Apple Watch compatibility
- Microphone-oriented BPM counter
- Help in Japanese
- Acoustic counter option


### Simple BPM Tap ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-bpm-tap/id1458351589)

This app helps users quickly detect the tempo of music by tapping a button to measure Beats Per Minute (BPM). It offers a "Moving Average" feature for more accurate calculations and stores past BPM readings in a history tab. Users can also switch between light and dark display modes for better visibility.

**Highlights:** BPM detection by tapping, Moving Average calculation, Tap history log, Light and Dark modes, Tempo tracking for DJs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BPM free?

BPM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple BPM Tap · free?

Simple BPM Tap · is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BPM or Simple BPM Tap ·?

Simple BPM Tap · is rated higher. BPM averages 3.2 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Simple BPM Tap · averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do BPM or Simple BPM Tap · have ads?

BPM shows ads; Simple BPM Tap · does not.

### Which is updated more often, BPM or Simple BPM Tap ·?

BPM ships an update every 4 months, and Simple BPM Tap · monthly. Most recently, BPM was updated on September 28, 2026 and Simple BPM Tap · on October 8, 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.*