# Tap That Tempo vs DelayTool

The clearest difference is price: Tap That Tempo at Free against DelayTool's $0.99. Tap That Tempo also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 23 months) and ratings volume (564 vs 5). DelayTool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Tap That Tempo is free to download; DelayTool costs $0.99 up front. Tap That Tempo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DelayTool asks for nothing beyond the download.

DelayTool holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tap That Tempo has 564 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Tap That Tempo's written reviews are positive against 67% of DelayTool's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tap That Tempo ships an update every 2 months, DelayTool every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap That Tempo | DelayTool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (564 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-that-tempo/id797639408/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delaytool-bpm-calculator/id982070192/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **564** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 23 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 7 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Norman Sander](https://appshunter.io/developer/797639411) | [Joel Perry](https://appshunter.io/developer/972887837) |

## 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


### DelayTool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delaytool-bpm-calculator/id982070192)

This application helps musicians and sound engineers calculate precise timing values for musical subdivisions. It automatically updates a table of milliseconds and Hertz based on the entered tempo, ideal for setting up delays and oscillators.

**Highlights:** BPM calculator, Tempo input and tap tempo, Automatic table updates, Calculates milliseconds and Hertz, Supports common musical subdivisions, Precise delay and oscillator setup

**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 DelayTool free?

DelayTool costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tap That Tempo or DelayTool?

DelayTool is rated higher. Tap That Tempo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 564 ratings, while DelayTool averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Tap That Tempo or DelayTool have ads?

Tap That Tempo shows ads; DelayTool does not.

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

Tap That Tempo ships an update every 2 months, and DelayTool every 23 months. Most recently, Tap That Tempo was updated on October 23, 2026 and DelayTool on October 24, 2026.

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