Comparison

Nova Metronome vs popchord

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Elegant and simple design
  • Adjustable tempo (40-208 BPM)
  • Beat subdivision options
  • Visual pendulum
  • Tuning reference pitches
  • Light and Dark modes
Features
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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

About

popchord

Generate hundreds of chords instantly with this music creation tool. Explore various scales and chord types to build song sets, then perform using built-in instruments or send MIDI wirelessly to your DAW. A free one-month trial unlocks all pro features.

Highlights
  • Chord Grid for instant chord playing
  • Hundreds of chords from 50+ scales
  • Vast library of chord types
  • Built-in instrument for performance
  • Wireless MIDI transmission to DAWs
  • Customizable play area with themes
  • iCloud backup for creations
Features
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Craft your next hit song with popchord, a chord generating improvisation and performance instrument. Play hundreds of chords with just a tap. Create sets with automatically generated chords from over 50 musical scales – no music theory knowledge required. Edit your sets using a vast library of chord types. Perform your idea using a built-in instrument or wirelessly transmit MIDI to your favorite DAW instruments on macOS. Unlock all pro features for free for one month with a new trial. • Use the Chord Grid to play hundreds of chords with a tap • Perform with over 13 built-in instruments • Create a set using a vast library of musical scales • Customize your play area with over 30 themes • Wirelessly send MIDI to your favorite DAW instrument* • Your creations are backed up privately to your iCloud account • Available for iPhone and iPad * Wireless MIDI requires a supported Mac with Bluetooth/Wifi Terms: https://popchord.app/tos Privacy Policy: https://popchord.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Nova Metronome3 screens
popchord4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nova Metronome at none against popchord's 2. Nova Metronome also leads on ratings volume (22 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.1). popchord's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 23 months). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. popchord sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Nova Metronome asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Nova Metronome against 5.0 for popchord. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nova Metronome has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nova Metronome ships an update every 23 months, popchord every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Nova Metronome versus popchord: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNova Metronomepopchord
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (22 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas J FosterFloat Point

Customer experience

Nova Metronome

All ratings22 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

popchord

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Nova Metronome

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

popchord

Subscriptions1
  • popchord pro1 Month trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • popchord pro$14.99

Questions

Is Nova Metronome free?
Nova Metronome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is popchord free?
popchord is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nova Metronome or popchord?
popchord is rated higher. Nova Metronome averages 4.9 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while popchord averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Nova Metronome or popchord have ads?
Neither Nova Metronome nor popchord shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nova Metronome or popchord?
Nova Metronome ships an update every 23 months, and popchord every 3 months. Most recently, Nova Metronome was updated on November 2, 2026 and popchord on October 30, 2026.

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