# Tap That Tempo vs Simple BPM Tap ·

The clearest difference is rating: Tap That Tempo at 4.7 against Simple BPM Tap ·'s 4.0. Tap That Tempo also leads on ratings volume (568 vs 3). Simple BPM Tap ·'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tap That Tempo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple BPM Tap · asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tap That Tempo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tap That Tempo has 568 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Tap That Tempo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple BPM Tap ·'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tap That Tempo ships an update every 2 months, Simple BPM Tap · monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap That Tempo | Simple BPM Tap · |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (568 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-that-tempo/id797639408/reviews)** | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-bpm-tap/id1458351589/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **568** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 76.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Norman Sander](https://appshunter.io/developer/797639411) | [Jeremie Leroy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1156304176) |

## 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


### Simple BPM Tap ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-bpm-tap/id1458351589)

This app helps users quickly detect the tempo of music by tapping a button to measure Beats Per Minute (BPM). It offers a "Moving Average" feature for more accurate calculations and stores past BPM readings in a history tab. Users can also switch between light and dark display modes for better visibility.

**Highlights:** BPM detection by tapping, Moving Average calculation, Tap history log, Light and Dark modes, Tempo tracking for DJs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap That Tempo free?

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

### Is Simple BPM Tap · free?

Simple BPM Tap · is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tap That Tempo or Simple BPM Tap ·?

Tap That Tempo is rated higher. Tap That Tempo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 568 ratings, while Simple BPM Tap · averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Tap That Tempo or Simple BPM Tap · have ads?

Tap That Tempo shows ads; Simple BPM Tap · does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tap That Tempo or Simple BPM Tap ·?

Tap That Tempo ships an update every 2 months, and Simple BPM Tap · monthly. Most recently, Tap That Tempo was updated on November 11, 2026 and Simple BPM Tap · on November 2, 2026.

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