# Tap That Tempo vs BPM Visual Counter

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.

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 19, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap That Tempo | BPM Visual Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (524 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-that-tempo/id797639408/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bpm-visual-counter/id959202049/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **524** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Norman Sander](https://appshunter.io/developer/797639411) | [John Solsma](https://appshunter.io/developer/893391015) |

## 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


### BPM Visual Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bpm-visual-counter/id959202049)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time BPM calculation, Visual musicizer, Standard deviation tally, Past BPM recording playback, iPad support, Mirroring option for visual plot

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**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 BPM Visual Counter free?

BPM Visual Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tap That Tempo or BPM Visual Counter?

Tap That Tempo is rated higher. Tap That Tempo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 524 ratings, while BPM Visual Counter averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Tap That Tempo or BPM Visual Counter have ads?

Tap That Tempo shows ads; BPM Visual Counter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tap That Tempo or BPM Visual Counter?

Tap That Tempo ships an update every 2 months, and BPM Visual Counter every 3 months. Most recently, Tap That Tempo was updated on October 19, 2026 and BPM Visual Counter on October 5, 2026.

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