# BPM vs Metronome

The clearest difference is rating: Metronome at 4.5 against BPM's 3.3. Metronome also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (356 vs 34). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BPM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Metronome sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Metronome holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metronome has 356 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 77% and 78% positive.

BPM ships an update every 4 months, Metronome every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BPM | Metronome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bpm/id296956954/reviews) | **[4.5 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-tempobeatbpm/id1492418551/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **356** |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | **77.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 290 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Motokazu Sekine](https://appshunter.io/developer/296956957) | [Beijing Laiyin Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810118949) |

## 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


### Metronome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-tempobeatbpm/id1492418551)

This music beat software offers a professional and intuitive experience for musicians and music lovers. It provides multiple beat modes, diverse sound effects, and accurate BPM adjustment with memory functions. Enhance your rhythm training with fun exercises and intuitive feedback through flash and vibration.

**Highlights:** Multiple beat modes (1/2 to 10/16), Variety of sound effects, Accurate BPM adjustment with memory, Fun rhythm training exercises, Flash and vibration modes, Desktop widget and background running

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Metronome-教学专业版 | $2.49 | per month |
| 半年会员 | $9.49 | per 6 months |
| 年费会员 | $9.99 | per year |
| 终身会员 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate and precise
- 👍 Easy to use for beginners
- 👍 Good sound quality
- 👍 Versatile with many features
- 👍 Useful for learning music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Slow response time
- 👎 Aggressive monetization and ads
- 👎 Bundles features with membership
- 👎 Forced to watch long, unskippable ads
- 👎 Language barrier (Chinese)

**Reported bugs**

- App response is slow
- App crashes occasionally
- Purchased memberships not showing
- App gets stuck on free trial page after payment
- App prompts for rating repeatedly after purchase

**Requested features**

- Lifetime membership option
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Option to count beats (one, two, three, four)
- Ability to input tempo
- More saved common beat groups


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BPM free?

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

### Is Metronome free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BPM or Metronome?

Metronome is rated higher. BPM averages 3.3 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Metronome averages 4.5 from 356 ratings.

### Do BPM or Metronome have ads?

Both BPM and Metronome show ads.

### Which is updated more often, BPM or Metronome?

BPM ships an update every 4 months, and Metronome every 3 weeks. Most recently, BPM was updated on October 31, 2026 and Metronome on November 7, 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.*