# Tempo Magic vs PowerMusicNow

The clearest difference is price: PowerMusicNow at Free against Tempo Magic's $5.99. PowerMusicNow also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 131). Tempo Magic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.1 vs 15.6). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PowerMusicNow is free to download; Tempo Magic costs $5.99 up front. PowerMusicNow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Tempo Magic asks for nothing beyond the download.

PowerMusicNow holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PowerMusicNow has 3.2K ratings behind it against 131, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Tempo Magic's written reviews are positive against 57% of PowerMusicNow's.

Tempo Magic ships an update every 2 months, PowerMusicNow monthly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tempo Magic | PowerMusicNow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.9 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempo-magic/id390593407/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powermusicnow/id540469794/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 131 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.2% of reviews | **57.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#116** |
| Size | 12 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [lolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/383811733) | [Power Music, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/540469797) |

## What reviewers say

### Tempo Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempo-magic/id390593407)

Adjust the tempo of your music without altering the pitch. This app is ideal for runners, cyclists, DJs, and instructors who want to match their music to their activity or mood. Enjoy seamless playback and full control over your playlists.

**Highlights:** Change BPM without altering pitch, Plays unprotected audio files from iPod, Adjust tempo at any time, BPM Lock Mode for consistent tempo, Gapless playback, Hifi Mode for extreme tempo shifts, BPM Tapper for precise analysis

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth playback
- 💡 Ability to change tempo without distorting pitch
- 👍 Great for fitness classes and dance instructors
- 👍 Useful for ballroom dancing and rehearsals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy after updates, with issues like skipping songs, changing BPM, and crashing
- 🔒 Incompatible with Apple Music and DRM-protected tracks
- 👎 Difficult to navigate and manage playlists
- 👎 Inconsistent performance, with lag and delays when changing songs or BPM

**Reported bugs**

- Songs skipping or restarting mid-playback
- BPM lock not working as expected, with tempo resetting
- Crashes and freezes, especially after updates
- Compatibility issues with newer devices and iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add shuffle option for playlists
- Allow setting individual BPM for songs in a playlist
- Improve playlist management with better search and organization
- Integrate with Apple Watch for on-the-go tempo control
- Add volume control and gapless playback


### PowerMusicNow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powermusicnow/id540469794)

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

This app provides fitness instructors with a mobile music player that allows BPM adjustments, custom mix creation, and interval timers. It offers access to a vast library of music, choreography videos, and royalty-free tracks for live streaming.

**Highlights:** Adjust BPM without altering pitch, Create custom beat-mixed compilations, Build playlists with own and library music, Built-in Tabata and custom interval timers, Access choreography videos with PDFs, Royalty-free music for live streaming

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Power Music | $14.99 | per month |
| Power Music | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great music selection
- 🔧 Ability to change BPM
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 💪 Helpful for fitness classes
- 🎨 Variety of music genres

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and use
- 🔒 Login and account issues
- 🔄 Playlists disappearing or not working
- 🔊 Poor sound quality and remixes

**Reported bugs**

- Songs not loading properly
- Tempo changes not working as expected
- Syncing and downloading issues
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- More customization options for playlists
- Better search and browsing functionality
- Seamless integration with personal music libraries
- Improved stability and reliability
- More contemporary and diverse music selection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tempo Magic free?

Tempo Magic costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PowerMusicNow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tempo Magic or PowerMusicNow?

PowerMusicNow is rated higher. Tempo Magic averages 2.9 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while PowerMusicNow averages 4.8 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Tempo Magic or PowerMusicNow have ads?

Neither Tempo Magic nor PowerMusicNow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tempo Magic or PowerMusicNow?

Tempo Magic ships an update every 2 months, and PowerMusicNow monthly. Most recently, Tempo Magic was updated on November 1, 2026 and PowerMusicNow on November 1, 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.*