@Metronome vs BandScribe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
@Metronome
This metronome app offers precise tempo and beat settings, with multiple sound options. It allows users to create setlists of songs, play rhythms in the background with music, and utilize features like vibration and flash.
- Tempo settings: 30-250 BPM
- Beat settings: 0-9
- Multiple tone options
- Setlist creation with song/artist assignment
- Background playback with music
- Vibration and flash features
- Bluetooth foot pedal support
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＜Main Features＞ ■ Basic Capabilities - Possible Tempo settings： 30～250 - Possible Beat settings：0～9 - Tones：3 Options（Electric bleep、cowbell、woodblock） ■ Set list feature - It's possible to assign a song name and artist name to a created rhythm and save it! Furthermore, you can use multiple rhythms and freely combine them in a set list. ■ Background playback - It's possible to have the metronome play while playback of your music continues! By utilizing the tap-tempo feature when paired with music, you can obtain the tempo of a song in an instant! ■ Other Features - Vibration Feature - Flash Feature - Set list operation using the Bluetooth foot pedal "AirTurn" - Liquid Crystal clock display ■ Recommend Environment A device running iOS9.0 or later As it is a universal app, it is possible to enjoy a UI that has been optimized for both the iPad and iPhone.
BandScribe
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BandScribe helps musicians understand a song and prepare it with their band. Import audio you own or are authorized to process. Choose Standard 6, Pro 10, fixed Pro 12, or Pro Instrument Select, then connect the result to synchronized chord, tempo, beat, bar, score and mixer practice. Standard 6 separates Vocals, Drums, Bass, Guitar, Piano and Other. Pro modes add more detailed instrument control. Analysis quality varies with the source. Use only audio you own or have permission to copy, upload, analyze and share. BandScribe does not download audio from video or streaming services. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: BandScribe at Free against @Metronome's $2.99. BandScribe also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 7 months). @Metronome's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
BandScribe is free to download; @Metronome costs $2.99 up front. BandScribe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. @Metronome asks for nothing beyond the download.
@Metronome ships an update every 7 months, BandScribe every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | @Metronome | BandScribe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 株式会社クリーブウェア | AKIO SATO |
In-app purchases
@Metronome
No in-app purchases
BandScribe
- BandScribe Standard$2.991 Month
- BandScribe Pro$11.991 Month
- BandScribe 10クレジット$5.99
Questions
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