Comparison

Nova Metronome vs M@tronome

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

M@tronome

Features
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Always with you, this revolutionary haptic metronome keeps perfect time wherever you go. Feel every beat through subtle haptics — no noise needed. Adjust tempo, beats, and sound to match your style. Practice, perform, and stay in rhythm — anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

Nova Metronome3 screens
M@tronome3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Nova Metronome at Free against M@tronome's $4.99. M@tronome's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 23 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Nova Metronome is free to download; M@tronome costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nova Metronome ships an update every 23 months, M@tronome every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Nova Metronome versus M@tronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNova MetronomeM@tronome
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.9 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas J FosterMikolaj Adamowicz

In-app purchases

None

Nova Metronome

No in-app purchases

None

M@tronome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nova Metronome free?
Nova Metronome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is M@tronome free?
M@tronome costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nova Metronome or M@tronome have ads?
Neither Nova Metronome nor M@tronome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nova Metronome or M@tronome?
Nova Metronome ships an update every 23 months, and M@tronome every 4 months. Most recently, Nova Metronome was updated on October 24, 2026 and M@tronome on October 26, 2026.

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