Tempo Counter vs BPM Helper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tempo Counter
This application helps musicians and composers determine and adjust the tempo of music. It provides real-time feedback on average and last beat tempos, aiding in composition and analysis.
- Real-time tempo detection
- Average tempo display
- Last beat tempo display
- Tempo adjustment assistance
- Music composition aid
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“Want to find a BPM that feels right while composing?” “Curious about the BPM of the song you’re listening to?” This app lets you quickly find the tempo of music. Tap the “start” button, then tap the musical note button once for each beat. The average tempo appears in the “average tenpo” field, and the tempo of the most recent beat appears in the “last lap” field.
BPM Helper
Instantly discover the tempo of any song by simply tapping along to the beat. The application automatically detects when you stop tapping and displays the calculated BPM.
- Real-time BPM detection
- Automatic result locking
- Simple tap interface
- Instant tempo display
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BPM Helper is the fastest way to find the tempo of any song. Just tap the button on the beat and your BPM appears instantly. Stop tapping and the result locks in automatically.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: BPM Helper at Free against Tempo Counter's $1.99. BPM Helper also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Tempo Counter's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On in-app purchases and device support 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
BPM Helper is free to download; Tempo Counter costs $1.99 up front. Tempo Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BPM Helper sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BPM Helper holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively.
Tempo Counter ships an update every 28 months, BPM Helper every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tempo Counter | BPM Helper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | y-design | Igor Rusinov |
Customer experience
Tempo Counter
BPM Helper
In-app purchases
Tempo Counter
- Full Version$0.99
BPM Helper
- Small Tip$0.99
- Tiny Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
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- Large Tip$7.99
Questions
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