# iMetronom vs Impulse

The clearest difference is rating: Impulse at 4.7 against iMetronom's 3.7. Impulse also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months). iMetronom's advantage is iOS requirement (9.2 vs 14.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iMetronom sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Impulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Impulse holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Impulse has 943 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iMetronom ships an update every 13 months, Impulse monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMetronom | Impulse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imetronom/id1096065678/reviews) | **[4.7 (943 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impulse-pro-metronome-rhythm/id1444796949/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **943** |
| Positive reviews | — | 91.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 20 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.2** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Mekis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087930323) | [Coda Labs Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139019669) |

## What reviewers say

### iMetronom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imetronom/id1096065678)

This music tool offers a simple and intuitive interface for musicians to practice, perform, or compose. Easily set your desired tempo by tapping the screen or using the ClickWheel, and control playback with a single tap. It also features Apple Watch integration for tempo tapping and setting.

**Highlights:** Tap tempo detection, ClickWheel tempo adjustment, Play/stop metronome, Apple Watch tempo control, Simple user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hide banner | $0.99 | one-time |


### Impulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impulse-pro-metronome-rhythm/id1444796949)

This app provides a highly accurate and customizable metronome for musicians. It allows users to program complex beat patterns, including subdivisions and rests, with a clear visual interface to understand rhythmic structures. Ideal for serious musicians looking to refine their timing and explore intricate rhythms.

**Highlights:** Visual subdivision editor, Complex beat pattern programming, Up to 100 beats per measure, 20 subdivisions per beat, Tempo range 10-600 BPM, Sample-level accuracy

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simplicity and features
- 👍 Good UI and polish
- 👍 Flexible and powerful
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Versatile and customizable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔊 Sound issues
- 🤖 Lack of portrait mode
- 🔀 Overwriting presets without warning

**Reported bugs**

- Fourth beat type not changing sound properly
- Metronome stops working when switching apps
- No sound on some devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to create and name custom presets
- Different colors for downbeats
- Quick toggle for sound on/off
- Support for odd time signatures
- Ableton Link/MIDI sync


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMetronom free?

iMetronom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Impulse free?

Impulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iMetronom or Impulse?

Impulse is rated higher. iMetronom averages 3.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Impulse averages 4.7 from 943 ratings.

### Do iMetronom or Impulse have ads?

Neither iMetronom nor Impulse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iMetronom or Impulse?

iMetronom ships an update every 13 months, and Impulse monthly. Most recently, iMetronom was updated on October 24, 2026 and Impulse on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*