Comparison

Parent Hub vs TempoBlocks

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Parent Hub

Stay informed about your child's school activities with instant updates, photos, and important letters. Connect directly to school or class channels to receive timely information.

Highlights
  • Receive school updates
  • Subscribe to class channels
  • View pictures
  • Access letters and documents
  • Connect with schools
Features
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Parent Hub helps to keep you up to date with all the great things your children are doing at school. Add a school or subscribe to class channels for quick updates, pictures, letters and more. All you need is a school handle from your child's school or a channel code from one of their teachers. It's not a problem if your child's school isn't using Parent Hub yet as it's free for them too. Just send them a link to our website and they can sign themselves up in no time at all. We'd love to know what you think of our app so please get in touch on hello@parenthub.co.uk.

About

TempoBlocks

This app offers an intuitive metronome with a unique block-based visual programming interface for creating and exploring rhythms. It's designed for musicians of all ages and educators to make rhythm practice engaging and educational.

Highlights
  • Block-based rhythm programming
  • Visual timing and beat strength display
  • Customizable sound sets
  • Accurate audio engine
  • Support for various time signatures and patterns
  • Gradual tempo changes
  • Looping and slowing down passages
Features
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TempoBlocks is an intuitive metronome that goes beyond keeping time. It combines a clean, friendly interface with a block-based language that lets users build, customise, and explore rhythms through visual programming. Why young musicians love it: • Elegant bar wheel that shows timing and beat strength at a glance • Simple, direct controls that make setting tempo effortless • Engaging sound sets to keep practice fresh • Useful presets for quick, no-friction setup Why teachers and educators love it: • Accurate, reliable timing powered by a high-quality audio engine • Visual cues that help learners understand beat patterns and accents • Custom rhythm creation for exercises, ensemble parts, and practice pieces • “Tempo blocks” that let users design tempo patterns using a visual domain-specific language • No accounts and no ads for a safe, distraction-free environment Made for learning and exploration: TempoBlocks supports common time signatures, accents, subdivisions, multi-bar phrases, custom patterns, and gradual tempo changes. Users can loop tricky sections, slow passages down, visualize complex rhythms, or experiment freely as they improve. Great for: • Music learners of any age • Educators teaching rhythm fundamentals • Home practice and structured lessons • Anyone who benefits from clear visual rhythm feedback • Musicians who want a playful, programmable metronome TempoBlocks makes rhythm practice visual, interactive, and creatively open, powered by an innovative blend of metronome precision and visual programming. Privacy Policy: https://ketech.org/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service (EULA): https://ketech.org/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

Parent Hub4 screens
TempoBlocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Parent Hub at none against TempoBlocks's 2. Parent Hub also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TempoBlocks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Parent Hub asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Parent Hub versus TempoBlocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParent HubTempoBlocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNexus Software Platforms LtdK&E Technology Consultants Ltd

Customer experience

Parent Hub

Written reviews51 reviews
Positive15.7%
Neutral3.9%
Negative80.4%

TempoBlocks

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Parent Hub

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TempoBlocks

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Plan - 1 Week$0.997 Days
  • Premium Plan - 1 Year$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Parent Hub free?
Parent Hub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TempoBlocks free?
TempoBlocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Parent Hub or TempoBlocks have ads?
Neither Parent Hub nor TempoBlocks shows ads.

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