Comparison

Find That Sound vs BPM Detect

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

Head to head
About

Find That Sound

Discover music production tools on iOS with advanced semantic search. Find apps by genre or specific keywords, explore a vast database of AUv3 plugins, and bookmark your favorites. An upgrade unlocks a desktop plugin database.

Highlights
  • Database of over 1000 AUv3 iOS plugins
  • Advanced semantic search with LLM vector embeddings
  • Genre-specific app discovery
  • Comprehensive music app database
  • User-friendly interface
  • Wishlist for favorite discoveries
  • In-app purchase for desktop plugin database
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Note: This app unfortunately only works well on iOS devices 2018 or newer that have a Neural Engine on their chipset. However there is a link in settings to a Custom GPT on ChatGPT which allows users to do smart ChatGPT infused search for iOS plugins. Find That Sound is an app designed to transform how musicians and producers discover music production tools on iOS. Recognizing the challenges faced by users in navigating the vast Apple App Store, especially when searching for specific music-making apps, Find That Sound offers a solution. Our app utilizes semantic search technology, using LLM vector embeddings, enabling users to explore a wide array of apps without the need for precise keywords. Whether you're a seasoned producer or a budding musician, Find That Sound guides you effortlessly through the rich and diverse landscape of the music app ecosystem. From uncovering hidden gems developed by passionate solo developers to showcasing powerhouse applications from industry giants, our app ensures that your creative quest for the perfect sound, like 'Ambient Techno', is both fulfilling and inspiring. Join us in exploring the frontier of music production apps and discover the tools that resonate with your artistic vision. Features: - Database of over 1000 AUv3 iOS plugins. - Advanced Semantic Search: Utilizes cutting-edge semantic search technology for precise and relevant results. - Genre-Specific Discovery: Enables users to find apps by music genre, such as 'Ambient Techno', for targeted exploration. - Comprehensive App Database: Includes a wide range of music production apps, from indie developers to major industry names. - User-Friendly Interface: Designed for ease of use, allowing quick and intuitive navigation. - Wishlist: Bookmark your favourite discoveries for later purchase. - Upgrade to AU/VST Desktop database with 6000+ plugins with in app purchase.

About

BPM Detect

Analyze the beats per minute of any song using your device's microphone or manual tapping. Ideal for DJs and musicians needing quick tempo detection on the go. This straightforward tool focuses solely on BPM analysis.

Highlights
  • Real-time microphone BPM detection
  • Manual tap tempo input
  • Tempo analysis for any tune
  • No tracking or third-party libraries
  • Simple and focused functionality
Features
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Simple app that lets you analyze the BPM (beats per minute) of any tune with ease. Whether by listening through your device's microphone for real-time detection or by tapping along manually for precise control. Perfect for DJs, musicians, or anyone syncing tracks on the go. No tracking, 3rd party libraries or any other nonsense used. It does exactly what it says on the tin, and nothing more.

Screenshots

Find That Sound4 screens
BPM Detect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Find That Sound at 67% against BPM Detect's 0%. Find That Sound also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). BPM Detect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Find That Sound sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BPM Detect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Find That Sound holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Find That Sound's written reviews are positive against 0% of BPM Detect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Find That Sound ships an update every 2 weeks, BPM Detect every 12 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Find That Sound versus BPM Detect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFind That SoundBPM Detect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (11 ratings) — better4.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.016
Further details — not scored
Size199 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTom PowerErik Terwan

Customer experience

Find That Sound

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

BPM Detect

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Find That Sound

One-time1
  • Unlock Desktop Plugins$2.99
None

BPM Detect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Find That Sound free?
Find That Sound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BPM Detect free?
BPM Detect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Find That Sound or BPM Detect?
Find That Sound is rated higher. Find That Sound averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while BPM Detect averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Find That Sound or BPM Detect have ads?
Neither Find That Sound nor BPM Detect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Find That Sound or BPM Detect?
Find That Sound ships an update every 2 weeks, and BPM Detect every 12 months. Most recently, Find That Sound was updated on October 24, 2026 and BPM Detect on October 24, 2026.

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