# Tap That Tempo vs Ableton Note

The clearest difference is price: Tap That Tempo at Free against Ableton Note's $6.99. Tap That Tempo also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2). Ableton Note's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#12 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Tap That Tempo is free to download; Ableton Note costs $6.99 up front. Tap That Tempo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ableton Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tap That Tempo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 564 and 695 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Tap That Tempo's written reviews are positive against 72% of Ableton Note's.

Tap That Tempo ships an update every 2 months, Ableton Note every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap That Tempo | Ableton Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $6.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (564 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-that-tempo/id797639408/reviews)** | [4.2 (695 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ableton-note/id1633243177/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 564 | **695** |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 72.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#12** |
| Size | 7 MB | 1010 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) | [Ableton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1228664884) |

## 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


### Ableton Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ableton-note/id1633243177)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Paid · Music, #65 Top Paid (US App Store)

Create musical ideas with curated sounds and effects. Build beats, melodies, and sample your surroundings. Seamlessly transfer your projects to Ableton Live for further development.

**Highlights:** Create beats and melodies, Sample sounds with phone microphone, MIDI Editor for sequencing, Transfer projects to Ableton Live, 76 Drum Sampler kits, 317 synth sounds

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drift In-App Purchase | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive workflow
- 🎨 Great sound quality
- 🤝 Seamless Ableton Live integration
- 💰 Affordable price
- 🔥 Inspiring for creativity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 No audio track support
- 🎹 Limited note editing capabilities
- ⏱️ Bluetooth latency issues
- 🔢 Restricted to 4/4 time signature
- 🔧 Lacking some advanced features

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional loss of unsaved work
- Freezing issues when editing clips

**Requested features**

- Audio track support
- Expanded note editing tools
- Midi controller support
- More effects and synth options
- Time signature flexibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap That Tempo free?

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

### Is Ableton Note free?

Ableton Note costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tap That Tempo or Ableton Note?

Tap That Tempo is rated higher. Tap That Tempo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 564 ratings, while Ableton Note averages 4.2 from 695 ratings.

### Do Tap That Tempo or Ableton Note have ads?

Tap That Tempo shows ads; Ableton Note does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tap That Tempo or Ableton Note?

Tap That Tempo ships an update every 2 months, and Ableton Note every 5 weeks. Most recently, Tap That Tempo was updated on October 23, 2026 and Ableton Note on October 25, 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.*