# Ticks vs 节拍器

The clearest difference is update cadence: 节拍器 at every 5 days against Ticks's every 3 months. 节拍器 also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 56%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Ticks's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ticks sells 2 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.

节拍器 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 节拍器 has 1.7K ratings behind it against 238, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Ticks's written reviews are positive against 84% of 节拍器's.

Ticks ships an update every 3 months, 节拍器 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ticks | 节拍器 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (238 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticks-pro-metronome/id1455608074/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/and/id1502408887/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 238 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **83.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sonar Multimedia](https://appshunter.io/developer/992774946) | [雅楠 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502399099) |

## What reviewers say

### Ticks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticks-pro-metronome/id1455608074)

This professional metronome helps musicians maintain rhythm with high accuracy and diverse settings. It offers customizable setlists, various time signatures, subdivisions, and quality sounds, along with visual cues like a full-screen flash for silent practice.

**Highlights:** 11 time signatures, 8 subdivisions, 10 high-quality sounds, Tap tempo function, Setlist creation, Full-screen flash, Background audio support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $5.99 | per year |


### 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 Ticks free?

Ticks 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, Ticks or 节拍器?

节拍器 is rated higher. Ticks averages 4.4 out of 5 from 238 ratings, while 节拍器 averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Ticks or 节拍器 have ads?

Both Ticks and 节拍器 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ticks or 节拍器?

Ticks ships an update every 3 months, and 节拍器 every 5 days. Most recently, Ticks was updated on November 2, 2026 and 节拍器 on November 3, 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.*