# Tap That Tempo vs Koala Sampler

The clearest difference is price: Tap That Tempo at Free against Koala Sampler's $4.99. Koala Sampler's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Tap That Tempo is free to download; Koala Sampler costs $4.99 up front. Tap That Tempo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Koala Sampler sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Tap That Tempo against 4.8 for Koala Sampler. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 566 and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Tap That Tempo's written reviews are positive against 88% of Koala Sampler's.

Tap That Tempo ships an update every 2 months, Koala Sampler fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap That Tempo | Koala Sampler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (566 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-that-tempo/id797639408/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koala-sampler-beat-maker/id1449584007/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 566 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 76.8% of reviews | **88.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#5** |
| Size | 7 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Norman Sander](https://appshunter.io/developer/797639411) | [Mazbox Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/329604853) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap That Tempo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-that-tempo/id797639408)

Measure the BPM of any song by simply tapping along to the beat. This utility is ideal for musicians, producers, DJs, and anyone needing quick tempo references. It offers precise detection with automatic resets for continuous use.

**Highlights:** Precise BPM detection by tapping, Automatic reset after customizable intervals, Clean, minimal interface, Tempo measurement for musical ideas, Quick tempo reference for production

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Experience | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate tempo detection
- ✅ Works offline
- 💪 Reliable and dependable
- 💡 Multi-use tool (music, heart rate)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Intrusive and disruptive ads
- 📉 Inaccurate readings sometimes
- 😵‍💫 Ads cover the whole screen
- 🚫 No option to remove ads
- 🤔 Unskippable ads

**Reported bugs**

- Ads are disruptive and manipulative
- First tap often gives a very low BPM
- Accuracy issues, especially when app is open for a while
- Ads are sketchy and suggest device hacks

**Requested features**

- Option to hear a clicktrack
- Calculator for pitch change between tempos


### Koala Sampler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koala-sampler-beat-maker/id1449584007)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Music, #36 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app allows you to record sounds with your phone's microphone, transform them with effects, and create beats and tracks. Its intuitive interface focuses on a fast and fun music-making process.

**Highlights:** Record up to 64 samples with mic, Apply 16 built-in effects, Load and use own samples, Create beats with high-resolution sequencer, Export loops and tracks as WAV, AI sample separation, AUv3 and MIDI compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Koala AUv3 Plugin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ese-O's Sample Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Solar Studies Samplepack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Soon Come Dub Sample Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Analog Astronaut Samplepack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cirrus Cuts Sample Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Samurai Edition | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mixer | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth workflow and fast performance
- 💡 Powerful sampling and sequencing capabilities
- 🔥 Excellent value for the price
- 🎨 Creative and inspiring sound design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔇 Limited effects and sound manipulation options
- 📁 Difficulty managing and organizing samples/projects
- 🎚️ Lack of advanced MIDI mapping and control options
- 🔍 Unclear or confusing UI elements in certain areas

**Reported bugs**

- Samples not loading or disappearing after app updates
- Sequencer timing and quantization issues
- Crashes when using certain features or with large projects

**Requested features**

- Ability to record and edit MIDI sequences
- More comprehensive effects and sound processing tools
- Improved sample management and organization features
- Support for external MIDI controllers and hardware integration
- Customizable color schemes and UI themes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap That Tempo free?

Tap That Tempo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Koala Sampler free?

Koala Sampler costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tap That Tempo or Koala Sampler?

Koala Sampler is rated higher. Tap That Tempo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 566 ratings, while Koala Sampler averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Tap That Tempo or Koala Sampler have ads?

Tap That Tempo shows ads; Koala Sampler does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tap That Tempo or Koala Sampler?

Tap That Tempo ships an update every 2 months, and Koala Sampler fortnightly. Most recently, Tap That Tempo was updated on October 29, 2026 and Koala Sampler on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*