Comparison

Radio Surf 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

Radio Surf

Features
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Discover and enjoy live radio from around the world with RadioSurf. Instantly access thousands of radio stations, search by name, genre, or location, and listen to your favorite music, news, and talk shows wherever you are. Personalize your experience by adding stations to your favorites, organizing them for quick access, and managing your list as your tastes evolve. RadioSurf is designed for seamless listening at home, on the go, or while driving—making it easy to stay connected to the sounds you love, anytime and anywhere. Key Features: Listen to live radio stations worldwide Powerful search by station name, genre, or country Add, organize, and modify your favorite stations Simple, intuitive interface for effortless browsing and playback Reliable streaming, even on the move or in your car Background playback and support for external controls

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

Radio Surf4 screens
BeatSense BPM4 screens

Verdict

The call

Radio Surf and BeatSense BPM are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Radio Surf ships an update every 2 weeks, BeatSense BPM every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Radio Surf versus BeatSense BPM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadio SurfBeatSense BPM
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB36 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDart Technology SIAJung Woo Choi

In-app purchases

None

Radio Surf

No in-app purchases

None

BeatSense BPM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Radio Surf free?
Radio Surf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeatSense BPM free?
BeatSense BPM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Radio Surf or BeatSense BPM have ads?
Neither Radio Surf nor BeatSense BPM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Radio Surf or BeatSense BPM?
Radio Surf ships an update every 2 weeks, and BeatSense BPM every 8 days. Most recently, Radio Surf was updated on October 28, 2026 and BeatSense BPM on October 25, 2026.

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