# BPM vs BPM Detector

The clearest difference is rating: BPM Detector at 4.3 against BPM's 3.3. BPM Detector also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (267 vs 34). BPM's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 61%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BPM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BPM Detector sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BPM Detector holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BPM Detector has 267 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of BPM's written reviews are positive against 61% of BPM Detector's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BPM ships an update every 4 months, BPM Detector every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BPM | BPM Detector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bpm/id296956954/reviews) | **[4.3 (267 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bpm-detector-live-tempo/id1566588809/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **267** |
| Positive reviews | **76.6% of reviews** | 60.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Motokazu Sekine](https://appshunter.io/developer/296956957) | [Quentin Hayot](https://appshunter.io/developer/362648866) |

## 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


### BPM Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bpm-detector-live-tempo/id1566588809)

This application automatically detects the tempo (BPM) of any music or rhythm in real-time using your device's microphone. It offers features like song identification, detection history, and a visual BPM graph for precise timing analysis.

**Highlights:** Automatic BPM detection, Real-time tempo analysis, Shazam song identification, BPM detection history, Fullscreen BPM display, BPM variation graph

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BPM Detector Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| BPM Detector Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| BPM Detector Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| BPM Detector Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| BPM Detector Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| BPM Detector Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| BPM Detector Pro 4 Friends | Free | one-time |
| BPM Detector Pro Unlimited | $3.99 | one-time |
| BPM Detector Pro Unlimited | $4.99 | one-time |
| BPM Detector Pro Unlimited | $7.99 | one-time |
| BPM Detector Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| BPM Detector Pro Unlimited | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and practical
- 🚀 Fast BPM calculation
- 🎶 Shazam integration is a plus
- 💯 Accurate and reliable detection
- ✨ Slick and well-designed interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Excessive and intrusive ads
- ⚠️ Inaccurate BPM readings sometimes
- 🤔 Some users feel misled about functionality
- 📱 Not ideal for detecting drum BPMs
- 🚫 Music playback cuts out during detection

**Reported bugs**

- Ads cover screen and won't go away
- Ads get stuck and cannot be exited
- Music cuts out during detection
- Inaccurate BPM for certain genres (e.g., drum and bass)
- App gets hot on iPhone Pro

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch integration
- Ableton Link support
- Dark mode
- Metronome function with click sound
- DJ Tap Tempo feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BPM free?

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

### Is BPM Detector free?

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

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

BPM Detector is rated higher. BPM averages 3.3 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while BPM Detector averages 4.3 from 267 ratings.

### Do BPM or BPM Detector have ads?

Both BPM and BPM Detector show ads.

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

BPM ships an update every 4 months, and BPM Detector every 3 days. Most recently, BPM was updated on October 23, 2026 and BPM Detector on October 27, 2026.

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