# BPM Visual Counter vs Handpaner

The clearest difference is price: BPM Visual Counter at Free against Handpaner's $9.99. BPM Visual Counter also leads on rating (3.7 vs 2.0) and review sentiment (50% vs 14%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

BPM Visual Counter is free to download; Handpaner costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

BPM Visual Counter holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of BPM Visual Counter's written reviews are positive against 14% of Handpaner's.

## The numbers

| Metric | BPM Visual Counter | Handpaner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bpm-visual-counter/id959202049/reviews)** | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handpaner-virtual-handpan/id1606912680/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 48 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [John Solsma](https://appshunter.io/developer/893391015) | [Robin BERGERE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606912682) |

## What reviewers say

### 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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Handpaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handpaner-virtual-handpan/id1606912680)

Create your own virtual handpan by customizing each note. Discover scales, chords, and learn to play songs on your unique instrument.

**Highlights:** Customizable virtual handpan, Discover scales and chords, Learn to play songs, Create unique handpan models

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BPM Visual Counter free?

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

### Is Handpaner free?

Handpaner costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BPM Visual Counter or Handpaner?

BPM Visual Counter is rated higher. BPM Visual Counter averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Handpaner averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do BPM Visual Counter or Handpaner have ads?

Neither BPM Visual Counter nor Handpaner shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*