Comparison

Nova Metronome vs Sequincer

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
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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

Sequincer

Compose music on the go with this grid-based MIDI sequencer. Easily add notes, adjust durations, and build complex arrangements with multiple tracks and instruments. Supports MIDI and MusicXML import, and works as a standalone app or AUv3 plugin.

Highlights
  • Grid-based note input
  • Adjustable note duration and velocity
  • Multi-track composition
  • AUv3 MIDI plugin support
  • MIDI and MusicXML import
  • Diatonic and chromatic input modes
  • Apple Pencil compatibility
Features
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Sequincer is a multi-track, grid-based MIDI sequencer for iPhone and iPad which makes it easy to compose music on the go. Just tap the grid to add notes and hit the play button to hear your creation. Notes added by a tap will have the duration of whichever beat division is selected. You can select a wide range of beat divisions by tapping the "1/4" button, or by pinching horizontally to double and halve the current value. You can change a note's duration by tapping on it to shorten it, or by holding and panning to the right to increase it. There are four tiers: a free preview tier, then Loops, Producer, and Composer. The free tier lets you preview the app. The second tier, Loops, gives you 4 tracks and 64 beats to compose (16 standard bars). The third tier, Producer, brings this to 16 tracks and 1000 beats, enough for a full-length song. The fourth tier, Composer, allows you to use up to 64 tracks and an even greater number of beats, enough for a complete symphony. The 7-note input system, inspired by sheet music, uses the diatonic scale, and you can add accidentals for any new note by dragging up or down as soon as you create it. The 12-tone chromatic mode lets you input notes like on most piano rolls. Velocity, tempo changes and other properties can be edited for each bar in "Structure" mode, by tapping the bar's header or using the edit button. You can write up to 64 simultaneous tracks each with its own instrument, all overlaid on the same piano roll so you can see your full composition at a glance. Each track can be selected, muted, or soloed. • Works as standalone or as a plugin Sequincer is also an AUv3 MIDI processor, so you can use it inside host apps like AUM. Each track can send MIDI to a different synth, making it ideal for layering sounds or building complex arrangements. • Flexible timing and rhythm Create as many bars as you need, and set a custom beat count for each one. Pinch horizontally to zoom in or out on the beat divisions: add quarters, eighths, sixteenths, or even dotted rhythms for compound time. Pinch vertically to zoom in and out of the piano roll. Add tempo change events to speed up or slow down specific parts. • MIDI and MusicXML compatibility Import MIDI files or MusicXML (sheet music). Sequincer currently supports many standard features like tempo changes, dynamics, and jumps. Route tracks to external MIDI devices • Write with real notes Each bar can be set to a musical key, so you’re always writing in scale. A C sharp and a D flat might sound the same in equal temperament, but they’re not the same note. If you’re writing a B flat minor chord for example, you need a D flat for the minor third–a C sharp would be an augmented second. This harmonic awareness makes it possible to experiment with other tuning systems such as Pythagorean, Meantone, and more. To add accidentals, drag the note up or down as you place it. • Compatible with Apple Pencil on iPad Hover to hear notes before placing them. Double-tap to quickly switch instruments. Use a squeeze gesture (on Pencil Pro) to open the track palette. It’s a fast and intuitive way to compose, if you’ve got a compatible device. • Available on all your devices Your creations are automatically synced with iCloud so you can start on your iPhone and finish it on your iPad. Happy composing! This app is subject to Apple’s standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Nova Metronome3 screens
Sequincer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nova Metronome at none against Sequincer's 10. Nova Metronome also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Sequincer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 23 months). On price, ratings volume, 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. Sequincer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Nova Metronome asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nova Metronome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Nova Metronome's written reviews are positive against 75% of Sequincer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nova Metronome ships an update every 23 months, Sequincer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 26, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Nova Metronome versus Sequincer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNova MetronomeSequincer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (18 ratings) — better4.6 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas J FosterAlexis Doualle

Customer experience

Nova Metronome

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sequincer

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Nova Metronome

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Sequincer

Subscriptions3
  • Pro3 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro3 Months trial$9.996 Months
  • Pro3 Months trial$12.991 Year
One-time7
  • Loops PromoFree
  • Loops$9.99
  • Upgrade Producer to Composer$9.99
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  • Upgrade Loops to Producer$9.99
  • Upgrade Loops to Composer$19.99
  • Producer$19.99
  • Composer$29.99

Questions

Is Nova Metronome free?
Nova Metronome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sequincer free?
Sequincer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nova Metronome or Sequincer?
Nova Metronome is rated higher. Nova Metronome averages 5.0 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Sequincer averages 4.6 from 16 ratings.
Do Nova Metronome or Sequincer have ads?
Neither Nova Metronome nor Sequincer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nova Metronome or Sequincer?
Nova Metronome ships an update every 23 months, and Sequincer fortnightly. Most recently, Nova Metronome was updated on July 26, 2026 and Sequincer on September 10, 2026.

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