SparkTune vs BeatSense BPM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
SparkTune
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SparkTune is a private music player for your own audio files. Import songs and folders, organize your library, and listen without a streaming subscription. Your music stays yours, with playback controls built for everyday listening. Features: Import MP3s and other supported audio files Add songs from Files, iCloud Drive, external drives, or shared attachments Browse by songs, albums, artists, and playlists View lyrics when available Use favorites, play history, recently added, and most played collections Control playback speed, sleep timer, equalizer, and volume normalization Use CarPlay for safer listening in the car Sync your library across iPhone and iPad with SparkTune Pro SparkTune Pro unlocks unlimited imports, iCloud library sync, folder imports, backup/export tools, and advanced audio controls. SparkTune does not include a music subscription or streaming catalog. It is built for music files you own and choose to import.
BeatSense BPM
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BeatSense BPM at none against SparkTune's 1. BeatSense BPM also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.4). SparkTune's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SparkTune sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BeatSense BPM asks for nothing beyond the download.
SparkTune ships an update every 3 days, BeatSense BPM every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SparkTune | BeatSense BPM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days โ better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | 16.4 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Silestis Labs | Jung Woo Choi |
In-app purchases
SparkTune
- SparkTune Pro$7.99
BeatSense BPM
No in-app purchases









