# 弹琴吧 vs 节拍器

The clearest difference is ads: 弹琴吧 at none against 节拍器's shown. 弹琴吧 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 节拍器's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 268). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 弹琴吧 sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and 节拍器 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for 弹琴吧 against 4.7 for 节拍器. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 节拍器 has 1.7K ratings behind it against 268, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of 弹琴吧's written reviews are positive against 84% of 节拍器's.

弹琴吧 ships an update every 11 days, 节拍器 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 弹琴吧 | 节拍器 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1403263259/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/and/id1502408887/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 268 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 82.2% of reviews | **83.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 384 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Qule Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1156018476) | [雅楠 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502399099) |

## What reviewers say

### 弹琴吧

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1403263259)

Access a vast library of sheet music for various instruments and genres. Features intelligent playback, practice tools, and a community for musicians. Learn and play your favorite songs with ease.

**Highlights:** Massive sheet music library, Smart sheet music player, Dynamic key/fret guidance, Intelligent practice modes, AI audio recognition, Teacher courses and community

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 8元开通 吉他VIP | $0.99 | per month |
| 一个月卡 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 钢琴SVIP一月 | $9.99 | one-time |
| SVIP 1月卡 | $9.99 | one-time |
| one month  VIP | $14.99 | one-time |
| one month  Lesson VIP | $14.99 | one-time |
| 168弹币 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 一年卡 | $24.99 | one-time |
| SVIP一年卡 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 钢琴SVIP一年 | $24.99 | one-time |
| one year  VIP | $29.99 | one-time |
| VIP五年卡 | $29.99 | one-time |
| SVIP 1年卡活动价 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 五年卡 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 278弹币 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 升级至钢琴SVIP永久 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 钢琴VIP永久卡 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 永久卡 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 钢琴SVIP五年卡 | $39.99 | one-time |
| SVIP 5年卡活动价 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 升级至钢琴SVIP终身 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 升级至SVIP终身活动价2 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 终身卡 | $49.99 | one-time |
| LifeTime VIP | $54.99 | one-time |
| 388弹币 | $59.99 | one-time |
| SVIP终身卡 | $79.99 | one-time |
| SVIP终身卡 | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Extensive sheet music library with diverse songs
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy navigation
- 💰 Good value for lifetime VIP membership
- 🎹 Comprehensive piano learning tool with multiple features
- 🔍 Easy to find sheet music for most songs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Aggressive monetization with multiple subscription tiers
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
- ⚠️ Performance degradation after updates
- 🔄 Features removed or restricted after updates
- ⏳ Slow loading and buffering problems

**Reported bugs**

- Collected sheet music disappearing after updates
- App crashes when opening certain sheet music
- Screen timeout during sheet music viewing
- Bluetooth connection issues with smart pianos
- PDF export/save functionality not working

**Requested features**

- Adjustable font and note size for better readability
- Unified sheet music size adjustment across all scores
- Support for MusicXML and MIDI file formats
- More free songs and expanded popular music library
- Lyrics integration for songs with vocals


### 节拍器

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/and/id1502408887)

This app is a precise metronome designed for musicians of all levels. It offers visual and auditory cues, background playback, and a wide range of tempo and time signature options. Ideal for practice, teaching, rehearsal, and production.

**Highlights:** Ultra-precise metronome, Background playback, Accent flash alerts, Multiple sound options, Wide tempo range (30-300 BPM), Various time signature settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 节拍器永久VIP会员 | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔍 Accurate and reliable metronome
- 🎨 Good selection of sound options
- 💡 Useful for practicing various instruments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Occasional issues with tempo accuracy
- 🔋 Frequent ads disrupt practice sessions
- 🔒 No option to remove ads without payment

**Reported bugs**

- Sudden loss of audio during use
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps

**Requested features**

- Customizable beat patterns
- Ability to save and load custom settings
- Integration with music practice apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 弹琴吧 free?

弹琴吧 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 节拍器 free?

节拍器 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 弹琴吧 or 节拍器?

节拍器 is rated higher. 弹琴吧 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while 节拍器 averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do 弹琴吧 or 节拍器 have ads?

节拍器 shows ads; 弹琴吧 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 弹琴吧 or 节拍器?

弹琴吧 ships an update every 11 days, and 节拍器 every 5 days. Most recently, 弹琴吧 was updated on October 26, 2026 and 节拍器 on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*