FlipFolder vs DropSpin Metronome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FlipFolder
This application allows musical groups to share and view sheet music digitally. Band leaders can manage performances, instantly displaying selected songs on all connected members' devices. It uses cloud storage for music and both internet and Bluetooth for connectivity.
- Digital sheet music viewer
- Group performance management
- Cloud music storage integration
- Real-time song display during performances
- Internet and Bluetooth connectivity
- Offline song pre-download
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FlipFolder App helps directors and performers organize music, run performances, and stay connected from the first rehearsal to the final note. Designed for real ensembles, it reduces setup time and keeps everyone focused when it matters most. Access your Sheet Music Library Organize by playlist or performance Switch between songs easily Mark up your music with notes, highlights, and edits Share annotations with your ensemble Distraction free viewing experience
DropSpin Metronome
A versatile metronome app designed for musicians, offering advanced features like custom count-ins, speed adjustments from 10% to 1000%, and loopable segments. It integrates with a suite of rehearsal products for comprehensive practice sessions.
- Customizable count-ins
- Speed control (10%-1000%)
- Loopable segments
- "Last Time" auto-stop
- MIDI playback
- In-depth rehearsal analytics
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DropSpin can be used as a standalone metronome or as a partner to our full suite of rehearsal products including bluetooth modules, score-reading software, rehearsal analytics tools, and much more. In depth rehearsal analytics Custom count-ins Rehearse from 10%-1000% speed "Last Time" auto-stop Halftime and other custom behaviors Loopable segments MIDI playback
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DropSpin Metronome at 82% against FlipFolder's 22%. DropSpin Metronome also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5). FlipFolder's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DropSpin Metronome holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 66 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of FlipFolder's written reviews are positive against 82% of DropSpin Metronome's.
FlipFolder ships an update fortnightly, DropSpin Metronome every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FlipFolder | DropSpin Metronome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (57 ratings) | 4.8 (66 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | 81.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 57 | 66 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc. | Alex Crowley |
Customer experience
FlipFolder
DropSpin Metronome
In-app purchases
FlipFolder
No in-app purchases
DropSpin Metronome
No in-app purchases
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