# Pulse - Metronome & Tap Tempo — The simple, sleek metronome.

> A free, minimalist metronome app with haptics and Bluetooth syncing. (iPhone/iPad app by MuseScore BVBA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-metronome-and-tap-tempo/id1097323003 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MuseScore BVBA](https://appshunter.io/developer/442702248)
- Category: Music, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 4,524 App Store ratings · 321 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 68 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2016-04-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-metronome-and-tap-tempo/id1097323003/reviews.md

## What is Pulse?

Pulse is a sleek, minimalist, free pro metronome app with haptics and Bluetooth syncing for iPhone and Watch to help you keep a steady tempo and beat during practice. 


- Simple, intuitive interface
- Tap for BPM
- Playlists
- Custom colors and click sounds
- Tempo syncing across devices with Bluetooth
- Haptic vibrations
- Subdivisions
- Time signatures
- Background mode enabled
- Watch support

## Key features

- Simple, intuitive interface
- Tap for BPM
- Playlists
- Custom colors and click sounds
- Tempo syncing across devices with Bluetooth
- Haptic vibrations
- Watch support

## What do users think of Pulse?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Precise metronome
- 💡 Customizable colors and sounds
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 👍 Sleek and minimalistic design

**Cons**

- 🐛 Haptic feedback issues on Apple Watch
- 🐛 Metronome stops when watch screen turns off
- 🐛 Weak haptic pulse on Apple Watch
- 🐛 Metronome doesn't work on Apple Watch
- 🐛 Battery drain on iPhone

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Metronome stops when watch screen turns off
- Haptic feedback not working on Apple Watch
- App not loading on Apple Watch

**Most requested features**

- Add more time signature options
- Allow editing of playlists
- Provide a stronger haptic pulse option
- Add a visual indicator for the downbeat
- Implement a keep-screen-on feature for Apple Watch

## Recent user reviews (10 of 321)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-metronome-and-tap-tempo/id1097323003/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 真的很好用啊。。。。

*2026-08-07*

我忍不住给五星好评，完全简单，而且免费，很人性化，没有过多的文字只靠图标就能够理解怎么使用了。。。。

### 1/5 — Tried it for running cadence

*2026-08-03, version 2.37*

I wanted to use this as a cadence timer for running on my Apple Watch but I could not get the sound to work.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-08-02, version 2.37*

I am a piano player and having this app is great to stay on beat. I play for a local church and it is great to have this metronome when playing in a band or group.

Overall great app.!!!

### 5/5 — Génial

*2026-07-25*

Propre, simple, sans pub, efficace. Tout ce que je cherchais dans mon métier de comptable cadencé de produits.

### 5/5 — It’s a metronome

*2026-07-09, version 2.37*

Free, no subscription, no in app purchases, and a working metronome. What else do you need?

### 4/5 — Idk I guess I need a title

*2026-07-07, version 2.37*

I really like everything about it but if I could change the sound for the Dow and up beats not just the sound in general but to like do wood block for  down beats and cow bell for up beats that would be nice but like I said it is great and simple especially while I’m practicing

### 5/5 — Super Useful and Simple

*2026-06-29, version 2.37*

It only took me a couple of minutes to figure this out and I use it all the time with my music teacher. It makes learning songs and staying on beat super easy and simple. 10/10

### 1/5 — Metronome doesn’t work

*2026-06-17, version 2.37*

When I try to turn on the metronome, it doesn’t turn on. It says to tap to turn on the metronome, but when I do that it changes the tempo, and doesn’t even turn the metronome on. This app is useless.

### 2/5 — Background App Battery Drain

*2026-05-20, version 2.37*

While it’s a sleek and simple app it drains battery in the background for some reason, it stayed on for 12 hours and brought my battery life from 90 to 20 overnight.

### 4/5 — Good but could be great

*2026-05-15, version 2.37*

Love it but please add 1) an option to change the time signature on the main screen without having to go to settings 2) customizable bpm presets on the main screen

## Frequently asked questions about Pulse

### What does the Pulse metronome app do?

Pulse is a free, pro metronome app designed to help users maintain a steady tempo and beat during practice. It features a sleek, minimalist interface and advanced functionalities like haptic feedback and Bluetooth syncing.

### What are the key features of Pulse?

Key features include a simple and intuitive interface, tap tempo functionality, playlist creation, custom click sounds and colors, tempo syncing across devices via Bluetooth, haptic vibrations, subdivisions, time signatures, background mode, and Apple Watch support.

### Is Pulse a free app?

Yes, Pulse is a free metronome app. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a completely free experience for users.

### What devices is Pulse compatible with?

The app is available for iPhone and Apple Watch. It supports tempo syncing across these devices using Bluetooth, allowing for a consistent rhythm experience.

### How can Pulse help with music practice?

Pulse helps musicians practice by providing a reliable and customizable metronome. Features like tap tempo, subdivisions, time signatures, and haptic feedback allow for precise rhythm training, while playlists and Bluetooth syncing enhance practice sessions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.37 — 2018-11-14

- Optimizations for the new iPad Pro

### 2.36 — 2018-10-12

- Performance enhancements for iOS 12

### 2.35 — 2018-06-09

- Performance enhancements and improvements for your musical pleasure :)

### 2.34 — 2018-06-06

- Bug fixes and improvements. Enjoying Pulse? Leave a review to help other musicians find us :)

### 2.33 — 2018-05-13

- Performance improvements

Enjoying Pulse? Leave us a review to help more musicians find us :)

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