# Metronome Pro vs TimerBeats

The clearest difference is update cadence: TimerBeats at fortnightly against Metronome Pro's every 2 months. Metronome Pro's advantage is chart position (#167 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Metronome Pro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and TimerBeats sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Metronome Pro ships an update every 2 months, TimerBeats fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metronome Pro | TimerBeats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-pro-beat-and-tempo/id1439767245/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | **#167** | — |
| Size | 94 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MWM](https://appshunter.io/developer/452269707) | [Demagic AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/544199236) |

## What reviewers say

### Metronome Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-pro-beat-and-tempo/id1439767245)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

This app provides musicians with an accurate and customizable metronome to maintain tempo and rhythm during practice, performance, or recording. It features adjustable BPM, time signatures, and visual cues like a camera flash, along with rhythm games to enhance musical skills.

**Highlights:** Adjustable tempo from 30-250 BPM, Tap BPM for manual tempo setting, Customizable time signatures and subdivisions, Visual beat cues with camera flash, Rhythm games for skill improvement, Over 15 metronome sound options, Background mode operation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Pass | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Pass | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Pass | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Metronome Premium Pass | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Pass | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Annually Premium Pass | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Pass | $39.99 | per year |
| Annually Premium Pass | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Pass | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for practicing music
- 💡 Customizable settings (time signature, subdivisions)
- 🎮 Fun rhythm games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription ($7-8 per week)
- 🔒 Difficult to access free version
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 📢 Intrusive ads and upsells

**Reported bugs**

- Metronome stops working when app is in background
- Inconsistent behavior when adjusting speed

**Requested features**

- More free content and features
- Ability to manage subscription easily
- Offline mode


### TimerBeats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timerbeats/id6748087632)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quarterly use of TimerBeats | $0.99 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metronome Pro free?

Metronome Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TimerBeats free?

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

### Do Metronome Pro or TimerBeats have ads?

Both Metronome Pro and TimerBeats show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Metronome Pro or TimerBeats?

Metronome Pro ships an update every 2 months, and TimerBeats fortnightly. Most recently, Metronome Pro was updated on November 8, 2026 and TimerBeats on October 30, 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.*