Comparison

Metronome by Piascore vs AxeChords

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

Head to head
About

Metronome by Piascore

This application transforms your iPhone or iPad into a highly precise metronome, mimicking the feel of a mechanical one. It offers a simple, intuitive interface with various training rhythms, customizable sounds, and background playback for uninterrupted practice.

Highlights
  • Ultra-high-precision tempo (20-300 M.M.)
  • 17 training rhythms
  • Timer with repeat function
  • 4 selectable sounds
  • Preset function for one-touch changes
  • Background playback support
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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“Metronome by Piascore” is an app for turning an iPhone or iPad into a metronome. We have faithfully reproduced the operation of a mechanical metronome. It has been well-received as intuitive and super easy-to-use! ** Functions ** • Very simple, easy-to-use design • Ultra-high-precision tempo (M.M.=20-300) • 17 rhythms to train the sense of rhythm * Timer with repeat function • 4 sounds such as "Classic", "One Two" • Preset function that can change tempo and rhythm with one touch • Intuitive, easy-to-follow mechanical metronome • Tempo can be specified directly • Body and background color can be changed • Supports background playback • Bordered indicator function for following tempo without making any sound • Real sound • No Ads! ** Contact ** : https://piascore.com/ : contact@piascore.com

About

AxeChords

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Learn all the basic Major and Minor Chords on Guitar using the CAGED System. (A system based on the open C, A, G, E, and D chords). Learn the foundation of all Jazz Chords with Shell Chords. (Root, 3rd, 7th). Master advanced Chords and their Inversions with Drop 2 and Drop 3 Chords. (2nd or 3rd highest note of a closed position Chord dropped an octave to spread out the voicing). Select any of 12 different Root Notes for each chord form, providing thousands of different combinations! Shows the scale degree of each chord note, as well as the suggested fingerings for each chord. Play each chord to hear how it sounds, choose from several different guitar types with strummed or picked chords. Context sensitive help available on each screen. Plus, you can also add your own custom User Chords!

Screenshots

Metronome by Piascore4 screens
AxeChords4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AxeChords at every 3 days against Metronome by Piascore's every 3 months. AxeChords also leads on price ($1.99 vs $4.99). Metronome by Piascore's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Metronome by Piascore costs $4.99 and AxeChords $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metronome by Piascore ships an update every 3 months, AxeChords every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Metronome by Piascore versus AxeChords: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetronome by PiascoreAxeChords
Price$4.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.3 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiascore, Inc.Joseph Svantner

In-app purchases

None

Metronome by Piascore

No in-app purchases

None

AxeChords

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Metronome by Piascore free?
Metronome by Piascore costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AxeChords free?
AxeChords costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Metronome by Piascore or AxeChords have ads?
Neither Metronome by Piascore nor AxeChords shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Metronome by Piascore or AxeChords?
Metronome by Piascore ships an update every 3 months, and AxeChords every 3 days. Most recently, Metronome by Piascore was updated on November 6, 2026 and AxeChords on November 4, 2026.

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