# True Metronome Lite — Natural sound. Steady beats.

> Accurate metronome app with natural sound for serious musical practice. (iPhone/iPad app by Mikhail Motyzhenkov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-metronome-lite/id587841589 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mikhail Motyzhenkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/574204416)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 48 App Store ratings · 228 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.4 · 29 MB
- Languages: Russian, American English, Dutch, Danish, European Spanish, Italian, Korean, German (Germany), Norwegian Bokmål, Polish and 6 more
- Released: 2012-12-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-metronome-lite/id587841589/reviews.md

## What is True Metronome Lite?

The most accurate metronome app, designed by musicians for serious practice.

Why Musicians Choose True Metronome

* Perfect timing, zero timing drift. Not “almost correct”, but mathematically precise beats for professional practice.
* Natural acoustic sound with real overtones and subtle variation. No robotic clicks, no harsh synthetic loops.
* Feels like a real metronome.

Features

* All common and advanced time signatures: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 beats per measure
* Precise tempo adjustment in 1 BPM steps
* Realistic pendulum swing that matches your tempo
* Clean, distraction-free design focused on practice
* Optional bell accent on the downbeat

Perfect For

* Classical musicians who need reliable timing
* Music students and teachers
* Players frustrated with “close enough” metronome apps
* Long practice sessions (natural sound that does not become annoying)

How It Works

Drag the weight to set your tempo, choose your time signature below, and tap anywhere to start. The interface behaves like a real mechanical metronome because that is what serious musicians are used to.

Lite Version

* Tempos up to 160 BPM

Unlock the full version and enjoy

* An unlimited tempo range
* Tap tempo input
* A variety of visual skins
* Full landscape support on iPad
* Seamless Apple Watch integration
* Live Activities and widgets on your lock screen
* Siri Shortcuts
* A completely ad-free experience

True Metronome does not cut corners. While many apps rely on generic synthetic clicks, we recorded real mechanical metronomes to capture their natural tone and feel. Our custom audio engine delivers the hardware-level timing accuracy that demanding musicians expect.

Download now and hear the difference in your practice.

## Key features

- Mathematically precise beats
- Natural acoustic sound with overtones
- Realistic pendulum swing
- All common and advanced time signatures
- Precise tempo adjustment in 1 BPM steps
- Optional bell accent on downbeat

## What do users think of True Metronome Lite?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and reliable
- 👍 Authentic sound and feel
- 👍 Great for practice and timing
- 👍 Works well as a background app

**Cons**

- 🚫 Ads can be disruptive
- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Metronome stops working after updates
- Tempo slider is overly sensitive
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Most requested features**

- Expand tempo range beyond 160 BPM
- Add more sound options and customization
- Improve sensitivity and responsiveness of controls

## Recent user reviews (10 of 228)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-metronome-lite/id587841589/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Ads are trashy

*2026-03-07*

Having to look at trashy ads, makes me want to delete this app immediately

**Developer response:** Thanks for the honest feedback. I understand that ads can be frustrating. I recently made the ad-free version available for free under the name True Metronome, so you can use that instead.

### 5/5 — Отличный звук!

*2026-02-10*

Спасибо! Подскажите, есть ли версия для андроида? Хочу установить ребенку на телефон, чтобы могла использовать самостоятельно. Заранее спасибо за ответ!

**Developer response:** Да, есть версия для Android с таким же названием.

### 5/5 — Excelente aun en la versión gratuita

*2026-01-10, version 4.6*

Simplemente el metrónomo que necesitas para practicar

### 5/5 — Bon meteònom

*2026-01-05, version 4.6*

Ajuda a estudiar, és molt prrcísni el gir del mástil tbe t’orienta

### 5/5 — Хорошее приложение

*2025-12-31*

Установил интереса ради, но оставил для постоянного использования. Дизайн приятный, звуки подобраны приближенные к реальным так что не напрягает слух. Мне не нужны быстрые темпы (160+ идут в полной версии только), так что могу спокойно пользоваться и lite версией. Недостатков для себя не обнаружил, приложение справляется со своей задачей, что еще нужно?

### 5/5 — Simple and reliable

*2025-12-19*

Works great, even in back background mode holds a sound.

### 5/5 — 👍🏻

*2025-12-15*

This is a true replacement for my old Wittner metronome. I like the authentic sound and pendulum animations.

### 5/5 — Cool

*2025-12-04*

I’ve tried a lot of metronome apps and most of them have that thin, synthetic tick that gets annoying fast. This one is different: the sound has body, like a real mechanical metronome. I can leave it running for long rehearsals without wanting to mute it.

**Developer response:** Thank you!

### 5/5 — Good one

*2025-12-03*

I like its sound. Feels like a real thing.

**Developer response:** It IS a real thing :)

### 1/5 — Miserables

*2025-08-22, version 3.11.5*

Como van a ser tan miserables de limitar a 160 bpm y si queres mas hay que pagar. Es la hambreada mas grande que vi, en google hay uno gratis. El que diseño esta app no se le cae una idea, muertos de hambre.

## Frequently asked questions about True Metronome Lite

### What does True Metronome Lite do?

True Metronome Lite is a highly accurate metronome application designed for musicians. It provides mathematically precise beats with natural acoustic sounds and a realistic feel, aiming to enhance serious musical practice sessions.

### What are the key features of True Metronome Lite?

Key features include mathematically precise timing with zero drift, natural acoustic sounds with real overtones, a realistic pendulum swing, support for all common and advanced time signatures, precise tempo adjustment in 1 BPM steps, and an optional bell accent on the downbeat.

### Is True Metronome Lite free to use?

The Lite version of True Metronome is free to download and use, offering tempos up to 160 BPM. Users can unlock additional features such as unlimited tempo range, tap tempo input, and an ad-free experience through an in-app purchase.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is ideal for classical musicians who need reliable timing, music students and teachers, and any player frustrated with less accurate metronome apps. Its natural sound is also beneficial for long practice sessions.

### How does the interface work?

The interface is designed to mimic a real mechanical metronome. Users can drag the weight to set the tempo, choose their desired time signature, and tap anywhere on the screen to start or stop the beat.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.6.2 — 2026-04-12

True Metronome is now completely free! Switch to the full version for a better experience: no ads, all tempos up to 208 BPM, Italian tempo markings, and 4 beautiful backgrounds. This is the final update for the Lite version.

### 4.6.1 — 2026-03-20

True Metronome is now completely free! Switch to the full version for a better experience: no ads, all tempos up to 208 BPM, Italian tempo markings, and 4 beautiful backgrounds. This is the final update for the Lite version.

### 4.6 — 2026-01-01

• World rankings — compare your practice time with musicians in your country and worldwide
• Improved power efficiency in background mode
• Fixed an issue with practice time calculation

### 4.5 — 2025-12-30

Bottom text now shows current beat number during the playback.
New icon.

### 4.4 — 2025-12-22

Improved tooltips
Added haptic feedback on buttons
Fixed a few bugs

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