Comparison

BPMCounter vs NotationPlayer

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

Head to head
About

BPMCounter

Features
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BPM Counter ist dein minimalistisches Tool zum schnellen Ermitteln von Tempo und Tonart – perfekt für Musiker, Produzenten und DJs. TAP TEMPO Tippe einfach im Rhythmus auf den Screen. Die App zeigt dir live das aktuelle Tempo und berechnet einen stabilen Durchschnittswert über deine letzten Taps. Ideal zum schnellen Einzählen oder Tempo-Check. AUTO-ERKENNUNG Drücke den Record-Button und spiele einen Track ab. BPM Counter analysiert das Audiosignal in Echtzeit und erkennt automatisch das Tempo – ganz ohne manuelles Tippen. TONART-ERKENNUNG Zusätzlich zum Tempo wird die Tonart (Key) des Songs erkannt. Perfekt für harmonisches Mixing oder zum schnellen Finden der richtigen Skala. FEATURES ∙ Tap Tempo mit Live-BPM und stabilem Durchschnitt ∙ Automatische Tempo-Erkennung via Mikrofon ∙ Tonart-Erkennung (Dur/Moll) ∙ Haptisches Feedback ∙ Schlichtes, modernes Design ∙ Keine Werbung, keine Accounts

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NotationPlayer

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NotationPlayer turns your sheet music into sound. Open any MusicXML or ABC file, choose from over 100 realistic instruments, and hear your music played back instantly - with full tempo control, transposition, and a built-in metronome. Try every feature free for 7 days. After that, a single one-time purchase keeps NotationPlayer fully working - no subscription, no ads. Built for trad and folk musicians, with full MusicXML support for classical, jazz, choral, and any sheet music you read. Now in English, Spanish and German. PLAY YOUR MUSIC • Play MusicXML and ABC notation files with realistic instrument sounds • Adjust tempo from half speed to double speed without changing pitch • Transpose to any key with one tap • Built-in metronome with click, woodblock, and bodhrán sounds • Count-in option for a clean start • Auto-scroll follows the music as it plays FIND NEW TUNES • Search over 30,000 traditional tunes from The Session • Browse the ABC Notation archive and Henrik Norbeck's collection • Paste ABC or MusicXML notation directly into the app • 55 sample tunes included - Celtic, Classical, Bluegrass, and Jazz LEARN AND PRACTISE • Tap any note to set a cue point and play from there • Loop any section by selecting start and end notes - perfect for tricky passages • Show note names on every note - as letters (C, D, E), in solfège (Do, Re, Mi) or German style (H, B) • Lyrics displayed and synced to playback • Swing control for jazz and traditional styles MULTI-TRACK MIXER • Assign different instruments to each voice or part • 100+ instruments including fiddle, tin whistle, mandolin, piano, guitar, flute, choir, and more • Volume, pan, mute, and solo controls per track • Hide parts from the score - see just your own line while the others keep playing • Guitar chord accompaniment from chord symbols ANNOTATE YOUR SCORES • Draw on your scores with pen and highlighter • Add text notes anywhere on the page • Multiple colours and tools • Your annotations are saved with each tune ORGANISE YOUR MUSIC • Build tune sets - group tunes into medleys that play seamlessly • Create playlists with sets and individual tunes • Ensemble mode - add backing instruments to your playlists • Speed control for playlist playback • Favourites and search across your library EXPORT AND SHARE • Export scores as PDF for printing or sharing with bandmates • Export audio as MP3 • Share with other musicians WORKS OFFLINE NotationPlayer works without an internet connection. Your tunes, instruments, and playlists are always available - perfect for rehearsals, sessions, and practice anywhere. FREE TRIAL, THEN BUY ONCE Every feature is unlocked for your first 7 days. After the trial, scores still open and play a 30-second preview; a one-time purchase unlocks everything again, for good. There is no subscription, and purchases can be restored on a new device. Built for musicians who want their notation to do more than just sit on the page. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BPMCounter2 screens
NotationPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BPMCounter at none against NotationPlayer's 2. NotationPlayer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. NotationPlayer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BPMCounter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
BPMCounter versus NotationPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBPMCounterNotationPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastian BaehrChorusLogic Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

BPMCounter

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NotationPlayer

Subscriptions1
  • NotationPlayer Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Full Access$6.99

Questions

Is BPMCounter free?
BPMCounter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NotationPlayer free?
NotationPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BPMCounter or NotationPlayer have ads?
Neither BPMCounter nor NotationPlayer shows ads.

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