Comparison

NEON Metronome vs BeatSense BPM

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

Head to head
About

NEON Metronome

Features
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【NEON Metronome】 A neon-styled metronome that shines on stage and in the practice room. ■ High Visibility Neon glow display is easy to see in dark studios and live venues. BPM and beats are visible at a glance, even from a distance. ■ Setlist Feature Save BPM, time signature, and subdivisions as presets for each song. Swipe to switch instantly during performances. ■ Practice Recording Start recording with one tap. Record your performance while listening to the metronome and review it on the spot. Repeat playback makes it easy to review. ■ Background Playback Metronome keeps playing while using other apps. Use alongside sheet music or lyrics apps. ■ Easy Sharing Quickly send your recordings via LINE, email, or other apps. Perfect for sharing with bandmates or teachers. ■ Versatile Subdivisions Supports 8th, 16th, triplets, and sextuplets. Light and sound can be toggled independently. ■ Other Features ・TAP TEMPO for tempo detection ・BPM Lock (prevent accidental changes) ・Haptic feedback ・M4A/WAV recording format selection

About

BeatSense BPM

This tool analyzes nearby music or rhythm in real-time to detect its tempo and provides a steady metronome click. It offers tempo labels and adjustable time signatures for various musical needs. The app prioritizes user privacy by processing all audio analysis on the device without recording or tracking.

Highlights
  • Real-time BPM analysis
  • Metronome generator
  • Adjustable time signatures
  • Tempo labels
  • On-device audio processing
  • No ads or tracking
Features
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BeatSense is a simple tempo tool for checking the BPM of nearby music or rhythm and generating a steady metronome click. Key features - Real-time BPM analysis from microphone input - Current tempo and confidence display - Tempo labels for Adagio, Andante, Moderato, Allegro, and Presto ranges - 40-220 BPM metronome generator - Time signatures for 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/8, 9/8, and 12/8 - No recording, accounts, ads, or tracking How to use 1. In Detector, tap the start button. 2. Allow microphone access. 3. Play music or a rhythm nearby and BeatSense estimates the BPM. 4. In Generator, adjust the tempo and time signature to play a click. Privacy BeatSense does not store audio or send it to a server. BPM analysis is processed on the device.

Screenshots

NEON Metronome4 screens
BeatSense BPM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BeatSense BPM at none against NEON Metronome's 1. NEON Metronome's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). 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. NEON Metronome sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BeatSense BPM asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
NEON Metronome versus BeatSense BPM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNEON MetronomeBeatSense BPM
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAKI ETOJung Woo Choi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NEON Metronome

One-time1
  • Pro Version$2.99
None

BeatSense BPM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NEON Metronome free?
NEON Metronome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeatSense BPM free?
BeatSense BPM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NEON Metronome or BeatSense BPM have ads?
Neither NEON Metronome nor BeatSense BPM shows ads.

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