# Metronome + vs Quartet 4

The clearest difference is price: Metronome + at $4.99 against Quartet 4's $16.99. Metronome + also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). Quartet 4's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 50%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Metronome + costs $4.99 and Quartet 4 $16.99 up front. Quartet 4 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 4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 19 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Metronome +'s written reviews are positive against 89% of Quartet 4's.

Metronome + ships an update every 13 months, Quartet 4 monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metronome + | Quartet 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $16.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-plus-simple-beats-app/id1464322515/reviews)** | [4.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quartet-4/id6740534761/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| 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 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quartet-4/id6740534761)

Practice and perform jazz standards with high-quality backing tracks. Mute your instrument, change keys, adjust tempo, and loop sections for focused practice. Features animated chord diagrams and royalty-free multitrack exports for further creative use.

**Highlights:** Live jazz backing tracks, Mute your instrument, Change key and tempo, Looping for practice, Animated chord diagrams, Multitrack export, Playlist creation

**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 interface
- 🎨 Accurately labels tracks by style
- 🎶 Live instrument recordings
- 🔀 Ability to separate and send tracks
- 🎨 High-quality presentation and performance

**Requested features**

- More guitar in rhythm section for future volumes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metronome + free?

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

### Is Quartet 4 free?

Quartet 4 costs $16.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Metronome + or Quartet 4?

Metronome + is rated higher. Metronome + averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Quartet 4 averages 4.7 from 19 ratings.

### Do Metronome + or Quartet 4 have ads?

Neither Metronome + nor Quartet 4 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Metronome + or Quartet 4?

Metronome + ships an update every 13 months, and Quartet 4 monthly. Most recently, Metronome + was updated on October 24, 2026 and Quartet 4 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.*