Tap That Tempo vs BPM Visual Counter
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.
BPM Visual Counter
This application helps musicians determine the beats per minute (BPM) of songs using their device's microphone. It offers real-time visual feedback of captured sound and a running tally of standard deviation to refine beat accuracy. The app also allows users to view and replay past BPM recordings.
- Real-time BPM calculation
- Visual musicizer
- Standard deviation tally
- Past BPM recording playback
- iPad support
- Mirroring option for visual plot
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New in version 1.2: -Added iPad support -View and replay past recorded BPM's from the settings menu -Added mirroring option to visual plot Simple use. Beautiful Design. Perfect accuracy. BPM Visual Counter helps musicians calculate the beats per minute (BPM) of their favorite live or recorded songs. A central music visualizer allows sound captured by the microphone to be visualized in real-time to assist in beat collection. A running-tally of the standard deviation helps users fine-tune the precision of their beats.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tap That Tempo at 4.7 against BPM Visual Counter's 3.7. Tap That Tempo also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 50%) and ratings volume (524 vs 3). BPM Visual Counter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). 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. BPM Visual Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tap That Tempo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tap That Tempo has 524 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Tap That Tempo's written reviews are positive against 50% of BPM Visual Counter's.
Tap That Tempo ships an update every 2 months, BPM Visual Counter every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tap That Tempo | BPM Visual Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (524 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.8% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 524 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 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 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Norman Sander | John Solsma |
Customer experience
Tap That Tempo
BPM Visual Counter
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
BPM Visual Counter
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tap That Tempo
- Ad-Free Experience$3.99
BPM Visual Counter
No in-app purchases
Questions
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