Nova Metronome vs Bass Tuner Basic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nova Metronome
This practical metronome app offers a minimalist interface for musicians of all levels. It features adjustable tempos, beat subdivisions, and a visual pendulum, along with tuning references and display modes.
- Elegant and simple design
- Adjustable tempo (40-208 BPM)
- Beat subdivision options
- Visual pendulum
- Tuning reference pitches
- Light and Dark modes
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Developed by a music teacher, Nova Metronome is designed to be simple and practical. It has a no-fuss interface and it's easy to use when practicing, both for beginners and professional musicians. FEATURES - Elegant, clear, and simple design - Tempo marks and numbers like a traditional metronome - Large, easy-to-tap adjustment buttons - The beat can be subdivided - Subdivisions can be toggled on and off to create different rhythms - A visual 'pendulum' - Two tuning reference pitches: A4 and B-Flat4 - Light and Dark mode - Screen does not go to sleep while using the metronome SPECIFICATIONS - BPM 40-208 using Maelzel's scale - Beat subdivision: none, 2, 3, and 4 - Appearance modes: Dark, Light, and System - Tuning reference pitches: A4=440Hz and B-Flat4
Bass Tuner Basic
Achieve precise bass guitar tuning in seconds with this intuitive application. It offers real-time frequency display and visual cues for easy string identification, suitable for all skill levels. Optimized for speed and accuracy on 4-string basses.
- Precise frequency display in Hz
- Optimized for 4-string basses
- Instant load and fast tuning
- High responsiveness and sensitivity
- Intuitive UI with LED indicator
- Visual indicators for tuned strings
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Tune your bass with precision and ease, within seconds! Optimal for beginners, intermediate and advanced musicians! · The most accurate - displays the exact sound frequency in Hz. · For 4 string basses. · Instant load and fastest tuning - the only tuner optimized for 64 bit. · Highest responsiveness and sensitivity. · Intuitive user interface with LED tuning indicator. · Visual indicators - tuned string lights up. · Universal app - works with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Bass Tuner Pro brings you the following tunings: - Standard Tuning - Half Step Down Tuning --- Please make sure to allow microphone access to this app when prompted. Check it under Settings>Privacy>Microphone. Thank you. --- Got ideas? Questions? Please send us your feedback through our site or to feedback@daikyoujulabs.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Nova Metronome at Free against Bass Tuner Basic's $9.99. Nova Metronome also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Bass Tuner Basic's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 23 months). On ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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
Nova Metronome is free to download; Bass Tuner Basic costs $9.99 up front. Bass Tuner Basic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nova Metronome asks for nothing beyond the download.
Nova Metronome holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 14 respectively.
Nova Metronome ships an update every 23 months, Bass Tuner Basic every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nova Metronome | Bass Tuner Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (22 ratings) — better | 3.9 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas J Foster | Pedro Daniel Macalupu Cumpen |
Customer experience
Nova Metronome
Bass Tuner Basic
In-app purchases
Nova Metronome
No in-app purchases
Bass Tuner Basic
- Remove ads$1.99
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