Comparison

Audio Break vs BPM BAR TIME

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

Head to head
About

Audio Break

This tool uses pink noise to help condition new loudspeakers and headphones. Customize break-in time, bit depth, sampling rate, and volume for optimal setup. Consult research for scientific backing on its effectiveness.

Highlights
  • Pink noise generation
  • Adjustable break-in time
  • Multiple bit depths (16, 24, 32-bit)
  • Selectable sampling rates (44.1k-192kHz)
  • Volume control
  • App information access
Features
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This app is a tool designed to support the break-in of output devices such as loudspeakers and headphones using pink noise. While pink noise is often recommended for this purpose, it’s important to note that there isn’t a definitive scientific basis for its effectiveness. For more in-depth information, please consult various research papers. Settings: - Break-in Time: Adjustable from 1 minute to 1000 hours and 59 minutes. - Bit Depths: Choose from 16, 24, or 32-bit. - Sampling Rates: Select from 44.1k, 48k, 96k, or 192kHz. - Volume: Allows volume adjustment. - i Button: Access app information. Exemption from Liability: ASTI shall not be held responsible for any consequences arising from the use of this app. We disclaim all liability for any potential damages, injuries, or losses resulting from app usage.

About

BPM BAR TIME

Features
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BPM BAR TIME は、BPMと小節数・時間の関係を素早く計算できる、音楽制作・リハーサル向けのタイム計算ツールです。 「○小節で何秒?」「この秒数って何小節分?」を、モード切り替えで直感的に確認できます。 • BARモード:秒数から「何小節+何拍」かを計算 • TIMEモード:小節数から演奏時間(sec)を計算 • 拍子(分子・分母)と音価(全・2・4・8・16)を設定可能 • タップテンポでBPMを入力(TAPボタン) • タブで複数パターンを保存&名前・色分け管理 • TOTAL表示で、タブ全体の合計時間/小節数もひと目で確認 セクション構成や曲展開、ライブSE長さの検討、レコーディング準備など、 「この長さって実際何秒くらい?」と悩みがちな場面で、すばやく答えを出してくれます。

Screenshots

Audio Break3 screens
BPM BAR TIME3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BPM BAR TIME at none against Audio Break's shown. BPM BAR TIME also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). Audio Break's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). On price 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio Break ships an update every 6 months, BPM BAR TIME every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Audio Break versus BPM BAR TIME: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio BreakBPM BAR TIME
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakafumi AMANOKEIKI NISHIDA

In-app purchases

None

Audio Break

No in-app purchases

None

BPM BAR TIME

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Audio Break free?
Audio Break is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BPM BAR TIME free?
BPM BAR TIME is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Audio Break or BPM BAR TIME have ads?
Audio Break shows ads; BPM BAR TIME does not.
Which is updated more often, Audio Break or BPM BAR TIME?
Audio Break ships an update every 6 months, and BPM BAR TIME every 3 weeks. Most recently, Audio Break was updated on November 6, 2026 and BPM BAR TIME on November 9, 2026.

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