Comparison

Tempo Counter vs MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time tempo detection
  • Average tempo display
  • Last beat tempo display
  • Tempo adjustment assistance
  • Music composition aid
Features
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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.

About

MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter

Features
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Ever wished your gear could just follow the music that's playing? MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter listens through the microphone, detects the BPM in real time, and keeps sending it to your equipment as MIDI Clock and Tap Tempo CC. Sync your delay pedals, arpeggiators, drum machines and loopers — no more frantically tapping along to the track. LISTENS AND DETECTS • Fully automatic beat detection from the microphone • Auto mode analyzes Low / Mid / High / Full frequency bands simultaneously and picks whichever hears the beat most clearly — kick-heavy tracks and hi-hat-driven grooves both lock in automatically • Or pin detection to a specific band: Kick, Snare, or Hi-Hat • Customizable detection range (60–200 BPM), 2x BPM mode for double-time output • One-tap manual tempo setting with tap tempo SEE WHAT IT HEARS • Beat markers on the live waveform show exactly where each beat was recognized • Optional detection envelope overlay reveals what the detector is actually analyzing • Flash lamp blinking in sync with the BPM • Real-time waveform and level meter MIDI OUTPUT • MIDI Clock transmission (24 PPQN) • Tap Tempo CC messages (customizable CC number and channel) • Bluetooth MIDI support — connect to your gear wirelessly • Auto-gain keeps detection stable even at low volumes (up to 30x) BUILT FOR THE STAGE • Settings save automatically and apply instantly • MIDI send / beat detection indicators • Pause and resume anytime In the DJ booth, at rehearsal, on stage: stop matching tempo by ear and let the phone in your pocket handle it.

Screenshots

Tempo Counter2 screens
MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter at Free against Tempo Counter's $1.99. MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Tempo Counter's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter is free to download; Tempo Counter costs $1.99 up front. Tempo Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tempo Counter ships an update every 28 months, MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tempo Counter versus MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempo CounterMIDI Pulse BPM Detecter
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developery-designPROTOTYPE LABS, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tempo Counter

One-time1
  • Full Version$0.99
None

MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tempo Counter free?
Tempo Counter costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter free?
MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tempo Counter or MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter have ads?
Tempo Counter shows ads; MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter does not.
Which is updated more often, Tempo Counter or MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter?
Tempo Counter ships an update every 28 months, and MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter every 5 months. Most recently, Tempo Counter was updated on October 17, 2026 and MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter on October 28, 2026.

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