Comparison

DelayTool vs BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DelayTool

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
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DelayTool is a simple BPM calculator for producers, engineers, and musicians. Enter or tap the tempo and watch the table of values update automagically. For each common musical subdivision, you will see times (in milliseconds and Hertz) for the current tempo. Just what you need to precisely set up delays and oscillators!

About

BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM

This app helps DJs and producers identify the beats per minute (BPM) of music tracks. It also suggests over 200 electronic music subgenres based on tempo, aiding in setlist creation and music production.

Highlights
  • Tap to measure BPM
  • Over 200 electronic music subgenres
  • Genre suggestions based on tempo
  • Color-shifting interface based on tempo
  • Tempo Strobe feature
  • Unlockable Themes & Icons
Features
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EDM BPM is an accurate BPM counter that reveals 200+ subgenres of electronic music based on genre and BPM. Become a more dynamic EDM DJ or Producer! "Perfect response time. Love the genre list. Can't wait to use it when I hear something I want to sample. So dope" "Finally a well designed and legit BPM app!" "Excellent app!" “I'm always opening up this app to tap out a song BPM. Work every time! And it's nice lookin too! I also like how the background pulses with the tempo u tap out. Nice job EDM team!” “Does exactly what it does, and even shows the genres. Great app!” Tap the beat of a track to display the BPM, along with tempo-relevant genres and subgenres in an easy and intuitive interface. From bedroom producer to festival DJ, EDM BPM will add some kick (pun absolutely intended) to an otherwise boring task of counting beats. ● DJS: Transition your Progressive Trance DJ set into some Atmospheric Breaks. At 131 BPM, you’ll keep the crowd on their toes while avoiding the dreaded beat-gallop. From Ambient to Hardcore, DJ's will benefit from genre suggestions to spice up their sets while keeping the dance floor hot and sweaty. ● PRODUCERS: Add a genre-traversing Minimal Techno breakdown to your latest Tribal House production. Crack the top charts with your next track! ● EDM ENTHUSIASTS: With over 200 subgenres, discover new styles in a tempo range you're comfortable with. If Balearic Beat is your favorite, you might love some Illbient or Ambient Goa. FEATURES: » OVER 200 subgenres of electronic music under 10 genres including House, Trance, Techno, Drum & Bass, Downtempo, Ambient and more. » Tap on any subgenere to learn more about it! » Swipe the BPM counter to reset and tap a new track. » Color-shifting interface based on tempo (option for static background within the app’s settings). » Unlock Themes & Icons! Customize the look. » Tempo Strobe feature flashes the background to the BPM* » Tap button ripple effect. » Bar counter records the lifetime amount of 4/4 bars you’ve tapped. » Change the BPM decimals to 0, 1 or 2. » Share functionality to let your friends in on your taps. Subgenres include: Dark Ambient, Future Rave, Lo-Fi Hip Hop, Phonk, Lounge, Trip-Hop, Acid Jazz, Trap, Moombahton, Grime, Dubstep, Tropical House, Deep House, Nu-disco, Future House, Bass House, Trouse, Big Beat, Baltimore Club, Miami Bass, Detroit Techno, Minimal, Acid Techno, Dark Trance, Progressive Psy Trance, Uplifting Trance, Darkpsy, Jungle, Liquid Funk, Neurofunk, Techstep, Trancecore, Hardstyle, Jumpstyle, UK Hardcore, Mákina, Freeform, Gabber, Industrial, and many more. *DISCLAIMER: If you are sensitive to flashing screens, do not enable the Tempo Strobe setting. Strobe intensity decreases the faster the tempo gets.

Screenshots

DelayTool1 screens
BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM at Free against DelayTool's $0.99. BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 23 months) and ratings volume (918 vs 5). DelayTool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM is free to download; DelayTool costs $0.99 up front. BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. DelayTool asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DelayTool holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM has 918 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of DelayTool's written reviews are positive against 65% of BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DelayTool ships an update every 23 months, BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
DelayTool versus BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDelayToolBPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.6 (918 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better65.2% of reviews
Number of ratings5918 — better
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoel PerryToo Much Wasabi, LLC

Customer experience

DelayTool

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM

All ratings904 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive65.2%
Neutral6.5%
Negative28.3%

Bugs and requests

DelayTool

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ads covering app functionality
  • Inconsistent BPM readings
  • Inability to use app without payment

Requested features

5 requests
  • Automatic BPM detection
  • More music genre support
  • Reset or clear function
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Localization to other languages

In-app purchases

None

DelayTool

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM

One-time6
  • Unlock All Themes$2.99
  • Unlock App Icons$2.99
  • Unlock Everything$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Unlock All Genres$2.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Unlock Everything$4.99

Questions

Is DelayTool free?
DelayTool costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM free?
BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DelayTool or BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM?
DelayTool is rated higher. DelayTool averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM averages 4.6 from 918 ratings.
Do DelayTool or BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM have ads?
BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM shows ads; DelayTool does not.
Which is updated more often, DelayTool or BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM?
DelayTool ships an update every 23 months, and BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM every 2 months. Most recently, DelayTool was updated on October 24, 2026 and BPM Counter App ∎∎ EDM BPM on October 24, 2026.

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