Multiple Polyrhythms vs PolyRhythmic Metronome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Multiple Polyrhythms
Enhance your rhythmic abilities by practicing multiple meters at once. This application allows for the simultaneous use of up to four distinct time signatures, offering a unique approach to polyrhythm training.
- Simultaneous meter practice
- Up to four meters at once
- Rhythm skill development
- Polyrhythm training tool
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Practice your polyrhythm-skills with this app! Unlike most other polyrhythm-apps, you'll be able to play up to four different meters simultaneously.
PolyRhythmic Metronome
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Polyrhythmic Metronome is an advanced rhythm trainer designed for musicians who want to master polyrhythms, cross-rhythms, and complex time signatures. Practice with up to 3 simultaneous rhythm layers, choose from 20+ professional sounds, and take your timing to the next level. POLYRHYTHM ENGINE • Play 2 or 3 rhythm layers simultaneously (2:3, 3:4, 5:4, 7:4, 2:3:4, 3:4:5, and more) • Custom ratios up to 16 per layer • BPM range from 20 to 300 • Tap tempo for quick tempo matching • Per-beat accent cycling (accent, normal, ghost) • Visual playback grid with real-time position tracking 20+ PROFESSIONAL SOUNDS • Drums: Kick, Snare, Hi-Hat, Crash, Cowbell, Clap, Rim Shot, Toms • Pitched tones and bleeps for melodic practice • Piano sounds for harmonic context • Per-layer sound selection with session persistence GROOVE GENERATOR • Auto-generated drum grooves based on your polyrhythm pattern • 6-instrument drum machine: Kick, Snare, Hi-Hat, Crash, Bass, Piano • Step sequencer grid with tap-to-edit cells • Per-instrument mixer with volume and mute controls • Regenerate for endless groove variations • Independent BPM control SPEED TRAINER (Pro) • Automatic tempo increment during practice • Set start BPM, target BPM, bars per step, and BPM increment • Build speed gradually without interrupting your flow GHOST MODE (Pro) • Random beat muting to strengthen your internal pulse • Adjustable mute probability (10%–80%) • Re-randomizes each loop for unpredictable training PITCH EDITOR (Pro) • Piano-roll editor for per-beat pitch control on melodic sounds • Chromatic note selection across octaves 2–6 • Real-time preview and live rescheduling PDF EXPORT (Pro) • Export polyrhythm notation as print-ready PDF • Export groove patterns with velocity indicators • Share or print directly from the app • Includes practice tips for each pattern MIXER • Per-track volume sliders • Mute and solo controls • Real-time volume adjustment during playback Perfect for drummers, percussionists, guitarists, pianists, and any musician looking to improve their rhythmic independence and timing accuracy. From RiffRoutine — apps and resources for musicians. Terms of Use: https://www.riffroutine.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Multiple Polyrhythms at none against PolyRhythmic Metronome's 2. Multiple Polyrhythms also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. PolyRhythmic Metronome sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Multiple Polyrhythms asks for nothing beyond the download.
Multiple Polyrhythms ships an update every 3 months, PolyRhythmic Metronome every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Multiple Polyrhythms | PolyRhythmic Metronome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Audun Jørstad Lillekjendlie | Romeu Beato |
In-app purchases
Multiple Polyrhythms
No in-app purchases
PolyRhythmic Metronome
- Polyrhythmic Metronome Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Polyrhythmic Metronome - Lifetime$8.99
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