# BPM Tap Counter vs Síclo

The clearest difference is rating: Síclo at 4.9 against BPM Tap Counter's 4.2. Síclo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 7 months). BPM Tap Counter's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BPM Tap Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Síclo sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Síclo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 406 and 440 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of BPM Tap Counter's written reviews are positive against 49% of Síclo's.

BPM Tap Counter ships an update every 7 months, Síclo every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BPM Tap Counter | Síclo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bpm-tap-counter/id548740985/reviews) | **[4.9 (440 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siclo/id1485622852/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 406 | **440** |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **49.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHIGETO TAKAGI](https://appshunter.io/developer/519611619) | [Spin Ventures S.A.P.I de C.V](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478373398) |

## What reviewers say

### BPM Tap Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bpm-tap-counter/id548740985)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Síclo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siclo/id1485622852)

Access live and on-demand fitness classes from home or anywhere. Choose from a variety of disciplines including indoor cycling, boxing, cardio, yoga, barre, and functional training. Classes are available in different lengths to fit your schedule and help you achieve your fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Live and On Demand classes, Indoor Cycling, Box, Cardio, Yoga, Barre, Functional, 50+ new weekly classes, Classes from 15 to 60 minutes, Integrates with HealthKit, Classes for all levels

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Síclo+ | $12.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Love for cycling and instructors
- 👍 Great content and vibe
- 🏠 Good option for home workouts
- 💯 Highly recommended app
- ✨ Passionate and optimistic instructors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Difficult to explore content
- 👎 Hard to find specific classes
- 👎 App is not user-friendly
- 👎 Cannot download videos
- 👎 Issues with booking classes

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot download videos
- App forces purchase of class packages
- App deactivates account and requires re-registration
- App deletes saved credit card information
- App does not display online classes, only in-person options

**Requested features**

- Improve app exploration and search functionality
- Add options for specific class types (pregnant, beginner, intermediate)
- Enable video downloads for offline viewing
- Allow booking for single classes
- Provide options for shorter on-demand classes (30-35 minutes)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BPM Tap Counter free?

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

### Is Síclo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BPM Tap Counter or Síclo?

Síclo is rated higher. BPM Tap Counter averages 4.2 out of 5 from 406 ratings, while Síclo averages 4.9 from 440 ratings.

### Do BPM Tap Counter or Síclo have ads?

BPM Tap Counter shows ads; Síclo does not.

### Which is updated more often, BPM Tap Counter or Síclo?

BPM Tap Counter ships an update every 7 months, and Síclo every 9 days. Most recently, BPM Tap Counter was updated on October 20, 2026 and Síclo on October 18, 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.*