# BounceMeter vs Impulse

The clearest difference is price: Impulse at Free against BounceMeter's $1.99. Impulse also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (939 vs 92). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Impulse is free to download; BounceMeter costs $1.99 up front. BounceMeter sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Impulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for BounceMeter against 4.7 for Impulse. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Impulse has 939 ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of BounceMeter's written reviews are positive against 92% of Impulse's.

BounceMeter ships an update fortnightly, Impulse monthly. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BounceMeter | Impulse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bouncemeter/id1372655869/reviews) | [4.7 (939 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impulse-pro-metronome-rhythm/id1444796949/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 92 | **939** |
| Positive reviews | **93.8% of reviews** | 91.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 3 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmitrii Klochkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1058553902) | [Coda Labs Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139019669) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Impulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impulse-pro-metronome-rhythm/id1444796949)

This app provides a highly accurate and customizable metronome for musicians. It allows users to program complex beat patterns, including subdivisions and rests, with a clear visual interface to understand rhythmic structures. Ideal for serious musicians looking to refine their timing and explore intricate rhythms.

**Highlights:** Visual subdivision editor, Complex beat pattern programming, Up to 100 beats per measure, 20 subdivisions per beat, Tempo range 10-600 BPM, Sample-level accuracy

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simplicity and features
- 👍 Good UI and polish
- 👍 Flexible and powerful
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Versatile and customizable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔊 Sound issues
- 🤖 Lack of portrait mode
- 🔀 Overwriting presets without warning

**Reported bugs**

- Fourth beat type not changing sound properly
- Metronome stops working when switching apps
- No sound on some devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to create and name custom presets
- Different colors for downbeats
- Quick toggle for sound on/off
- Support for odd time signatures
- Ableton Link/MIDI sync


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BounceMeter free?

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

### Is Impulse free?

Impulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BounceMeter or Impulse?

BounceMeter and Impulse are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 92 and 939 ratings respectively.

### Do BounceMeter or Impulse have ads?

Neither BounceMeter nor Impulse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BounceMeter or Impulse?

BounceMeter ships an update fortnightly, and Impulse monthly. Most recently, BounceMeter was updated on September 29, 2026 and Impulse on September 29, 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.*