# Metronome + vs Quartet 3

The clearest difference is price: Metronome + at $4.99 against Quartet 3's $16.99. Metronome + also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). Quartet 3's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 50%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Metronome + costs $4.99 and Quartet 3 $16.99 up front. Quartet 3 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Metronome + asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Metronome + against 4.7 for Quartet 3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 22 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Metronome +'s written reviews are positive against 90% of Quartet 3's.

Metronome + ships an update every 13 months, Quartet 3 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metronome + | Quartet 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $16.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-plus-simple-beats-app/id1464322515/reviews)** | [4.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quartet-3/id6740534501/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 123 MB | 528 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Satomi Uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1340507560) | [UK Music Apps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/579320222) |

## What reviewers say

### Metronome +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-plus-simple-beats-app/id1464322515)

This app provides a high-precision metronome engine with adjustable BPM and various sound options. It includes a timer with automatic repeat and flexible accent beat settings for musical practice.

**Highlights:** High-precision metronome engine, Adjustable BPM (10-1000), Tap and rotary tempo control, Metronome lamp and 3D guide notes, Automatic repeat timer, Flexible accent beats, Multiple sound options

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Quartet 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quartet-3/id6740534501)

Enhance your jazz performance and practice with live studio recordings of jazz standards. Mute your instrument to play along, change keys, adjust tempo, and loop sections for focused learning. Features animated chord diagrams and playlist creation for seamless practice sessions.

**Highlights:** Live jazz standards play-along, Mute your instrument, Change key and tempo, Loop sections for practice, Animated chord diagrams, Multi-app playlist creation, Multitrack export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade song | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 10 tokens | $8.99 | one-time |
| Buy 20 tokens | $14.99 | one-time |
| Buy 50 tokens | $22.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade all songs | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Superb tool for drum teachers
- 👍 Huge selection of styles and tempos
- 👍 Ability to mute drums for playing along
- 👍 High-quality audio recordings
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metronome + free?

Metronome + costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Quartet 3 free?

Quartet 3 costs $16.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Metronome + or Quartet 3?

Metronome + is rated higher. Metronome + averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Quartet 3 averages 4.7 from 22 ratings.

### Do Metronome + or Quartet 3 have ads?

Neither Metronome + nor Quartet 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Metronome + or Quartet 3?

Metronome + ships an update every 13 months, and Quartet 3 monthly. Most recently, Metronome + was updated on October 2, 2026 and Quartet 3 on October 22, 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.*