Comparison

MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter vs CentiGrade Visual Tuner

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

Head to head
About

MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter

Features
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Ever wished your gear could just follow the music that's playing? MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter listens through the microphone, detects the BPM in real time, and keeps sending it to your equipment as MIDI Clock and Tap Tempo CC. Sync your delay pedals, arpeggiators, drum machines and loopers — no more frantically tapping along to the track. LISTENS AND DETECTS • Fully automatic beat detection from the microphone • Auto mode analyzes Low / Mid / High / Full frequency bands simultaneously and picks whichever hears the beat most clearly — kick-heavy tracks and hi-hat-driven grooves both lock in automatically • Or pin detection to a specific band: Kick, Snare, or Hi-Hat • Customizable detection range (60–200 BPM), 2x BPM mode for double-time output • One-tap manual tempo setting with tap tempo SEE WHAT IT HEARS • Beat markers on the live waveform show exactly where each beat was recognized • Optional detection envelope overlay reveals what the detector is actually analyzing • Flash lamp blinking in sync with the BPM • Real-time waveform and level meter MIDI OUTPUT • MIDI Clock transmission (24 PPQN) • Tap Tempo CC messages (customizable CC number and channel) • Bluetooth MIDI support — connect to your gear wirelessly • Auto-gain keeps detection stable even at low volumes (up to 30x) BUILT FOR THE STAGE • Settings save automatically and apply instantly • MIDI send / beat detection indicators • Pause and resume anytime In the DJ booth, at rehearsal, on stage: stop matching tempo by ear and let the phone in your pocket handle it.

About

CentiGrade Visual Tuner

This app provides instant, ad-free tuning with a unique rolling trace feature for pitch practice. Its interface dynamically zooms as you approach the target note, offering multiple visual modes and presets for various instruments.

Highlights
  • Instant tuning on launch
  • Rolling trace for pitch history
  • Dynamic zoom interface
  • Fluid wave visualizer
  • Chromatic, Guitar, Bass presets
Features
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No Ads: Instant tuning as soon as you open the app. Rolling Trace: See a historical line of your pitch for perfect intonation practice. Dynamic Zoom: The interface adapts as you get closer to your target note. Multiple Modes: Toggle between a fluid wave visualizer and the rolling history roll. Presets: Support for Chromatic, Guitar, and Bass tuning.

Screenshots

MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter4 screens
CentiGrade Visual Tuner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter at Free against CentiGrade Visual Tuner's $0.99. CentiGrade Visual Tuner's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter is free to download; CentiGrade Visual Tuner costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter ships an update every 5 months, CentiGrade Visual Tuner every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter versus CentiGrade Visual Tuner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIDI Pulse BPM DetecterCentiGrade Visual Tuner
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPROTOTYPE LABS, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYPHILIP BRADLEY KING

In-app purchases

None

MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter

No in-app purchases

None

CentiGrade Visual Tuner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter free?
MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CentiGrade Visual Tuner free?
CentiGrade Visual Tuner costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter or CentiGrade Visual Tuner have ads?
Neither MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter nor CentiGrade Visual Tuner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter or CentiGrade Visual Tuner?
MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter ships an update every 5 months, and CentiGrade Visual Tuner every 4 days. Most recently, MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter was updated on October 28, 2026 and CentiGrade Visual Tuner on October 25, 2026.

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