Comparison

BPM Detector vs TechnoBuddy

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

Head to head
About

BPM Detector

This app provides real-time tempo analysis for musicians and producers. It can detect beats, analyze rhythm, and visualize tempo changes in audio and video files. Save and review past analysis results for practice and production.

Highlights
  • Real-time BPM detection
  • Live BPM trend chart
  • Audio/Video file BPM analysis
  • Beat and bar analysis
  • Accent and rhythm analysis
  • Automatic history saving
Features
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BPM Detector BPM Detector is built for musicians, producers, DJs, and anyone who needs reliable tempo analysis. Detect BPM in real time or scan media files to understand rhythm structure and tempo changes with confidence. Key Features: • Real-time BPM detection with continuous updates • Live BPM trend chart visualization • Audio file BPM analysis • Video file BPM analysis • Beat detection and analysis • Bar (measure) analysis • Accent detection and rhythm analysis • Automatic history saving • Review and compare previous analysis results Perfect For: • DJs and music producers • Band rehearsals and rhythm training • Drummers, guitarists, bassists, pianists, and vocalists • Music production and sample analysis • Video editing and tempo matching EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TechnoBuddy

Features
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Ever been on the dancefloor wondering what BPM the DJ is playing? Or how loud it actually is? TechnoBuddy gives you the answer — just open the app and hold up your phone. LIVE BPM DETECTION See the tempo of whatever is playing, updated in real time. Switch between genre presets — Techno, House, Drum & Bass, and Ambient — each tuned to the right BPM range. Or tap along manually with tap tempo. FREQUENCY SPECTRUM Watch the music come alive as a real-time frequency visualization. See the bass, mids, and highs broken down across the spectrum. Adjust smoothing to get the look you want. SOUND LEVEL METER Check the decibel level around you with clear zone indicators — Quiet, Moderate, Loud, and Danger. Know when to grab earplugs. BOOTH MODE Switch to a deep-red color scheme that won't ruin your night vision. Perfect for dark clubs and outdoor raves. MADE FOR THE DANCEFLOOR • Retro CRT-style interface with phosphor glow and scanlines • Works in portrait and landscape • No internet required — everything runs on-device • No ads, no tracking, no data collection • Haptic beat pulse — feel the tempo without looking at your phone Whether you're deep in a warehouse set or vibing at a festival — TechnoBuddy is your pocket music nerd.

Screenshots

BPM Detector4 screens
TechnoBuddy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TechnoBuddy at none against BPM Detector's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. BPM Detector sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per 7 days. TechnoBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
BPM Detector versus TechnoBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBPM DetectorTechnoBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer家林 黎Olof Petterson

In-app purchases

4 purchases

BPM Detector

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$0.797 Days
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Annual$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • LifeTime$6.99
None

TechnoBuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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