Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Measure acoustical performance
  • Analyze reverberation time
  • Evaluate clarity
  • Acoustic design activity
  • Tutorial slideshow
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Tap That Tempo1 screens
APM Tool Lite3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tap That Tempo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. APM Tool Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tap That Tempo versus APM Tool Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTap That TempoAPM Tool Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (566 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings566 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNorman SanderLorenzo Rizzi

Customer experience

Tap That Tempo

All ratings524 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive76.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative17.9%

APM Tool Lite

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

1 purchases

Tap That Tempo

One-time1
  • Ad-Free Experience$3.99
None

APM Tool Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tap That Tempo free?
Tap That Tempo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is APM Tool Lite free?
APM Tool Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tap That Tempo or APM Tool Lite have ads?
Tap That Tempo shows ads; APM Tool Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Tap That Tempo or APM Tool Lite?
Tap That Tempo ships an update every 2 months, and APM Tool Lite every 6 months. Most recently, Tap That Tempo was updated on October 29, 2026 and APM Tool Lite on October 10, 2026.

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