# BounceMeter vs Metronome

The clearest difference is price: Metronome at Free against BounceMeter's $1.99. Metronome also leads on ratings volume (356 vs 92). BounceMeter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (94% vs 78%). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Metronome is free to download; BounceMeter costs $1.99 up front. BounceMeter sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Metronome sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BounceMeter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 92 and 356 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of BounceMeter's written reviews are positive against 78% of Metronome's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BounceMeter | Metronome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bouncemeter/id1372655869/reviews)** | [4.5 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-tempobeatbpm/id1492418551/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 92 | **356** |
| Positive reviews | **93.8% of reviews** | 77.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmitrii Klochkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1058553902) | [Beijing Laiyin Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810118949) |

## 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 |


### Metronome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-tempobeatbpm/id1492418551)

This music beat software offers a professional and intuitive experience for musicians and music lovers. It provides multiple beat modes, diverse sound effects, and accurate BPM adjustment with memory functions. Enhance your rhythm training with fun exercises and intuitive feedback through flash and vibration.

**Highlights:** Multiple beat modes (1/2 to 10/16), Variety of sound effects, Accurate BPM adjustment with memory, Fun rhythm training exercises, Flash and vibration modes, Desktop widget and background running

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Metronome-教学专业版 | $2.49 | per month |
| 半年会员 | $9.49 | per 6 months |
| 年费会员 | $9.99 | per year |
| 终身会员 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate and precise
- 👍 Easy to use for beginners
- 👍 Good sound quality
- 👍 Versatile with many features
- 👍 Useful for learning music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Slow response time
- 👎 Aggressive monetization and ads
- 👎 Bundles features with membership
- 👎 Forced to watch long, unskippable ads
- 👎 Language barrier (Chinese)

**Reported bugs**

- App response is slow
- App crashes occasionally
- Purchased memberships not showing
- App gets stuck on free trial page after payment
- App prompts for rating repeatedly after purchase

**Requested features**

- Lifetime membership option
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Option to count beats (one, two, three, four)
- Ability to input tempo
- More saved common beat groups


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BounceMeter free?

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

### Is Metronome free?

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

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

BounceMeter is rated higher. BounceMeter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Metronome averages 4.5 from 356 ratings.

### Do BounceMeter or Metronome have ads?

Metronome shows ads; BounceMeter does not.

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

BounceMeter ships an update fortnightly, and Metronome fortnightly. Most recently, BounceMeter was updated on October 26, 2026 and Metronome on October 26, 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.*