Tap That Tempo plus vs REF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tap That Tempo plus
This music app offers a precise metronome and a speed trainer to enhance your practice sessions. Improve your instrumental skills with its clean and simple interface. It's designed to make your musical exercises more effective.
- Accurate metronome
- Speed trainer
- Instrument practice aid
- Simple interface
- Skill improvement tool
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This premium version of the beautiful App "Tap That Tempo" comes with an accurate metronome and speed trainer. Clean and simple. Tap your tempo and enjoy a better exercise with your instrument. The speed trainer is an effective way to improve your skills.
REF
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REF-440: The tuner that disappears when you need to play. REF-440 is designed for musicians who demand precision and clarity. Inspired by Dieter Rams and Teenage Engineering, every pixel serves a purpose. No ads. No clutter. Just a precision instrument that helps you tune and get back to making music. Precision You Can Feel REF-440 uses the McLeod Pitch Method (MPM) algorithm, optimized for real-time guitar tuning. With ±2¢ accuracy, adaptive smoothing, and intelligent note locking, you get stable readings that don't jump around — even in noisy environments. Designed Like an Instrument The interface mimics a hardware tuner: a dark "faceplate" display panel, needle meter with ghost trails, and LED indicator. The 135-point note display is readable from across the room. Orange means action, neutral means success. Context-Aware Instructions Forget "flat" and "sharp." REF-440 tells you what to do: TIGHTEN or LOOSEN for strings, TUNE UP or TUNE DOWN for chromatic mode. Physical actions for physical instruments. Every Guitar Player's Needs Guitar — 12 tuning presets including Standard, Drop D/C/B, Open G/D, DADGAD, and more Bass — Standard, Drop D, Half-Step Down, 5-String Ukulele — Standard (High-G), Low-G, Baritone Chromatic — Detect any pitch across the full frequency spectrum Thoughtful Customization Reference pitch from 415 Hz (Baroque) to 466 Hz (bright orchestral) Capo support (0-12 frets) Sharp/flat display preference (A# vs Bb) Adjustable noise gate for any environment Optional in-tune chime (customizable sound) Keep screen on while tuning Premium Details Standby mode saves battery — tap to resume Home screen and Control Center widgets (iOS 18+) Siri Shortcuts for reference tones Live Activity during tuning sessions VoiceOver accessible with meaningful labels Respects Dynamic Type and Reduce Motion settings Built for Musicians, by Musicians REF-440 is a single-purpose tool that does one thing exceptionally well. No subscriptions, no premium upgrades, no feature gates. Just a tuner that works.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: REF at Free against Tap That Tempo plus's $1.99. REF also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). Tap That Tempo plus's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
REF is free to download; Tap That Tempo plus costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tap That Tempo plus ships an update every 4 months, REF every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tap That Tempo plus | REF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Norman Sander | Amr Rashed |
In-app purchases
Tap That Tempo plus
No in-app purchases
REF
No in-app purchases
Questions
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