# Rhythm Generator — user reviews

> 14 indexed App Store user reviews of Rhythm Generator by PolyNome Ltd, rated 4.80/5 from 56 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-generator/id6741359170/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-generator/id6741359170.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 51 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 1

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Predatory paywalls

*2025-06-10*

It puts paywalls to hear rhythms. This stoops to a new low as instead of gatekeeping features they limit your ability to play certain rhythms.

**Developer response:** Hi there! I really appreciate you trying out Rhythm Generator and taking the time to leave a review. I totally understand how paywalls can feel frustrating, so let me explain how this one actually works:
	•	I built the app so it’s free to install and you can generate as many rhythms as you like, no limits.
	•	You can also play back basic rhythms at no cost—perfect for building your skills and experimenting.
	•	When you try advanced rhythms, that’s when the small, clearly‑shown subscription prompt appears. That means you can see what advanced features cost before committing—but you don’t have to subscribe unless you choose to. 

So there’s no sneaky trick here—just a soft paywall that preserves free access to most features and only asks for support when you want more complexity.

I wanted to make sure you can really experience the app first. If the advanced rhythms feel valuable to you, great—your subscription supports continued development. If not, no pressure at all. My hope is that this setup is respectful, transparent, and dependable.

I’m always listening though—if there’s a better way to phrase the messaging, layout, or paywall experience, I’d love to hear your ideas. You can reach me anytime at support!

Thanks again for giving Rhythm Generator a go. I hope you enjoy your practice, with or without the advanced features. 😊

Joe

### 2/5 — Constantly demanding payment

*2025-10-30*

They call it free?  Every time I hit the play button it just gives two options:  pay every month or pay every year.  Choosing Maybe later doesn’t free the app to continue functioning.

**Developer response:** Hi,
It’s free to play levels 1-4, or rhythms from the library (when you tap Shuffle at the top), or rhythms scanned from QR codes. 
You should only see the paywall if you’re trying to play a rhythm of a higher level, or shuffle a pattern from the library. 
If that’s not the case, please email me at support@polynome.net so I can help you get it working again. 
Best,
Joe

### 3/5 — Review

*2025-04-14*

cool app but random pop up causing you to restart and you have to pay for the majority of the app.

**Developer response:** Thanks Fredrick. 
You can use all functions of the app in the free version. It’s only the higher difficulty levels and custom rhythms that require the subscription.
I’m already working on some great new features for the next update. 

May I ask how often you see the random popup? It shouldn’t show more than once a day, and you can just dismiss it and continue. You can email me at support@polynome.net. 

Best,
Joe

### 4/5 — Compound Time Beaming

*2026-06-19*

Would be so nice if 6/8, 9/8, etc. were beamed properly.

### 5/5 — Superb for Sight Reading Practice

*2026-06-29*

An excellent app that has really improved my sight-reading and rhythmic accuracy. The flexibility is superb, with so many options to create exercises tailored to your needs. As with all of Joe Crabtree’s work, the app is regularly updated, thoughtfully developed, and beautifully polished. Highly recommended for drummers wanting to take their reading and timing to the next level. Paul

**Developer response:** Thanks for the kind words. It’s been fun developing it and I’m looking forward to adding more features!

### 5/5 — Great Classroom Tool

*2026-01-04*

This app helps so much in my classroom rhythm training exercises. Much more efficient than writing rhythms on the fly or using a set of cards that students end up memorizing.

I love that you can set it to generate a new rhythm every x repeats and that it can get progressively harder

Completely worth the purchase!

**Developer response:** Thanks for much the the great review. I’m so pleased you’re finding useful in the classroom. 

Best,
Joe

### 5/5 — Awsome

*2025-05-31*

It’s great to use it for my drum lessons.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2025-04-23*

I have been waiting for something like this for a long time. Well done!

**Developer response:** Thank you! I’m so pleased you like it. Some fun additions coming with the next update with the ability to shuffle imported rhythms.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2025-04-17*

Comme Polynome et Polyrhythm Explorer, cette app est une réussite ! 

On peut paramétrer en détail, faire tourner un rythme en boucle, ou au contraire en changer aléatoirement toutes les x mesures, choisir les figures rythmiques à combiner sur x temps, mettre un son de grosse caisse pour le clic et de caisse claire pour les patterns (ou d’autres sons), exporter vers Polynome. Un must have pour tout musicien qui veut travailler le rythme. Je refuse systématiquement les abonnements pour les apps, mais j’ai fait une exception pour celle-ci. 

Et le développeur fait évoluer régulièrement ses apps, ajoutant de nombreuses options.  👌

### 5/5 — Ged Lynch

*2025-04-11*

I so wish i’d had access to this tool about 30 years ago..So clever, intuitive and fun. Inspired in every sense, thanks for this..gxX

## Most praised reviews (4 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Fantastic!

*2025-04-09*

Its great, im a saxophone player (been learning for 2 years) and my tutor says i need to work on my rhythm so this is just what ive been looking for! I just practice and apply it to my notation.

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for the great review. I’m so pleased you’re finding it useful!

### 5/5 — Ace! Now more rhythms please!

*2025-04-07*

This app is excellent. PLEASE add numbers like 9,10,11,13,15 that would be a true gem for us advanced musicians.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the great review. Please email me (support@polynome.net) to discuss other numbers. I want to know more about how you’d use that. 
Cheers,
Joe

### 5/5 — So much fun!

*2025-04-04*

This is so much fun to play along with and really easy to use! I loved hitting the dice icon to shuffle to the next rhythm. Looking forward to working through all the difficulty levels!

**Developer response:** Thanks for the great review - and have fun working through the harder levels!

### 5/5 — Perfect Rhythms for Students

*2025-04-04*

And the Integration with Polynome is more than handy. Simple and easy to use Interface. Helpful Options easily reachable. Give it a try! Thank you Joe!

**Developer response:** Thank you! I’m glad you’re enjoying it so far.  I have other integrations with PolyNome planned for future updates :)

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