GetLiveBPM vs Mr. Drum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
GetLiveBPM
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Keep your tempo perfectly on track with GetLiveBPM the ultimate real-time tempo detector and BPM counter designed for musicians, drummers, and bands. Whether you are practicing in your room, rehearsing with your band, or playing a live gig, GetLiveBPM acts as your passive audio companion to instantly identify and track the exact speed of your music. KEY FEATURES: โข Live BPM Detection via Microphone: No cables needed. Simply point your device's microphone at the audio source (drums, speakers, or acoustic instruments) to get an instant, real-time tempo measurement. โข Accurate Tempo History Chart: Visualizing your timing is key. Track your tempo drift over time with an intuitive live chart. See exactly where you are rushing or dragging during your set. โข Tap Tempo Fallback Mode: In ultra-noisy environments or during silent rehearsals? Seamlessly switch to manual tap mode. Tap along with the rhythm to get an instant, accurate average BPM. โข Decimal & Sub-Integer Precision: Powered by advanced audio analysis and parabolic interpolation, GetLiveBPM gives you hyper-accurate decimal precision that standard tap tools can't match. โข 100% On-Device Audio Processing: Your privacy matters. The advanced detection model runs entirely locally. No internet connection, account signup, or data usage required. WHO IS GETLIVEBPM FOR? โข Drummers: Ditch the rigid metronome click and check your natural pocket during live drum practice. โข Bands & Live Acts: Keep rehearsals tight and ensure the entire ensemble is locked into the correct tempo. โข DJs & Music Producers: Quickly identify the BPM of live tracks or external vinyl audio sources on the fly. โข Fitness Instructors: Match your choreography perfectly to the beat of any background track. Download GetLiveBPM today and take control of your musical timing!
Mr. Drum
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Mr. Drum is a rhythm trainer for players who want to know how their timing actually feels. Play along to studio-quality drum patterns, and Mr. Drum measures where each of your hits lands against the beat - ahead of it (Push), behind it (Layback), or right on it (Center). PRACTICE TO REAL PATTERNS - 4-beat, 8-beat, 16-beat, swing and Latin styles, each with multiple variations - Tempo from a slow practice crawl up to full speed, with tap tempo - A count-in that follows the actual time signature of the pattern (3/4, 6/8, 12/8 and more) - Per-instrument mixer so you can pull the kick up or take the ride down - Haptic metronome and a visual flasher for practicing quietly SEE YOUR TIMING, NOT JUST HEAR IT - Play along with the microphone, or tap along on screen - both are analyzed the same way - Every session gives you an average offset in milliseconds, how consistent you were, and which beats you rush or drag the most - Tempo drift is separated from feel, so "playing behind the beat" is never confused with "slowing down" - Your Groove Profile builds up over time from your practice history TIME FEEL (PRO) Shift snare, ride, toms and percussion ahead of or behind the beat independently, and hear how a groove changes when the parts do not sit in the same place. YOUR AUDIO STAYS YOURS Mr. Drum listens through the microphone, but audio is never recorded or saved. Only the timing of each hit is kept, and it never leaves your device. There is no account, no sign-in, and no server.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: GetLiveBPM at none against Mr. Drum's shown. Mr. Drum's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. GetLiveBPM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mr. Drum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
GetLiveBPM ships an update weekly, Mr. Drum every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GetLiveBPM | Mr. Drum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Lennard Meijer | TAEHEE JANG |
In-app purchases
GetLiveBPM
- Unlock Pro$5.99
Mr. Drum
- Pro Upgrade$5.99









