Drum Beats Metronome vs NiceTuner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Drum Beats Metronome
This app provides realistic drum loops instead of a click for metronome practice. It offers adjustable tempo, multiple drum kits, and various beat patterns to help musicians develop rhythm and steady playing.
- Adjustable tempo from 60-200 BPM
- Tap tempo functionality
- Two drum kit modes (Rock, Metal)
- Six selectable drum beats per mode
- Real-time BPM changes
- Keeps screen on during use
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Drum Beats Metronome is a powerful tool that helps you master both daily practice and stage performance. The app will add drumming to your play as it is a metronome that plays drum loops instead of a click! The tempo of all loops can be changed smooth even when they are playing from 60 BPM to 200 BPM. Includes “Tap” button so you can tap your tempo. This app is a useful practice tool for every musician that will help you build strong rhythm simulating a real drummer. It will help you to be much more steady when playing again with your band. There are 2 different drum kit sound named “Rock” and “Metal” and 6 drum loops for every mode. Every drum loop starts with one bar intro and you can also switch smoothly between drum patterns while playing. The drum beats metronome is comes with real drum kit recorded samples in stereo 44100HZ Features: * fine tempo tuning from 60 BPM to 200 BPM * tap tempo * control for easily BPM selection * 2 drum kit modes “rock” and “metal” * 6 - fast selectable drum beats for each mode * keeps screen on * play in loop * real time BPM change
NiceTuner
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NiceTuner is a professional instrument tuner designed for musicians of all levels. Whether you're tuning a guitar before a gig, practicing violin, or exploring traditional instruments, NiceTuner delivers studio-quality precision in your pocket. KEY FEATURES ◆ Multi-Instrument Support • Guitar (Standard, Drop D, Open G, DADGAD) • Bass (Standard, Drop D, 5-string) • Ukulele (Standard C, Low G, D tuning) • Violin (Standard tuning) • Piano (Full 88-key range) • Erhu (D-A, C-G, G-D tunings) • Guzheng (D Major, G Major) ◆ Professional-Grade Precision • High-resolution 16K-point FFT analysis • ±0.1 cent accuracy for precise tuning • Real-time pitch detection at 30 FPS • Adaptive sensitivity for any environment ◆ 4 Musical Temperaments • Equal Temperament (modern standard) • Just Intonation (pure intervals) • Pythagorean (classical tuning) • Meantone (Renaissance music) ◆ Reference Tone Generator • 4 instrument sounds: Piano, Electric Piano, Guitar, Violin • Full chromatic range across all octaves • Quick-play scales: C Major and Chromatic • Adjustable A4 frequency (400-480 Hz) ◆ Smart Tuning Features • String-by-string guided tuning mode • Auto-advance to next string when in tune • Note stability detection prevents false readings • Color-coded visual feedback (green/yellow/red) ◆ Beautiful Design • Premium Aurora theme with glassmorphism effects • Dark and Light mode support • Smooth animated dial and level meters • Clean, intuitive interface ◆ Customizable Settings • Pointer damping (Low/Medium/High) for different instruments • Detection sensitivity adjustment • Reference pitch: 432 Hz, 440 Hz, 442 Hz, or custom • Volume control for reference tones ◆ 9 Languages Supported English, 日本語, Deutsch, Français, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 한국어, Español, Português Perfect for guitarists, violinists, pianists, and enthusiasts of traditional instruments like erhu and guzheng. NiceTuner combines professional accuracy with an elegant user experience. Download NiceTuner and tune with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NiceTuner at Free against Drum Beats Metronome's $1.99. NiceTuner also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). Drum Beats Metronome's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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
NiceTuner is free to download; Drum Beats Metronome costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Drum Beats Metronome ships an update every 9 months, NiceTuner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Drum Beats Metronome | NiceTuner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aleksandar Mlazev | Guizhou Vanilla Information Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Drum Beats Metronome
No in-app purchases
NiceTuner
No in-app purchases
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