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True Metronome

True Metronome

BPM Tap Tempo & Beat Practice

249 ratings
121 reviews
📚 Education
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Free
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Lowest price: $0.99 3 years ago (-%)

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Released
November 6, 2012
Updated
October 9, 2026

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Developer

Mikhail Motyzhenkov
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This app provides a reliable metronome for musicians, featuring realistic acoustic sounds and precise timing. It offers practice tools like tempo training and live detection, along with progress tracking and Apple ecosystem integrations.

✓Realistic acoustic metronome sounds
✓Precise timing with zero drift
✓Tempo Trainer for gradual speed increase
✓Live Tempo Detection via microphone
✓Apple Watch and Siri integration
✓Progress tracking and global rankings
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What users say about True Metronome

Reviews of True Metronome are mostly positive: the Music app is rated 4.6/5 from 249 App Store ratings. What users like most: simple and practical interface, realistic and natural sound. Top complaints: bug with persistent prompts, screen orientation issues. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Simple and practical interface
  • 🎵Realistic and natural sound
  • 🚀Fast and efficient operation
  • 💡Developer responsiveness and updates
  • 🎯Focus on core functionality
  • 💰One-time purchase (mentioned positively)
  • 🎹Good for practice (piano, violin, guitar, etc.)
  • ✨Visually appealing design
  • 👆Easy to start and stop
  • 🔔Bell on the first beat is helpful
  • ⏱️Accurate timing and tempo
  • 💯Highly recommended by users

Negative things

  • 🐛Bug with persistent prompts
  • 🚫Screen orientation issues
  • 🔊Low volume in newer versions
  • 💰Unclear in-app purchase model (skins)
  • 🔇Some users experience no sound
  • 🔋Drains battery when screen is off (older reviews)
  • 💡Lack of advanced features for some
  • ❓Not intuitive for new users
  • 🔔Annoying chime for some users
  • 🎛️Limited tempo range for some
  • 🔊Mono sound (older reviews)
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What's New in True Metronome

5.10.0

October 9, 2026

• Adjust the tempo while the metronome is playing with the +/− buttons, or tap the BPM number to enter a new tempo. • Touch and hold the app icon on your Home Screen to report a problem or share an idea.

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User reviews

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Great Metronome

Functional and great tool to control.
JWJames Wiz

Métronome de compagnie

Très pratique et moins encombrant que le métronome Piccolo !
I9Isabelle 94

Vyacheslav

Cool, simple, classic. Just what a musician need.
VVGantsev

Love it

Very easy to use!!
MHMark huffman89

Great for daily practice

Simple, accurate, and easy to use. The realistic metronome sound is much nicer than the usual digital clicks, and the clean interface makes practice distraction-free. Great app for musicians of any level!
Ppmadahar
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Reported Bugs

10 issues

Prompts do not disappear, preventing app usage

Bug

App does not align to iPad's orientation

Bug

Swinging arm does not match the ticking beat

Bug

No sound issues reported by multiple users

Bug

App closes unexpectedly

Bug

Volume is too low in newer versions

Bug

Clicking continues after stopping the arm

Bug

Clicking continues even when the app is closed (multitask)

Bug

No sound when phone is muted

Bug

No sound when connected to dock

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Requested Features

10 requests

Allow background operation when screen is off

Feature

Minimize interface

Feature

Subdivision of tempo

Feature

Lower frequency range (e.g., 36 bpm)

Feature

Bell on the 8th beat

Feature

Stereo sound

Feature

Silent mode with screen flash

Feature

Tap to set tempo feature

Feature

More beat sound options

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Ability to change the 'ching sound'

Feature

FAQ

What does True Metronome do?

True Metronome is a practice companion for musicians that provides a precise and reliable metronome. It features realistic acoustic sounds from real mechanical metronomes and offers various practice tools to help musicians improve their timing and speed.

What are the key features of True Metronome?

Key features include realistic acoustic metronome sounds, zero timing drift for precise beats, and a realistic pendulum physics simulation. It also offers practice tools like a Tempo Trainer that gradually increases tempo, Live Tempo Detection to monitor your playing speed, and integration with the Apple ecosystem for convenient control.

How much does True Metronome cost?

The app offers a free version with essential features like all tempos, backgrounds, and time signatures. A Pro upgrade is available as a one-time purchase, unlocking advanced features such as subdivisions, Tempo Trainer, Live Tempo Detection, and full Apple ecosystem integration. There are no subscriptions.

What devices is True Metronome compatible with?

True Metronome is available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, allowing musicians to practice and control their metronome across multiple Apple devices. It also supports background playback.

Who uses True Metronome and for what purpose?

The app is used by classical musicians, students, and teachers in over 190 countries. It's ideal for practicing timing, developing speed with the Tempo Trainer, and monitoring performance with Live Tempo Detection, making it a versatile tool for musical development.