# BPM Tap Counter vs THE LAB

The clearest difference is review sentiment: THE LAB at 100% against BPM Tap Counter's 27%. THE LAB also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). BPM Tap Counter's advantage is ratings volume (406 vs 7) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

THE LAB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BPM Tap Counter has 406 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of BPM Tap Counter's written reviews are positive against 100% of THE LAB's.

BPM Tap Counter ships an update every 7 months, THE LAB monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BPM Tap Counter | THE LAB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bpm-tap-counter/id548740985/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lab/id6443985634/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **406** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 10 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHIGETO TAKAGI](https://appshunter.io/developer/519611619) | [LAB STUDIOS MEN PHYSICAL FITNESS CLUB CO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651193406) |

## 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 |


### THE LAB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lab/id6443985634)

This app provides a fitness hub with three distinct workout concepts: Strength, Cycle, and Sweat. It fosters a community-driven environment that integrates fitness, creativity, and personal growth, encouraging users to push beyond perceived limits. Seamlessly connect your favorite health devices and apps for comprehensive goal tracking.

**Highlights:** Three fitness concepts: Strength, Cycle, Sweat, Community and creativity integration, Connects with Apple Health, Fitbit, Garmin, and more, Comprehensive fitness goal tracking, Inclusive and empowering environment

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BPM Tap Counter free?

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

### Is THE LAB free?

THE LAB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BPM Tap Counter or THE LAB?

THE LAB is rated higher. BPM Tap Counter averages 4.2 out of 5 from 406 ratings, while THE LAB averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do BPM Tap Counter or THE LAB have ads?

BPM Tap Counter shows ads; THE LAB does not.

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

BPM Tap Counter ships an update every 7 months, and THE LAB monthly. Most recently, BPM Tap Counter was updated on October 20, 2026 and THE LAB on October 6, 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.*
