PolyNome: THE Metronome

PolyNome: THE Metronome

Practice, Perform & Map Songs

667 ratings
381 reviews
$9.99
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Released
December 16, 2011
Updated
November 7, 2026

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This app offers advanced metronome features for musicians, including rhythm programming, tempo automation, and practice tracking. It helps users learn songs faster with looping and slowing down capabilities, and perform with setlists and notes. Designed by musicians for musicians, it supports various practice and performance needs.

✓Sample-accurate metronome
✓Rhythm programming
✓Tempo automation
✓Song learning with looping and slowing
✓Setlist creation
✓Practice tracking and logging
✓Polyrhythm visualizations
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What's New in PolyNome

26.11.1

November 7, 2026

Record your playing. Share your progress. Find your next goal. SPEED TEST VIDEO Record Speed Tests on iPhone or iPad, review your playing alongside the stroke count, and share a video with a counter, timing chart and animated result ending. Adjust the framing and overlay positions before saving or sharing. JOIN THE SPEED CHALLENGE Join the public leaderboard for singles, doubles and paradiddles over 10, 30 or 60 seconds. Post your recorded attempt to a supported video service, then submit its public link with your score. Follow your speed journey, add notes about what you tried, see how you rank and be inspired by other drummers. Recording alone never publishes your result. MORE SPEED TEST TOOLS WITHOUT PREMIUM Detailed pace, spacing and dynamics charts, plus creating and renaming exercises, are now included in Basic. Creating local Challenges still requires Premium. WEEKLY PRACTICE STREAKS Build consistency week by week. Home, Practice Log and updated widgets now show weekly streaks alongside daily streaks. ALSO IN THIS UPDATE Convert a Playlist into a Media Track with named sections and bar markers. Add adjustable subdivisions to Click Tracks. Export Media Track and Click Track song maps as MusicXML. Choose a larger time or bar display in Simple Metronome, and use wildcard Find & Replace to tidy names. Plus improved Speed Test recording review and setup, saved custom-loop boundaries, full-screen iPad media video and lead-sheet previews, MIDI remote control fixes, clearer VoiceOver support and layout improvements. Camera recording requires iPhone or iPad; Mac Speed Test remains audio-only. Some other features require Premium or eligible Pro access. Please use Contact Us in Settings if you have questions or find a bug. If you enjoy PolyNome, an App Store review makes my day. Thanks for using PolyNome! Joe

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User reviews

THANK YOU!!!!

Being a drum teacher, I've been looking for an app that I can QUICKLY program any rhythm into at any time signature. Basically I've been looking for an on the go "one track" sub for Logic's matrix editor with the KLOPFGEIST as the software instrument. POLYNOME hits the nail on the head! Thank you very much for making such a great application!

Timothy Nold

CONCERNS:

The app has changed so many times since it’s inception. While many of these changes have been welcomed, they often come at the expense of backwards, compatibility with previous playlists and rhythms. I have spent countless hours going back through each rhythm in a preset to realign the mixer settings after an update. Sometimes there will be samples played that I never programmed - the notes I most definitely did, but the sounds I did not.

While I still love the app, could you word on backwards compatibility more in the future. At this point I’m worried that if I tediously go through every preset yet again to adjust the mixer, that it will only change again. Am I better off porting it out to a DAW I know won’t change?

Thank you in advance for addressing these concerns
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Response from developer

Hi Timothy, Thanks for the great review and for voicing the concerns. The app is over 15 years old and I’ve tried to retain backwards compatibility as much as possible. What you’re experiencing is not intended behaviour. If you email me via the Contact Us page in the app I’ll be able to help more directly. Best, Joe

The Best Metronome App

If you want to construct a complex or varying beat to play along to, this app is amazing -- better than any I have found. You can customize to an incredible degree, in a way that's quite easy and intuitive. And: I asked a clarifying question by email, and the developer responded virtually immediately with a brief explanatory video. So support (if you need it!) operates prestissimo. Great experience all around.
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Too much upsell.

This is probably a great app but features throughout lead to an upsell/upgrade path to get the feature with no clear indication that it is an extra. This would be fine if this was not already a paid app. Very unclear what is being offered here for the initial cost.

Great Tool

This is a great tool for all musicians, but especially percussionists. Being able to program any rhythm is something I have long hoped for. No longer guessing when timing complex rhythms is invaluable. All young players should use this tool if possible.

This is extraordinary.

It is extremely great.

Response from developer

Thank you!!

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Playlists and presets sometimes lost after updates

Bug

Tempo automation features not working as expected

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Compatibility issues with certain iOS versions

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Requested Features

4 requests

More sound options for the metronome click

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Ability to easily change time signatures within a preset

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Improved playlist management and sharing capabilities

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Integration with other music apps and services

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FAQ

What is PolyNome?

PolyNome is a powerful metronome app designed for musicians. It offers advanced features for practicing, learning songs, and performing, including rhythm programming, tempo automation, and setlist creation. It is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

How much does PolyNome cost?

PolyNome has a base version that includes essential metronome functions. Advanced features and content are available through a premium subscription, with various monthly and yearly plans. Some plans offer free trial periods.

Does PolyNome have ads?

No, PolyNome does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and offers a basic metronome function, with additional features unlocked through in-app purchases for a premium subscription.

What are the premium features in PolyNome?

Premium features in PolyNome include Playlists, Media Tracks for learning songs, Cue Tracks, Live Tempo charting, advanced Practice Log features, and the ability to import or record custom metronome sounds. These enhance practice and performance capabilities.

Can PolyNome help me learn songs?

Yes, PolyNome helps users learn songs faster with Media Tracks, which work with Apple Music, YouTube, or your own audio/video files. You can loop and slow down passages, add markers, and even transpose recordings without affecting speed.

How often is PolyNome updated?

PolyNome was last updated on November 7, 2026, with version 26.11.1. This indicates a recent update, suggesting the app is actively maintained by the developer, PolyNome Ltd.

What devices does PolyNome support?

PolyNome is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, making it accessible for musicians across different Apple platforms. This allows for practice and performance on various devices.

What do users like most about PolyNome?

Users praise PolyNome for its powerful and highly customizable metronome, innovative polyrhythm capabilities, and comprehensive practice tools. The excellent customer support from the developer is also frequently mentioned as a positive aspect.