# Tap Metronome

> Accurate and loud metronome with multiple tempo inputs and beat options. (iPhone/iPad app by Dan Soper.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-metronome/id415940972 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dan Soper](https://appshunter.io/developer/415940975)
- Category: Utilities, Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 62 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.2 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-01-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-metronome/id415940972/reviews.md

## What is Tap Metronome?

Tap Metronome is a simple metronome for those who want quick access to a reliable metronome.

Features:
- Three ways to choose tempo: tap the speed you want, select from the picker list or type the number (access by tapping on the white tempo on the iPhone).
- Loud beeps: Volume as loud as possible to be audible above music.  Visible volume control so you can increase it further.
- Choose the number of beats in the bar (from 1 to 7).
- Visible beat indicator.
- Rotate the view for a Landscape version, so you can put the device on a music stand without covering the speaker.
- Accurate: many of the free metronomes in the App Store are not accurate because they are based on old sample code, and over a number of seconds they get a beat out.  This metronome is one of the few which is accurate for hours.
- Add the Metronome as a Today View extension (drag down from the top of the screen).
- On Apple Watch: a simple independent metronome which quietly taps you on the beat.  In addition, a Glance, and multiple Complications, allow you to see your current tempo and quickly access the metronome app through them.
- Use 3D Touch Quick Actions to start the metronome at multiple tempos directly from the Home Screen icon.

This app makes sounds even when your device is on silent, so that you can use it in situations where you want other phone functions silenced.  To quickly mute the metronome, press the mute icon.

Look out for Tap Metronome Plus, which is ad-free, provides many more sounds, and has a screen flash function.

## Key features

- Multiple tempo input methods
- Loud and audible beeps
- Adjustable beats per bar
- Visible beat indicator
- Landscape view
- Today View extension
- Apple Watch integration

## Recent user reviews (10 of 62)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-metronome/id415940972/reviews.md

### 1/5 — seriously, you had one job

*2020-12-28, version 1.2.1*

does not keep steady time

### 1/5 — The lag renders this metronome useless

*2019-11-24, version 1.2.1*

I wish this worked - all I want is a basic click click. But every 10-30 seconds the click lags and throws off the entire rhythm.

### 2/5 — Keeps time but not precise or consistent

*2019-11-06, version 1.2.1*

At quicker tempos the variation is very noticeable bordering on distracting, particularly when ads are loading.
I’m tapping out and not using this again...

### 5/5 — FANTASTIC! As a conductor and pro, I have been looking for this for a long time!!!!

*2019-10-30, version 1.2.1*

This App is what I have been dreaming of for a long time!

The only real thing one needs as a conductor and professional musician is a VERY GOOD  tap function that integrates seamlessly with the normal metronome clicking function.

The metronome is really an INDICATOR of ones inner rhythm, a sort of thermometer of your sense of tempo.

One needs a metronome that has a clear, sensitive and user friendly TAP function in order to check one’s tempos often and easily.

This one does exactly this: the tap function is VERY sensitive and accurate, and if you stop tapping it automatically starts clicking at that very tempo.

Of course it has no fancy 7 against 11 clic-clacking… 😊, just a great METRONOME!!!

Thanks so much!!!

I use it as a conductor in my personal study and memorisation, I use it in my conducting classes and I recommend it to all musicians!
 
Jean-Francois Rivest
Conductor and Full Professor
University of Montreal

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2019-10-25, version 1.2.1*

Most annoying metronome sound ever. And the latency from when you tap to hear the beep is awful;totally messes you up on your beat

### 3/5 — Different sound please

*2019-08-16, version 1.2.1*

Loved the interface but the sound it makes was too annoying so I deleted it. An update with different sound options would be great.

### 3/5 — Could be better

*2017-08-30, version 1.2.1*

Easy to use, but unfortunately it lags frequently.

### 2/5 — Eh

*2017-05-29, version 1.2.1*

It's okay

### 1/5 — Not good

*2017-02-20, version 1.2.1*

Mutes Spotify when opened. Bleep/tick volume is incredible loud too. Ouch!

### 3/5 — Functional

*2017-01-11, version 1.2.1*

Keeps good time. When your watch is facing you it bumps you. When you turn your hand to play guitar it stops. If it continued would be 5*

## Frequently asked questions about Tap Metronome

### What does Tap Metronome do?

Tap Metronome is a highly accurate and reliable metronome application designed for musicians and students. It offers multiple ways to set your desired tempo, including tapping, selecting from a list, or typing in a number. The app provides loud, audible beeps and a visible beat indicator to help you maintain rhythm.

### What are the key features of Tap Metronome?

Key features include three tempo selection methods (tap, picker, type), loud beeps with visible volume control, adjustable beats per bar (1-7), a visible beat indicator, and a landscape view for music stands. It also offers an Apple Watch app, a Today View extension, and 3D Touch Quick Actions for immediate tempo access.

### Is Tap Metronome free to use?

Yes, Tap Metronome is available for free. The description mentions a 'Tap Metronome Plus' version which is ad-free and offers additional sounds and a screen flash function, implying the free version may have ads or fewer features, though the provided data states 'hasAds': false.

### What devices is Tap Metronome compatible with?

The app is designed for iOS devices, as indicated by features like 'iPhone', 'Today View extension', and 'Apple Watch'. It supports both portrait and landscape orientations, making it versatile for use on a music stand.

### Can I use Tap Metronome while my phone is on silent?

Yes, this app makes sounds even when your device is on silent, allowing you to use it in situations where other phone functions are muted. You can quickly mute the metronome by pressing the mute icon within the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2016-06-01

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Minor bug fix.
- Change of advertising supplier.

### 1.2 — 2016-03-15

- Optimised design for larger iPhones and iPads.
- Optimised for Split Screen and Slide Over Multitasking on iPad.
- New Today View extension for quick access to the metronome (drag down from the top of the screen).
- On Apple Watch: a new app using the Taptic engine, alongside a Glance and Complications so you can see your current tempo and quickly launch the app.
- 3D Touch Quick Actions so you can start the metronome at various tempos directly from the Home Screen icon.
- The volume control is now directly linked to the device volume to remove the previous hierarchy of volume controls which was confusing.

### 1.1 — 2014-01-16

- Completely new design and icon for iOS 7.
- A few bug fixes.
- The metronome now ignores the device's mute button so that you can use it in situations where other phone functions are silenced.
- You can quickly mute the metronome by pressing the mute icon to the left of the volume control.

### 1.0.4 — 2013-01-17

- Minor bug fix with display of text in landscape view

### 1.0.3 — 2013-01-08

- Support for iPhone 5 screen size 
- Support for iPad retina screen 
- Fixed bug with missing beats at high speeds

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## More apps by Dan Soper

- [Tap Metronome Plus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-metronome-plus/id470681215)

All apps by Dan Soper: https://appshunter.io/developer/415940975

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