Tempo Counter vs CentiGrade Visual Tuner
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.
CentiGrade Visual Tuner
This app provides instant, ad-free tuning with a unique rolling trace feature for pitch practice. Its interface dynamically zooms as you approach the target note, offering multiple visual modes and presets for various instruments.
- Instant tuning on launch
- Rolling trace for pitch history
- Dynamic zoom interface
- Fluid wave visualizer
- Chromatic, Guitar, Bass presets
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No Ads: Instant tuning as soon as you open the app. Rolling Trace: See a historical line of your pitch for perfect intonation practice. Dynamic Zoom: The interface adapts as you get closer to your target note. Multiple Modes: Toggle between a fluid wave visualizer and the rolling history roll. Presets: Support for Chromatic, Guitar, and Bass tuning.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CentiGrade Visual Tuner at 5.0 against Tempo Counter's 1.0. CentiGrade Visual Tuner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, monetization model 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
Tempo Counter costs $1.99 and CentiGrade Visual Tuner $0.99 up front. Tempo Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CentiGrade Visual Tuner asks for nothing beyond the download.
CentiGrade Visual Tuner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Tempo Counter ships an update every 28 months, CentiGrade Visual Tuner every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tempo Counter | CentiGrade Visual Tuner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | y-design | PHILIP BRADLEY KING |
Customer experience
Tempo Counter
CentiGrade Visual Tuner
In-app purchases
Tempo Counter
- Full Version$0.99
CentiGrade Visual Tuner
No in-app purchases
Questions
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