Comparison

BPMDecibel vs Motune

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

Head to head
About

BPMDecibel

Features
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Measure the world of sound with two powerful tools in one simple app: - Decibel meter – instantly monitor the sound level around you. Track current dB values and peak levels with precision. - BPM detector – detect the tempo (beats per minute) of music, rhythms, or any audio source in real time. Why BPMDecibel? - Built entirely in SwiftUI for a clean, modern experience. - Lightweight and fast: no unnecessary features, just what you need. - Works completely offline, with no ads and no third-party services. - Your data stays on your device — nothing is shared or tracked. - Perfect for musicians, audio enthusiasts, or anyone curious about sound and rhythm. BPMDecibel — clean, private, and focused on what matters: sound.

About

Motune

Control your music playback using intuitive wrist gestures on your Apple Watch. This app offers a hands-free alternative to earbud controls, Siri, or screen taps, ideal for activities like running, cycling, or cooking.

Highlights
  • Wrist gesture music control
  • Previous/Next track, Play/Pause
  • Guided gesture practice
  • Customizable gesture actions
  • Live Activity status display
  • Privacy-focused, no account needed
Features
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Control music without touching your earbuds or talking to Siri. Motune turns your Apple Watch into a wrist gesture remote for music. It is built for running, cycling, walking, commuting, workouts, cooking, wearing gloves, and everyday moments when earbuds, Siri, or screen taps are inconvenient. Motune is not another music player. It controls the music already playing on your iPhone. WHY MOTUNE Earbud controls are useful, but tiny taps and squeezes can be easy to misfire while moving, sweating, wearing a hat, wearing gloves, or adjusting the fit. Siri is useful, but saying "skip this song" out loud can feel slow, awkward in public, or unreliable in noisy places. Apple Watch Now Playing works when you can look down and tap, but small screen controls are not always convenient during a run, ride, commute, or workout. Motune gives you another option: quick wrist gestures for the music controls you use most. SIMPLE MUSIC ACTIONS • Previous track • Next track • Play • Pause FOUR WRIST GESTURES • Rotate wrist outward, return, then pause 1 second: Previous track • Rotate wrist inward, return, then pause 1 second: Next track • Turn palm upward, return, then pause 1 second: Play • Bend palm downward, return, then pause 1 second: Pause Each gesture is a clear movement followed by a quick return to a relaxed position. This helps Motune distinguish intentional controls from normal wrist movement and arm swing. MADE FOR REAL MOVEMENT Motune is designed for: • Running and walking • Cycling and open-ear headphone use • Gym workouts • Commuting • Cooking or working with wet hands • Outdoor use with gloves • Moments when pulling out your phone is inconvenient Motune does not replace AirPods, Shokz, Siri, Spotify, Apple Music, or Apple Watch controls. It is a separate gesture remote for the moments when those options are inconvenient. GUIDED GESTURE PRACTICE Motune includes a guided practice flow to help new users learn each gesture. After iPhone and Apple Watch are ready, users can practice gestures one by one, receive success feedback, skip any step, or continue practice later from Settings. During gesture practice, recognized gestures are used for training feedback and do not execute music controls. CUSTOMIZABLE CONTROLS You can customize which music action each gesture performs. Keep the default mapping, swap actions, or disable gestures you do not want to use. LIVE ACTIVITY STATUS Motune can show gesture-control status through iPhone Live Activity and Apple Watch Smart Stack Live Activity while Workout Gesture Mode is active. The iPhone Lock Screen can show current action, previous action, and today's gesture count. Dynamic Island shows the Motune logo and current action status. PRIVACY FIRST Motune does not require an account. Motune does not use advertising SDKs, third-party analytics SDKs, or cross-app tracking. Motion sensor data is processed locally for gesture recognition. Motune does not read heart rate, steps, calories, workout history, activity rings, or other health records. Workout Gesture Mode starts only when the user turns it on, and is used to keep wrist gesture music controls active during exercise. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone running iOS 18 or later • Apple Watch running watchOS 11 or later • Apple Watch paired with iPhone • Motune installed on both iPhone and Apple Watch • Motion permission on Apple Watch • Health permission only if the user starts Workout Gesture Mode Motune is a convenience tool for music playback control. It is not a medical app, fitness coaching app, or health analysis app.

Screenshots

BPMDecibel2 screens
Motune4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Motune at Free against BPMDecibel's $4.99. Motune also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Motune is free to download; BPMDecibel costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BPMDecibel ships an update every 2 months, Motune every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BPMDecibel versus Motune: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBPMDecibelMotune
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB26 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMarco Tini博森 廖

In-app purchases

None

BPMDecibel

No in-app purchases

None

Motune

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BPMDecibel free?
BPMDecibel costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Motune free?
Motune is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BPMDecibel or Motune have ads?
Neither BPMDecibel nor Motune shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BPMDecibel or Motune?
BPMDecibel ships an update every 2 months, and Motune every 2 days. Most recently, BPMDecibel was updated on November 5, 2026 and Motune on November 5, 2026.

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