BPM Detector: Live Tempo

Name: BPM Detector: Live Tempo
Rating: 4.3 (254 reviews)
Author: Quentin Hayot

by Quentin Hayot

iPhone

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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At a glance: Free to download
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Music
Utilities

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In-app purchases	Yes	Limited free	—	Store published

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Free to download
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Last verified 31 Jul 2026

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4.3 254 ratings · App Store

4/5Easy and somewhat accurate
I use this to glean the bpm of records I plan to mix for dj sets. Works pretty well for standard stuff, however it’s kinda thrown off by more intricate beats or stuff that isn’t a standard time signature. Either way, totally worth the $0 spent and keeps me from using my brain.

DamoDoh! · 31 Jul 2026
5/5this is the best detector on the app store!
I’ve tried them all! This app has the best design and great accuracy. I’ve been using it for band practices and live shows for the past six months and i can’t imagine playing without it. I keep a phone mount just below my hi hats so i can always see it. i especially love that landscape / fullscreen mode is so clean and elegant, and also shows the .5x and 2x multiples of the tempo in the corners, which is a really elegant way of giving effortless visibility outside the primary range for detection.

News junkie 2867 · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Just what I was looking for
This app is as advertised. My son (12yo) is a drummer and I was looking for something he can use to time his BPM to songs to improve his pace and timing without needing someone else to “tap” it for him. This worked perfectly… and to make it even better the developer responded to questions in less than a day on a weekend. Highly appreciate that kind of service. Kudos, great app!!

Dwillis223 · 31 Jul 2026
5/5THIS is the one you want.
Other BPM Detectors don’t really detect anything. They simply require you to physically tap along to the beat to determine the beats per minute. THIS app is the one you have been searching for. It listens to the music and provides the BPM. Great for DJs and anyone who wants to create their own bpm specific workout music. Works with the Shazam app that identifies any song in seconds. 5 Stars!

jcubed821 · 31 Jul 2026
1/5Would be incredibly useful if not for constant ads
When I first got the app it worked amazing! You’d have an ad every minute or so but you could effectively find your BPM. I just uninstalled after getting 3 different Uber ad popups (which forced the music to pause and ruin the BPM results), each one starting within 2 seconds of the last one finishing. Genuinely don’t even waste your time, go find a free tap counter or something and quit giving these guys your downloads. They, like so many others, ruined an actually good product just for a quick buck.

JewTalkinBout · 31 Jul 2026

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1.10.0
- Fixed a rare bug that would prevent some user to access the settings and Shazam history
1.10.1
- Fixed a rare bug that would prevent some user to access the settings and Shazam history - Small improvements
1.11.0
- Greatly enhanced detection at slow and fast tempos. Make sure to select the appropriate tempo range! - Fixed a bug that would cause the wrong item to be deleted when trying to delete an older track from the detection's library
1.11.1
- Greatly enhanced detection at slow and fast tempos. Make sure to select the appropriate tempo range! - Fixed a bug that would cause the wrong item to be deleted when trying to delete an older track from the detection's library
1.12.0
- FIXED: the app was sometimes displaying erroneous BPM readings (up to 2 BPM wrong!). This bug is finally fixed. Note that a tolerance of -/+ 0.2 BPM is still expected - GREATLY reduced CPU usage! Your device will become way less warm and your battery will last longer! - ADDED half and double tempo values
1.12.1
- FIXED: the app was sometimes displaying erroneous BPM readings (up to 2 BPM wrong!). This bug is finally fixed. Note that a tolerance of -/+ 0.2 BPM is still expected - GREATLY reduced CPU usage! Your device will become way less warm and your battery will last longer! - ADDED half and double tempo values
1.12.2
- FIXED: the app was sometimes displaying erroneous BPM readings (up to 2 BPM wrong!). This bug is finally fixed. Note that a tolerance of -/+ 0.2 BPM is still expected - GREATLY reduced CPU usage! Your device will become way less warm and your battery will last longer! - ADDED half and double tempo values
1.12.3
- FIXED: the app was sometimes displaying erroneous BPM readings (up to 2 BPM wrong!). This bug is finally fixed. Note that a tolerance of -/+ 0.2 BPM is still expected - GREATLY reduced CPU usage! Your device will become way less warm and your battery will last longer! - ADDED half and double tempo values
1.12.4
v1.12.4 - FIXED a bug introduced in v1.12.3 that prevented Shazam to work correctly v1.12.x - FIXED: the app was sometimes displaying erroneous BPM readings (up to 2 BPM wrong!). This bug is finally fixed. Note that a tolerance of -/+ 0.2 BPM is still expected - GREATLY reduced CPU usage! Your device will become way less warm and your battery will last longer! - ADDED half and double tempo values
1.12.5
- FIXED a bug introduced in v1.12.3 that prevented Shazam to work correctly - FIXED: the app was sometimes displaying erroneous BPM readings (up to 2 BPM wrong!). This bug is finally fixed. Note that a tolerance of -/+ 0.2 BPM is still expected - GREATLY reduced CPU usage! Your device will become way less warm and your battery will last longer! - ADDED half and double tempo values - Overall stability improved
1.12.6
- FIXED: BPM would not display at the very first use after install
1.13.0
- GREATLY improved detection reactivity. The app is now accurate AND fast!
1.9.0
- PRO: You can now customize the detection treshold. This can help to get more accurate readings when playing an instrument for example.
1.9.1
- PRO: You can now customize the detection treshold. This can help to get more accurate readings when playing an instrument for example. - PRO: Track IDs detected by Shazam will now be added to your Shazam library
2.0.0
- NEW: (PRO) Variation Tracker. Display a graph of the BPM over time. Great for users rehearsing an instrument! - Removed most ads for free users !
2.0.1
- NEW: (PRO) Variation Tracker. Display a graph of the BPM over time. Great for users rehearsing an instrument! - Removed most ads for free users ! - Bug fixes
2.2.0
- (PRO): Appearance Lock - Choose between Light, Dark and System modes - (PRO): Variation graph improvements - New language: Chinese (Traditional)
2.2.1
- (PRO): Appearance Lock - Choose between Light, Dark and System modes - (PRO): Variation graph improvements - New language: Chinese (Traditional)
2.2.2
- (PRO): Appearance Lock - Choose between Light, Dark and System modes - (PRO): Variation graph improvements - New language: Chinese (Traditional)
2.3.0
- New BPM detection engine : faster, more accurate and super energy efficient! - (PRO) Background detection : Thanks to the new BPM detection engine, the detection can continue even in the background! - (PRO) Live Activities : Check the current BPM from the lock screen or the Dynamic Island!
2.3.1
- New BPM detection engine : faster, more accurate and super energy efficient! - (PRO) Background detection : Thanks to the new BPM detection engine, the detection can continue even in the background! - (PRO) Live Activities : Check the current BPM from the lock screen or the Dynamic Island!
2.3.2
- New BPM detection engine : faster, more accurate and super energy efficient! - (PRO) Background detection : Thanks to the new BPM detection engine, the detection can continue even in the background! - (PRO) Live Activities : Check the current BPM from the lock screen or the Dynamic Island! - Bugfixes
2.4.0
- Bugfixes
3.0.0
- Detection engine rewritten from scratch! Faster, more accurate and more energy efficient! - Apple Watch companion app! Read the BPM from your wrist!
3.0.1 · 6 Jun 2026
- Detection engine rewritten from scratch! Faster, more accurate and more energy efficient! - Apple Watch companion app! Read the BPM from your wrist!

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Beatport: Music for DJs App — Same category + similar ratings

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