Comparison

BPM Tap Counter vs AARMY

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BPM Tap Counter

Measure your heart rate or music tempo by tapping the screen. This free application records your BPM to the first decimal place and allows you to add memos. It can also function as a metronome for counting beats.

Highlights
  • Tap to count BPM
  • Record BPM with memo
  • Metronome function
  • Measures heart beat
  • Measures music beat
  • Displays BPM to first decimal
Features
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A simple BPM count free application that measures heart beat and music beat etc to the first decimal place. Record the BPM along with the memo. Count the BPM with the metronome. BPM(Beats Per Minute)

About

AARMY

Access on-demand video training sessions from expert coaches. Follow structured training series for continuous physical and mental improvement. Book in-person sessions and shop for athletic gear.

Highlights
  • On-demand video training sessions
  • Daily new practice sessions
  • Full library of past sessions
  • Structured training series
  • Book NYC & LA HQ sessions
  • Shop for AARMY Uniforms
Features
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The AARMY App gives full access to true athlete training with on-demand video practice sessions for all subscribers. Check in every day for new practice sessions from AARMY Coaches and access the full library of past sessions to find the right practice for you, anytime, anywhere. Follow the current Training Series to a higher standard and achieve constant progress mentally and physically. Also use the AARMY App as the fastest way to book sessions at our headquarters in NYC & LA (reopening soon), and to get your AARMY Uniform in our Gear Shop. Download the App now and join a trained force, a united team. Join our AARMY.

Screenshots

BPM Tap Counter1 screens
AARMY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AARMY at 69% against BPM Tap Counter's 27%. AARMY also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). BPM Tap Counter's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BPM Tap Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AARMY sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AARMY holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 406 and 154 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of BPM Tap Counter's written reviews are positive against 69% of AARMY's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BPM Tap Counter ships an update every 7 months, AARMY every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BPM Tap Counter versus AARMY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBPM Tap CounterAARMY
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (406 ratings)4.6 (154 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.9% of reviews69.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings406 — better154
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHIGETO TAKAGIATeam Army Inc.

Customer experience

BPM Tap Counter

All ratings406 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative17.0%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive26.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative67.2%

AARMY

All ratings154 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative23.8%

Bugs and requests

BPM Tap Counter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

AARMY

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App update caused it to stop working
  • Airplay button hidden by close button
  • Incorrect playback status when app goes to background
  • Session not marked as completed after resuming
  • Workouts not tracking properly on website
Show 6 more
  • App doesn't work on iPad
  • Workouts wouldn't load
  • Doesn't work with HDMI/lighting adapter
  • Airplay not working
  • Doesn't mirror to TV using Apple devices
  • Shows advert clip instead of workout when mirroring

Requested features

5 requests
  • Chromecast support
  • Apple TV app
  • Plan weekly rides ahead of time
  • Time clock on screen
  • iPad support for full-screen video

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BPM Tap Counter

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
2 purchases

AARMY

Subscriptions2
  • Standard Monthly Access7 Days trial$34.991 Month
  • Standard Yearly Access7 Days trial$349.991 Year

Questions

Is BPM Tap Counter free?
BPM Tap Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AARMY free?
AARMY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BPM Tap Counter or AARMY?
AARMY is rated higher. BPM Tap Counter averages 4.2 out of 5 from 406 ratings, while AARMY averages 4.6 from 154 ratings.
Do BPM Tap Counter or AARMY have ads?
Both BPM Tap Counter and AARMY show ads.
Which is updated more often, BPM Tap Counter or AARMY?
BPM Tap Counter ships an update every 7 months, and AARMY every 3 weeks. Most recently, BPM Tap Counter was updated on September 24, 2026 and AARMY on September 20, 2026.

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