Comparison

Classic Tempo vs Tachyo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Classic Tempo

Features
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Finally, there is a metronome that looks like sheet music. Class Tempo is thus as easy to use as copying the tempo & time signature markings on your sheet musics. Made by music beginner for music beginners == Tempo Markings to BPM == As a piano beginner, one of the most frustrating experiences is to setup our metronome (beat counter) correctly according to all the tempo markings & time signatures on the sheet musics... How fast is "Moderato"? How about "Largo"? What is the corresponding BPM (beats per minute)? Can I play it slower? How slow is still acceptable? Classic Tempo automatically suggests a commonly used BPM counting speed according to your tempo marking. So you don't have to search for the Tempo-BPM conversion tables every now & then anymore. You can also drag the BPM number to the left or right to adjust the BPM within the lower & upper range commonly accepted for your tempo marking. == Intuitive & Aesthetic Interface == When you look for metronome (what a difficult word to spell btw) apps, almost every one looks like a piece of complicated machine, making it difficult to associate the markings on the sheet musics with all those sophisticated metronome settings. And be honest, most of these metronome beat counters look too engineering (if not ugly) next to our musical instruments or on our pianos. After experiencing all these frustration, we believe that the world needs a beat counter that is more intuitive to use and aesthetically pleasing to the eyes as music to our ears. == Number Counting == As beginners, we often lost count soon enough in the middle of the first few bars with just “tick tick tock”. Classic Tempo counts by reading numbers aloud. You can easily pick up you pace even if you got lost in the middle of a long bar! == Save Multiple Settings (upgrade via in-app purchase) == You can save up to 5 tempo settings for 5 different songs. This allows you to practice different songs conveniently without changing tempo setting every time. == Key Features == Sheet Music User Interface - Extremely intuitive setup interface - Setup time signatures & tempo markings directly on a sheet music style interface Ease to Use - Swipe left/right on the Tempo markings to change Tempo (ordered from the lowest bpm to the highest) - Drag BPM number horizontally (below Tempo Marking) to fine tune BPM - Tap to change time signatures - Tap on the counting label "1 2 ..." or "1 & 2 & ..." to toggle subdivision counting - Tap the triangle/square button to start/stop counting Tempo to BPM Conversion - Sets commonly used bpm automatically for you according to your choice of tempo marking - BPM for each tempo can be fine tuned within commonly used range 19 Built-in Tempo Markings - Larghissimo - Grave - Lento - Largo - Larghetto - Adagio - Adagietto - Andante moderato - Andante - Andantino - Moderato - Allegretto - Allegro moderato - Allegro - Vivace - Vivacissimo - Allegrissimo - Presto - Prestissimo Voice Counting - Voice counting allows you to pick up your pace quickly if you ever get lost in the middle of your music scores. - Option for counting with subdivision Multiple Settings (Upgrade via In-App Purchase) - Save up to 5 different tempo settings for quick access Classic Tempo - metronome that makes sense.

About

Tachyo

This metronome app offers a clean interface with precise tempo control and clear beat visualization. Enjoy high-fidelity sound and essential features for free, with an option to upgrade for more advanced functionalities like custom sound choices and tempo markings.

Highlights
  • Precise tempo selection
  • Clear beat visualization
  • High-fidelity sound
  • Tap to set tempo
  • Customizable accents
  • Background playback
  • Lock screen controls
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Tachyo is a metronome that’s a pleasure to use, thanks to its meticulous design. Choose an exact tempo with ease, get a clear visualization of your beat and crisp, high-fidelity sound. Enjoy the essentials for free, with no ads or interruptions, and upgrade to unlock additional features: • Choose between 16 pleasant, high-quality sounds. • Tap a beat to set the speed to match. • Set an accent every 2–24 beats. • Select from a comprehensive menu of tempo markings. • Continue playback in the background and control it from the lock screen or Control Center. • Choose a color scheme to suit your taste.

Screenshots

Classic Tempo3 screens
Tachyo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Classic Tempo at every 2 weeks against Tachyo's every 5 months. Classic Tempo also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Classic Tempo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tachyo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Classic Tempo ships an update every 2 weeks, Tachyo every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Classic Tempo versus Tachyo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassic TempoTachyo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCoelacanths LimitedAmar Sagoo

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Classic Tempo

One-time1
  • Multiple Settings + No Ads$0.99
1 purchases

Tachyo

One-time1
  • Enable All Features$0.99

Questions

Is Classic Tempo free?
Classic Tempo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tachyo free?
Tachyo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Classic Tempo or Tachyo have ads?
Neither Classic Tempo nor Tachyo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Classic Tempo or Tachyo?
Classic Tempo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tachyo every 5 months. Most recently, Classic Tempo was updated on October 13, 2026 and Tachyo on October 24, 2026.

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