Comparison

Nova Metronome vs ChordBaker

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

ChordBaker

Create accurate, harmony-focused chord charts quickly for songwriting, teaching, or learning music. Features advanced notation, key analysis, and instant transposition. Export to PDF or share editable files.

Highlights
  • Build chord charts quickly
  • Harmony-first workflow
  • Advanced chord notation
  • View chord tones and degrees
  • Instant transposition
  • Export to PDF
  • Share editable files
Features
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Build harmony-oriented chord charts faster. Whether you’re writing songs, teaching, arranging, or learning covers, ChordBaker helps you create clean, accurate charts in seconds — with tools designed for musicians who think in chords, not lyrics. Features: • Build chord charts quickly • Harmony-first workflow: lyrics optional • Advanced notation (slash chords, sus/maj/add/altered voicings) • See chord tones at a glance • Choose a key and view chord degrees • Transpose instantly • Smart rules prevent impossible or nonsensical chord combos • Export to PDF or share editable files • Clean, print-ready formatting • Great for practice, teaching, rehearsals, or creating setlists You can also use the free web version (core features included) at ChordBaker.com. By using ChordBaker, you agree to Apple’s Standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Nova Metronome3 screens
ChordBaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nova Metronome at none against ChordBaker's 5. Nova Metronome also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 3). ChordBaker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days 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. ChordBaker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 — 5.0 for Nova Metronome against 5.0 for ChordBaker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nova Metronome has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nova Metronome ships an update every 23 months, ChordBaker every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on July 26, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Nova Metronome versus ChordBaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNova MetronomeChordBaker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (18 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.115.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas J FosterTomas Ferrari

Customer experience

Nova Metronome

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

ChordBaker

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Nova Metronome

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

ChordBaker

Subscriptions4
  • ProMonthly$0.991 Month
  • ProYearly$8.991 Year
  • Johann Sebastian$19.991 Month
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  • Johann Sebastian$199.991 Year
One-time1
  • ProLifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Nova Metronome free?
Nova Metronome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChordBaker free?
ChordBaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nova Metronome or ChordBaker?
Nova Metronome and ChordBaker are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 18 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Nova Metronome or ChordBaker have ads?
Neither Nova Metronome nor ChordBaker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nova Metronome or ChordBaker?
Nova Metronome ships an update every 23 months, and ChordBaker every 2 days. Most recently, Nova Metronome was updated on July 26, 2026 and ChordBaker on September 4, 2026.

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