# BPM vs Tap That Tempo

The clearest difference is rating: Tap That Tempo at 4.7 against BPM's 3.2. Tap That Tempo also leads on ratings volume (524 vs 33) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). 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 Tap That Tempo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tap That Tempo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tap That Tempo has 524 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 77% and 77% positive.

BPM ships an update every 4 months, Tap That Tempo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BPM | Tap That Tempo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bpm/id296956954/reviews) | **[4.7 (524 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-that-tempo/id797639408/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **524** |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | **76.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Motokazu Sekine](https://appshunter.io/developer/296956957) | [Norman Sander](https://appshunter.io/developer/797639411) |

## 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 |


### Tap That Tempo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-that-tempo/id797639408)

Measure the BPM of any song by simply tapping along to the beat. This utility is ideal for musicians, producers, DJs, and anyone needing quick tempo references. It offers precise detection with automatic resets for continuous use.

**Highlights:** Precise BPM detection by tapping, Automatic reset after customizable intervals, Clean, minimal interface, Tempo measurement for musical ideas, Quick tempo reference for production

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Experience | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate tempo detection
- ✅ Works offline
- 💪 Reliable and dependable
- 💡 Multi-use tool (music, heart rate)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Intrusive and disruptive ads
- 📉 Inaccurate readings sometimes
- 😵‍💫 Ads cover the whole screen
- 🚫 No option to remove ads
- 🤔 Unskippable ads

**Reported bugs**

- Ads are disruptive and manipulative
- First tap often gives a very low BPM
- Accuracy issues, especially when app is open for a while
- Ads are sketchy and suggest device hacks

**Requested features**

- Option to hear a clicktrack
- Calculator for pitch change between tempos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BPM free?

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

### Is Tap That Tempo free?

Tap That Tempo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BPM or Tap That Tempo?

Tap That Tempo is rated higher. BPM averages 3.2 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Tap That Tempo averages 4.7 from 524 ratings.

### Do BPM or Tap That Tempo have ads?

Both BPM and Tap That Tempo show ads.

### Which is updated more often, BPM or Tap That Tempo?

BPM ships an update every 4 months, and Tap That Tempo every 2 months. Most recently, BPM was updated on September 4, 2026 and Tap That Tempo on September 19, 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.*