# Tempofy vs BPM Counter & Detector

The clearest difference is rating: BPM Counter & Detector at 4.3 against Tempofy's 3.0. BPM Counter & Detector also leads on ratings volume (551 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Tempofy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BPM Counter & Detector sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Tempofy asks for nothing beyond the download.

BPM Counter & Detector holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BPM Counter & Detector has 551 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Tempofy's written reviews are positive against 27% of BPM Counter & Detector's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tempofy ships an update every 2 months, BPM Counter & Detector every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tempofy | BPM Counter & Detector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempofy/id947586369/reviews) | **[4.3 (551 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bpm-counter-and-detector/id1537265293/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **551** |
| Positive reviews | **28.6% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [V4D Company AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587669224) | [Devnex](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486636842) |

## What reviewers say

### Tempofy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempofy/id947586369)

This app allows you to play music from Spotify based on its tempo. It's ideal for activities like dance classes or running where music speed is crucial. Organize your favorite tracks into a playlist and let the app filter them by BPM.

**Highlights:** Play music by tempo (BPM), Integrates with Spotify Premium, Create custom playlists, Filter music by BPM, Ideal for dance and running

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### BPM Counter & Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bpm-counter-and-detector/id1537265293)

This application provides a simple and intuitive way to measure the tempo of music. It offers accurate BPM tapping and analysis, with customizable options for a personalized experience. All essential features are available for free.

**Highlights:** Effortless BPM counting, Accurate BPM tapper, All-in-one tempo tool, Customizable options, High precision measurements

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Simple and easy-to-use interface
- 🎯 Accurate BPM detection when tapping consistently
- 📱 Lightweight app with minimal crashes
- 🎵 Effective for manual tempo tracking
- ⚡ Fast performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Extremely expensive subscription model ($1.99-$5/week)
- 🚫 Misleading 'free' app claims with limited free functionality
- 📊 Inconsistent and inaccurate BPM detection
- 🔔 Aggressive upgrade prompts and ads covering half the screen
- ❌ Difficult-to-close ad popups with hidden X buttons

**Reported bugs**

- BPM readings vary significantly for the same track
- Auto-detect feature unreliable for non-mainstream music
- Fingerprint scan triggered unexpectedly when closing app
- Ad X button positioned too high and difficult to tap
- Inconsistent results for identical input

**Requested features**

- One-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Ableton Link integration
- Save song list with BPM values
- Sound output/metronome functionality
- Confidence rating for detected songs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tempofy free?

Tempofy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BPM Counter & Detector free?

BPM Counter & Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tempofy or BPM Counter & Detector?

BPM Counter & Detector is rated higher. Tempofy averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BPM Counter & Detector averages 4.3 from 551 ratings.

### Do Tempofy or BPM Counter & Detector have ads?

BPM Counter & Detector shows ads; Tempofy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tempofy or BPM Counter & Detector?

Tempofy ships an update every 2 months, and BPM Counter & Detector every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tempofy was updated on October 1, 2026 and BPM Counter & Detector on October 27, 2026.

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