Tap BPM App + Widget vs Wrist Pulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Tap BPM App + Widget
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Tap BPM is a minimalist BPM counter for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Tap in rhythm and the app calculates the current tempo from the active tap sequence. The app focuses on exactly what matters in the moment: - large BPM display - direct tap area in the main view - Home Screen widget, Lock Screen widgets, and an optional Live Activity Widget that can be enabled for fast tapping without launching the app - Apple Watch app plus complications and Smart Stack widget for quick access on your wrist - two tempo modes: Responsive for quick tempo changes and Precise for longer tap sequences - outlier filtering plus an evaluated/total indicator, so it is clear how many taps are currently used - BPM updates with one decimal place - configurable sequence reset with 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, or 4.0 seconds - optional Keep BPM behavior after sequence reset - manual reset for the current sequence Tap BPM stores only the local tempo state, tap sequence, reset timer, selected mode, and Keep BPM setting on your devices so the app, widget, and Apple Watch stay in sync. There is no login, no advertising, and no unnecessary complexity. Useful for: - dance practice - rehearsals - DJ and training situations - quickly checking song or step tempo If you just want to tap out a BPM quickly, Tap BPM is built for exactly that.
Wrist Pulse
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Wrist Pulse is a focused metronome built for Apple Watch. Adjust BPM with the Digital Crown, then tap the beat area to start or pause. Wrist Pulse marks each beat with haptic feedback and a clear pulse animation, making it useful for music practice, workouts, running cadence, breathing rhythm, or any moment that needs a steady tempo. Features: - 30 to 250 BPM range - Precise Digital Crown BPM control - Haptic feedback on each beat (on by default) - Optional audible clicks in Settings (foreground only) - Clear visual pulse animation - Remembers your last BPM - No sign-in, no ads, no data collection Wrist Pulse does one thing: it gives you a clean, direct, reliable beat on your wrist.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Wrist Pulse at 13.0 against Tap BPM App + Widget's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Tap BPM App + Widget | Wrist Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | assenmacher network GmbH | ๅนไบฎ ็ |
In-app purchases
Tap BPM App + Widget
No in-app purchases
Wrist Pulse
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Tap BPM App + Widget free?
Is Wrist Pulse free?
Do Tap BPM App + Widget or Wrist Pulse have ads?
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