Comparison

MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter vs MIDI Host

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

MIDI Host

Features
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MIDI Host transforms your iPhone or iPad into a professional MIDI Patchbay. Forget about buying expensive hardware adapters; route the signal from your MIDI controllers to multiple synthesizers at the same time in an intuitive and visual way. KEY FEATURES: • Multi-Device Routing: Connect multiple inputs (IN) to multiple outputs (OUT) simultaneously. • Universal Support: Works flawlessly with powered USB-C hubs, USB MIDI keyboards, Bluetooth LE, and WIDI devices (CME). • Zero Latency: Built on Apple's powerful native CoreMIDI engine for an instant, lag-free data flow. • "MIDI Panic" Button: Save your live performance. A single tap sends CC reset commands to all your devices to stop "stuck notes" instantly. • Interface for Musicians: Brutalist and minimalist design built for the stage. No hidden menus, just clear, large switches. Ideal for mobile producers, portable setups, and live performances. Compatible with brands like Teenage Engineering, Akai, Roland, Korg, Yamaha, and more.

Screenshots

MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter4 screens
MIDI Host4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter at Free against MIDI Host's $6.99. MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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; MIDI Host costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter versus MIDI Host: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIDI Pulse BPM DetecterMIDI Host
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPROTOTYPE LABS, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYBenjamin Camarena

In-app purchases

None

MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter

No in-app purchases

None

MIDI Host

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 MIDI Host free?
MIDI Host costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter or MIDI Host have ads?
Neither MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter nor MIDI Host shows ads.

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