# True Metronome — BPM Tap Tempo & Beat Practice

> Musician's practice companion with real metronome sounds and advanced tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Mikhail Motyzhenkov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-metronome/id574204413 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mikhail Motyzhenkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/574204416)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $6.99)
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 160 App Store ratings · 102 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: +4
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: Brazilian Portuguese, German (Germany), Czech, Chinese (Simplified, China), Korean, Danish, Mexican Spanish, French (France), Dutch, Indonesian and 12 more
- Released: 2012-11-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-metronome/id574204413/reviews.md

## What is True Metronome?

True Metronome — the practice companion musicians have trusted since 2012.

No ads. No subscription.

Start the metronome in one tap — drag the weight, choose your time signature, and practice. Every beat comes from recordings of real mechanical metronomes, with subtle natural variations that keep long practice sessions pleasant.

PRACTICE TOOLS (Pro)
- Subdivisions — 11 patterns including triplets, sixteenths and swing
- Tempo Trainer — gradually increase the tempo over measures, so you build speed without noticing
- Live Tempo Detection — the microphone listens to your playing and shows your actual BPM in real time
- Presets — save and load your favorite setups (BPM, time signature, subdivisions)
- Flash on Beat — the screen flashes on every beat as a visual cue

METRONOME
- Zero timing drift — mathematically precise beats
- Natural acoustic sound from recordings of real metronomes
- Realistic pendulum physics
- Time signatures from 1 to 13 beats per measure
- Tap tempo to match any song — 5 free detections a day, unlimited with Pro
- Beautiful backgrounds and multiple skins

APPLE ECOSYSTEM
- Apple Watch app — control the metronome from your wrist
- Siri — "Hey Siri, start metronome" or "Allegro metronome"
- Live Activities & Dynamic Island — tempo always visible
- Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets
- Background playback

TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
- Practice stats — daily, weekly, and monthly
- Global rankings — compare yourself with musicians in your country and around the world

FREE VERSION INCLUDES
All tempos (20–400 BPM), all backgrounds, 2 skins, all time signatures, 1 bell accent, and background playback.

PRO UPGRADE (one-time purchase)
Subdivisions, Tempo Trainer, Live Tempo Detection, Tap Tempo, Presets, Flash on Beat, all skins, all bell accents, Siri, Apple Watch, widgets, and Live Activities.
No subscription. Pay once, own it forever.

Used by classical musicians, students, and teachers in 190+ countries. Available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.

## Key features

- 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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| True Metronome Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of True Metronome?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 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

**Cons**

- 🐛 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)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Prompts do not disappear, preventing app usage
- App does not align to iPad's orientation
- Swinging arm does not match the ticking beat
- No sound issues reported by multiple users
- App closes unexpectedly
- Volume is too low in newer versions
- Clicking continues after stopping the arm
- Clicking continues even when the app is closed (multitask)
- No sound when phone is muted
- No sound when connected to dock

**Most requested features**

- Allow background operation when screen is off
- Minimize interface
- Subdivision of tempo
- Lower frequency range (e.g., 36 bpm)
- Bell on the 8th beat
- Stereo sound
- Silent mode with screen flash
- Tap to set tempo feature
- More beat sound options
- Ability to change the 'ching sound'

## Recent user reviews (10 of 102)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-metronome/id574204413/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Must for a musician

*2026-07-29*

Great app! Easy to use, free, dependable, what else can you ask for!

### 5/5 — Simple, Practical, and Effective

*2026-06-10*

★★★★★

A very practical and functional metronome app.

It has the features I need, is easy to use, and stays focused on what matters most without unnecessary complexity. The interface is straightforward, and it takes very little time to set up and start practicing.

What deserves special mention is the developer's support. I contacted him with a few suggestions, and he responded quickly, thoughtfully, and professionally. To my surprise, some of those suggestions were implemented and released in a new version of the app shortly afterward.

It's great to see a developer who genuinely listens to users and continues improving the app based on feedback.

Recommended for anyone looking for a simple, practical, and reliable metronome.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the thoughtful review and for your suggestions. I’m really glad the app feels simple, practical, and useful to you. Feedback like yours helps me improve the app while keeping it focused and easy to use. Thanks again for your support!

### 5/5 — Ótimo Metrônomo

*2026-06-10*

Excelente aplicativo, com várias funções adicionais. Vale para todo uso, fiquei muito satisfeito.

### 5/5 — Simplicity

*2026-05-26, version 5.6.0*

This app is an electronic metronome with one bell and no unnecessary whistles. Set the BPM, optional sound on a particular beat if you want and go. You can also tap the beat on the screen and it will set the tempo. Its simplicity is a feature.

### 5/5 — Хорошо

*2026-04-30*

Хорошо работает, легко настраивать нужный темп, сверху есть названия темпов, потянул и метроном работает. Удобно и просто

### 5/5 — Хороший прибор

*2026-04-25*

Приложение полезно для  музыкантов для контроля темпа и ритма. Понятный интерфейс, работает корректно.

### 5/5 — Рекомендую

*2026-04-10*

Очень познавательное приложение, звук чистый и естественный, не режет уши, удобный и приятный интерфейс. В приложении максимальный темп 208, что вполне хватает для выполнения личных задач

### 5/5 — 👌🏼

*2026-03-28*

Приложение очень удобное! Очень познавательно! Побольше бы таких приложений и такого подхода! Не лагает, работает быстро очень. Мне очень понравилось!

### 3/5 — New bug

*2025-12-16*

I have used this app for years now and had no problem, but starting yesterday (Dec. 15, 2025) it now gives me prompts on how to use the app but the prompts won’t go away and allow me to use the metronome.

**Developer response:** You can tap anywhere on screen to dismiss the tooltip.

### 5/5 — My metronome

*2025-12-03*

This is the only metronome app whose sound I can tolerate for long practice sessions. I play the piano.

## Frequently asked questions about True Metronome

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.8.2 — 2026-08-01

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 5.8.1 — 2026-07-30

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 5.8.0 — 2026-07-16

More Rhythms to Practise
The subdivision picker now includes seven new patterns alongside quarter, eighth, triplet, and sixteenth: swing, dotted, double-dotted, and quintuplets through octuplets — 5 to 8 notes per beat. Each pattern has its own engraved note glyph, and on Mac the number keys 5–8 select the new tuplets instantly. Tap the note icon above the tempo to try them.

### 5.7.2 — 2026-07-09

Esta atualização inclui melhorias internas para manter suas sessões de prática suaves e confiáveis. Obrigado por usar o True Metronome!

### 5.7.1 — 2026-06-22

This update includes under-the-hood improvements to keep your practice sessions smooth and reliable. Thank you for using True Metronome!

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