# Metronome Plus vs BounceMeter

The clearest difference is price: Metronome Plus at Free against BounceMeter's $1.99. Metronome Plus also leads on ratings volume (496 vs 92) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). BounceMeter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (94% vs 63%). On rating, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Metronome Plus is free to download; BounceMeter costs $1.99 up front. Metronome Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BounceMeter sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Metronome Plus against 4.7 for BounceMeter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metronome Plus has 496 ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Metronome Plus's written reviews are positive against 94% of BounceMeter's.

Metronome Plus ships an update every 15 months, BounceMeter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metronome Plus | BounceMeter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (496 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-plus-beat-and-tempo/id1281345512/reviews) | **[4.7 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bouncemeter/id1372655869/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **496** | 92 |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nighp Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/779656560) | [Dmitrii Klochkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1058553902) |

## What reviewers say

### Metronome Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-plus-beat-and-tempo/id1281345512)

This app provides musicians with a highly customizable metronome for practice, recording, and performance. It offers accurate real-time audio, multiple modes, and extensive rhythm customization. Users can personalize their experience with themes, sounds, and manage setlists.

**Highlights:** User-friendly interface, Multiple practice modes, Customizable rhythms (tempo, time signature, subdivision, etc.), Setlist management, Customizable interface themes, 16 sound options, AirPlay support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good for beginners
- 👍 Accurate
- 👍 Colorful interface
- 👍 Different tunes available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Too many ads
- 🤔 Difficult to organize playlists
- ♿ Not accessible for visually impaired
- 🔊 Horrible sound packs
- 🎛️ Vibration-tempo delayed

**Reported bugs**

- Vibration-tempo option is delayed

**Requested features**

- Way to organize playlist to follow set list
- Improved accessibility for voiceover
- Better sound packs
- Accurate vibration-tempo
- Louder metronome sound


### BounceMeter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bouncemeter/id1372655869)

This app provides a highly accurate metronome with a visually intuitive bouncing ball animation. Customize beat sounds and volume to create dynamic rhythms. Sync seamlessly with other devices and applications using Ableton Link.

**Highlights:** Bouncing ball animation, Customizable beat volume and sound, Savable session presets, Tap tempo detection, Ableton Link synchronization, Adjustable tempo and beats per bar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee for Dmitry | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metronome Plus free?

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

### Is BounceMeter free?

BounceMeter costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Metronome Plus or BounceMeter?

BounceMeter is rated higher. Metronome Plus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 496 ratings, while BounceMeter averages 4.7 from 92 ratings.

### Do Metronome Plus or BounceMeter have ads?

Metronome Plus shows ads; BounceMeter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Metronome Plus or BounceMeter?

Metronome Plus ships an update every 15 months, and BounceMeter fortnightly. Most recently, Metronome Plus was updated on November 3, 2026 and BounceMeter on November 6, 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.*