MagicBPM
MagicBPM: A free, cross-platform tempo tool for practicing with streaming music. Ranked #19 of 26 in Metronome Apps by our editors (7.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for musicians practicing with streaming music.
At a glance
- Editor score7.5 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forMusicians practicing with streaming music
- Free planYes
- Tap tempoYes
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free access across web, macOS, iOS, and Android
- Detects BPM through the microphone and identifies songs
- Supports subdivisions, time signatures, and background playback
Where it doesn't
- Automatic song identification requires MagicBPM Pro
- Custom time signatures are not supported
- Pro pricing is not shown here
Our verdict on MagicBPM
MagicBPM combines microphone-based tempo detection, song identification, and a built-in metronome for musicians, DJs, dancers, instructors, and anyone practicing with recorded music. Its free plan includes live BPM detection, one-shot song identification, tap tempo, subdivisions, and metronome controls. The metronome reaches 300 BPM and supports eighth, triplet, and sixteenth subdivisions, eight time signatures, accented downbeats, half- and double-tempo adjustment, and background or locked-screen playback. It is available through the web, macOS, iOS, and Android.
Its strongest ecosystem feature is direct compatibility with seven music services: Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, TIDAL, and SoundCloud. That makes MagicBPM suited to workflows where a musician starts with a streaming track, identifies its tempo, and then practices against a metronome. The live tempogram adds another view of changing tempo, while tap tempo uses mistap-tolerant averaging for manual entry. These tools give the product a wider role than a basic click track, particularly for working from existing recordings.
MagicBPM keeps its core workflow accessible on the Free plan, while MagicBPM Pro adds automatic song identification, Detected Songs history, additional metronome sounds, and ad removal. Tempo detection runs on-device. The main boundary is that custom time signatures are not supported, so users needing freely configurable meters may prefer a more specialized metronome. MagicBPM is a strong fit for practice sessions built around streaming music and quick tempo discovery; it is less suitable for advanced users whose priority is custom meter design rather than identifying and following recorded tracks.
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MagicBPM fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Maximum BPM | 300 BPM |
| Tap tempo | Yes |
| Subdivision control | Yes |
| Custom time signatures | No |
| Polyrhythm support | Not verified |
| Offline mode | Not verified |
| Platform coverage | web, macos, ios, android |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 7 integrations: Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, TIDAL … |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | magicbpm.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
MagicBPM integrations
MagicBPM lists 7 integrations on its own site.
- Apple Music
- Spotify
- YouTube Music
- Amazon Music
- Deezer
- TIDAL
- SoundCloud
Alternatives to MagicBPM
- Metronome BeatsA broad practice app with advanced rhythm tools and coverage across web, macOS, iOS, and Android.9.4
- YamesA focused, offline practice metronome with drills, coaching, MIDI, and backing bands.9.2
- PolyMetronomeA focused metronome for complex rhythms, tempo training and logged practice.9.1
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