Comparison

Live BPM Detector vs GridsDrum

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

Head to head
About

Live BPM Detector

Features
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Live BPM Detector: Tempo helps drummers, bands, and DJs monitor tempo in real time using the microphone. Place your iPhone near the kit, start listening, and read the current BPM from a huge stage-friendly display. Set a target tempo from 40 to 240 BPM, then use the color state to see whether the groove is steady, rushing, or dragging. Key features: - Live BPM detection through the microphone - Tap Tempo target setting - Huge high-contrast stage display - Target BPM range from 40 to 240 - Clear steady, rushing, and dragging states - Recent target BPM shortcuts - Landscape-friendly stage view - Keep-screen-awake behavior while listening - One-time buyout to remove ads and unlock Extreme Blackout Audio is analyzed on device. StagePulse does not record, save, or upload microphone audio. Built for practice rooms, rehearsals, and live stages where musicians need a fast visual tempo reference without playing to a click.

About

GridsDrum

Features
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GridsDrum is a practice tool for drummers who want to build stronger time, reading, coordination and vocabulary. Create short sticking ideas, place them on a rhythmic grid, and practise how they move through different rates, bars and placements. Use the main grid for focused repetition, then explore tools such as guided practice rooms, speed training, ghost reading, scatter placement, custom grids, combo building and presets. The app is designed for real practice sessions: fast to open, easy to repeat, and deep enough for advanced coordination work. Key features: - Grid-based drum practice - Sticking and vocabulary input - Practice rooms for speed, reading, coordination and linear drills - Combo tools for layered and sequenced ideas - Presets for saving routines and setups - Optional Pro subscription for deeper practice tools GridsDrum works on iPhone and iPad. No account is required to start practising. Subscription and legal information: - GridsDrum Pro is available as an optional auto-renewable subscription. - Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. - Privacy Policy: https://lateral-group-310.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-Grids-Drum-35d95baf797280f189ecf42e9acbf8a5 - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Additional Terms of Service: https://lateral-group-310.notion.site/Terms-of-Service-for-Grids-Drum-ae8760bad88345258660c98d81ceaa3c

Screenshots

Live BPM Detector4 screens
GridsDrum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GridsDrum at none against Live BPM Detector's shown. GridsDrum also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Live BPM Detector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GridsDrum sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Live BPM Detector versus GridsDrum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive BPM DetectorGridsDrum
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 3 days
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS18.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size10 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerๅ€ฉ ็ฝ—Hiu Chun Chan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Live BPM Detector

One-time1
  • StagePulse Buyout$3.99
3 purchases

GridsDrum

Subscriptions3
  • GridsDrum Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • GridsDrum Pro Quarterly$9.993 Months
  • GridsDrum Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Live BPM Detector free?
Live BPM Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GridsDrum free?
GridsDrum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Live BPM Detector or GridsDrum have ads?
Live BPM Detector shows ads; GridsDrum does not.

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