How to Use OnTempo

Welcome! OnTempo is super simple to use. Here's everything you need to know.

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What does it do?

OnTempo measures the tempo (BPM) of any music by tapping along to the beat. That's it! Whether you're planning a workout playlist or mixing tracks, you'll get accurate tempo measurements in seconds.

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Getting started

  1. Open the app and you'll see the BPM display
  2. Play your music in the background
  3. Tap the screen in time with the beat
  4. The BPM appears after a few taps — that's it!
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Between songs

No need to manually reset! The app automatically clears between songs:

  • Fades after 20 seconds of inactivity and resets automatically a few seconds later
  • Tap anytime during the fade to keep measuring the same song
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Customize it

How many taps?

Choose how many taps you want before seeing the BPM (tap the settings icon ⚙️):

4
Taps:Quick measurements when you're in a hurry
8
Taps (Default):The sweet spot for most situations
16
Taps:Super precise for slow songs or critical accuracy

Other options

  • Haptic Feedback: Feel a vibration with each tap (turn it on or off)
  • Theme: Automatically matches your phone's light or dark mode
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Getting accurate results

  • Tap consistently to the main beat (usually the kick drum)
  • Need precision? Use 16-tap mode for slow songs
  • In a rush? 4-tap mode gives you quick readings
  • Give it a moment — the BPM settles after you finish tapping
  • Works for tempos from 40 to 600 BPM (basically all music!)
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Having issues?

BPM not showing up?

  • Make sure you're tapping consistently with the beat
  • Try switching to a different tap mode (4, 8, or 16)
  • Check that the tempo is between 40-600 BPM

Numbers look wrong?

  • Switch to 16-tap mode for better precision
  • Make sure you're tapping on the main beat (not the off-beats)
  • Wait a moment for the reading to settle
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Still stuck?

Check out our Support page or drop us a line at support@ontempo.app — we're happy to help!

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