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Watch version works now
Old review: The phone version seems like exactly what I'd want from a metronome, but it doesn't work on the watch. I have a 2nd gen Apple Watch and when set to 85 it's more like 40 bpm. If you get this for the watch app you will likely be dissapointed.
Edit: the developers responded, and the app works on the new series Watch now!Show lessk0b13
Good app but minor problems
I really like this app. I’m a violinist and i use it almost every day when I practice. One issue though is that when you click the little quarter note though to choose your tempo the is only the choice of a quarter note an eighth note or a sixteenth note. There is no half or dotted half not option ☹️. This is disappointing because many pieces’ are for example : Dotted half note=100 or whatever. But overall very good app!Show lessviolin_1
Apple Watch
The app itself is great. 5 stars on the iPhone. I give it only 1 star however because I think the Apple Watch implementation is a great idea, however when you move your wrist down to play guitar for example, the watch screen shuts off, and the haptics stop, and as a guitar player in a band, it is better to have a quiet haptic metronome when warming up than to have to take out headphones in order to hear the metronome. The app addresses this issue by saying to go into your watch settings and go to wake screen, but there is no option to keep the watch screen from turning off, only an option to keep it from turning on when your raise your watch. This may be a development limitation, and maybe Apple needs to make a way to keep the watch screen from going dark when using a certain app, but nonetheless the app advertises that it can give you haptic feedback to give you your tempo, and it delivers, however for many instrument players, this feature is useless because many of them lower their wrist to play, thus shutting the screen off and rendering this feature useless. Hopefully there is a workaround eventually, I really like the idea of the app, but it needs to fix this critical issue before it is given a full 5 stats from me.Show lesssteV3nom
Developer Response
I’m sorry you’re frustrated that the Pulse Watch app stops when the screen turns blank. We’re upset about it, too! Unfortunately, the app will turn off when you move your wrist because Apple's WatchOS requires all non-native apps to turn the screen off and stop running in the background when you move your wrist. We’re hoping we can get around this in a future version of WatchOS. Thank you for all of your helpful feedback! - SethI use it a lot
This app is pretty useful for all kinds of musicians. The very customizable tempo helps for doing all sorts of things more easily than with a store bought metronome. I find that it is especially useful for playing fast, metal-oriented solos on guitar. However, if you plan on fine tuning your playing at normal volume and settings, it’s best to use something a bit louder later on.Show lessNotAsBigBen
Haptic Metronome
I really like the ability to have haptic pulses from the metronome as it is a great way of keeping time with the subtle pulses that can be felt but not heard out load. Great app!!!Dustpond
Drum practice
Great app for a drummer to stay focused on accurate tempos, while practicing techniques. Not just for beginners. The wide range of tempo settings and time signature variety makes this a very useful tool, even for the advanced percussionist.
There was just one small humorous glitch in the questions after opening the app. The “bot” asked “what instruments are played?” I had to check vocalist in order to get out of the menu.
Seriously, they did not include percussion as a choice?
Shame on you!Show lessMusic c.1960
Developer Response
We're so sorry!! We accidentally left off percussion in the list of instruments, and we released an update with percussion included now. Thanks for letting us know about this. You rock. 👊Practice Tool
This app has helped me improve my guitar playing over the 6 months I’ve had it!! I’ve gotten so much better at staying on tempo and even playing at faster tempos (215 bpm)!!!! I would definitely recommend this to any musicians looking to better their practice sessions and playing in the long run!!!Non Triste
Pulse
This app is phenominal. Incredibly simple to use- all the options are cleanly and stylishly displayed.
I tried two other metronome apps, and both were complicated as heck. Their menus were in hidden places with useless options, and the only useful option, subdivisions, required an in-app purchase.
Pulse has subdivisions built in. This app is great if you want a metronome with necessary options and no extra confusion.Show lessFriendlyRec
Astonishing!
I usually don't bother reviewing apps but I just felt so inclined. This app is phenomenal. I absolutely love it and have spread it to all my friends who have an Apple Watch. As a music student this app is fantastic. Virtually a requirement for any musician who owns an Apple Watch. I sincerely hope to see Pulse become the gold standard for metronome apps. I use it more than my actual metronome and I greatly appreciate how you can also physically feel the beat as opposed to just hearing it. I can't wait to see how they expand and improve!Show lessDciordie
Stripped down, elegant
This app keeps a beat just like you need it to and does nothing else. It is simple and intuitive to use as well as easy to look at with no distracting features or ads. For that, i would donate to the company myself. Features that could be nice might include the beethoven metronome presets or alternative sounds. Im fine without them, although occassionally i do require the beethoven presets and must use a different metronome. That being said, i prefer this over any when practicing to a clickShow lesskanrasha
