Tap That Tempo vs APM Tool Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tap That Tempo
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.
- Precise BPM detection by tapping
- Automatic reset after customizable intervals
- Clean, minimal interface
- Tempo measurement for musical ideas
- Quick tempo reference for production
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Just tap along the beat of your favorite music to measure the BPM of any song. "The perfect app for discovering BPM. Way faster and more accurate than anything that claims to be able to detect it automatically." Tap That Tempo is a simple yet powerful utility for musicians, music producers, DJs, or anyone who wants to know the tempo of their musical ideas. Simply tap the button in rhythm with the music, and the app calculates the BPM using advanced algorithms. Key Features: • Precise BPM detection by tapping along the beat • Automatic reset after customizable intervals (1-4 seconds) • Clean, minimal interface designed for musicians Perfect for: • Discovering the BPM of songs • Measuring tempo of musical ideas • Quick tempo reference during music production • DJs who need to know track tempos The tempo tracking automatically resets after a few seconds, so you can easily measure multiple songs or sections. No complicated setup - just tap and get your BPM.
APM Tool Lite
This application allows users to measure the acoustic performance of a room by analyzing key parameters like reverberation time and clarity. It includes a tutorial to guide users through its features, offering a simplified acoustic design activity.
- Measure acoustical performance
- Analyze reverberation time
- Evaluate clarity
- Acoustic design activity
- Tutorial slideshow
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With APM Tool Lite you can measure the acoustical performance of a room by evaluating some of its more important acoustical parameters, like reverberation time, clarity, etc. New acoustic design activity (with limited features than full version). A tutorial slideshow explains the app usage.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: APM Tool Lite at none against Tap That Tempo's 1. APM Tool Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Tap That Tempo's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. Tap That Tempo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. APM Tool Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tap That Tempo ships an update every 2 months, APM Tool Lite every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tap That Tempo | APM Tool Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (566 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.8% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 566 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Norman Sander | Lorenzo Rizzi |
Customer experience
Tap That Tempo
APM Tool Lite
Bugs and requests
Tap That Tempo
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
2 requests- Option to hear a clicktrack
- Calculator for pitch change between tempos
APM Tool Lite
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tap That Tempo
- Ad-Free Experience$3.99
APM Tool Lite
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Tap That Tempo free?
Is APM Tool Lite free?
Do Tap That Tempo or APM Tool Lite have ads?
Which is updated more often, Tap That Tempo or APM Tool Lite?
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