BPM Meter vs Helio Sequencer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BPM Meter
Instantly calculate the beats per minute (BPM) of any song or sound. This tool also provides BPM ranges for half and double tempos, enabling seamless transitions between genres and pace changes for DJs.
- Calculate song BPM
- Determine half tempo BPM
- Determine double tempo BPM
- Seamless genre hopping
- Pace adjustment tool
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Our groundbreaking new BPM meter is the latest must have tool for your DJ sets. At the push of a button, our app will calculate the BPM of a song, or sound, and not only give you the current BPM, but will also calculate the BPM ranges for both half that tempo and double the tempo, meaning you can hop genres or change the pace seamlessly without stopping the music!
Helio Sequencer
A free and open-source music sequencer designed for hobbyist composers, game developers, and indie artists. Comprehensive documentation is available to help users get started with its features.
- Open-source music sequencer
- Aimed at hobbyist composers
- Supports game developers
- For indie artists
- Includes documentation
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Helio is a free and open-source music sequencer aimed at hobbyist composers, game developers, and indie artists. Follow the documentation to get started: https://docs.helio.fm
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Helio Sequencer at Free against BPM Meter's $2.99. BPM Meter's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases 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
Helio Sequencer is free to download; BPM Meter costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BPM Meter ships an update fortnightly, Helio Sequencer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BPM Meter | Helio Sequencer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Trackwise Media Ltd | Peter Rudenko |
Customer experience
BPM Meter
Helio Sequencer
In-app purchases
BPM Meter
No in-app purchases
Helio Sequencer
No in-app purchases
