# BPM vs BPM Visual Counter

The clearest difference is rating: BPM Visual Counter at 3.7 against BPM's 3.2. BPM Visual Counter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). BPM's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 50%) and ratings volume (33 vs 3). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

BPM Visual Counter holds the better App Store score, 3.7 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 complicate that: 77% of BPM's written reviews are positive against 50% of BPM Visual Counter'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 Visual Counter every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BPM | BPM Visual Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bpm/id296956954/reviews) | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bpm-visual-counter/id959202049/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **76.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Motokazu Sekine](https://appshunter.io/developer/296956957) | [John Solsma](https://appshunter.io/developer/893391015) |

## 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 Visual Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bpm-visual-counter/id959202049)

This application helps musicians determine the beats per minute (BPM) of songs using their device's microphone. It offers real-time visual feedback of captured sound and a running tally of standard deviation to refine beat accuracy. The app also allows users to view and replay past BPM recordings.

**Highlights:** Real-time BPM calculation, Visual musicizer, Standard deviation tally, Past BPM recording playback, iPad support, Mirroring option for visual plot

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BPM free?

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

### Is BPM Visual Counter free?

BPM Visual Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BPM or BPM Visual Counter?

BPM Visual Counter is rated higher. BPM averages 3.2 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while BPM Visual Counter averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do BPM or BPM Visual Counter have ads?

BPM shows ads; BPM Visual Counter does not.

### Which is updated more often, BPM or BPM Visual Counter?

BPM ships an update every 4 months, and BPM Visual Counter every 3 months. Most recently, BPM was updated on September 28, 2026 and BPM Visual Counter on October 5, 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.*