Comparison

Hypertron vs Quiet Tempo

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

Head to head
About

Hypertron

Create music on the go with this powerful groovebox. It offers a simple interface for flexible music production, allowing you to trigger pads, tweak effects, arrange samples, and even generate new sounds with AI. Unlock advanced features for a complete production experience.

Highlights
  • AUv3 support
  • Live pad triggering
  • Sample editing and arrangement
  • AI sample generation
  • Built-in synthesizer
  • Multi-track export
  • Ableton Link sync
Features
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Hypertron is a groovebox for iPhone and iPad that combines simple design with powerful tools for flexible music production on the go. SEQUENCER - Create patterns and store them in sequences, takes and groups - Each pad can have an individual bar length of up to 64 bars - Last Step function for each pad, enabling polyrhythms ( with Performance Mode setting ) - Duplicate takes and groups with drag & drop - Switch between 16th and 32nd notes using Split-Step swipe gesture - Play and record melodies with the virtual keyboard and arpeggiator - Get creative with an innovative note repeat slider - Set custom group lengths, measured in bars or steps - Adjust global swing and set the swing amount for each pad - Customize pads, takes and groups with colors and rearrange them using drag & drop - Auto-toggle loops at bar end - Trigger pads in LIVE mode SAMPLER - Record samples using your microphone or USB interface - Generate samples with AI using multiple models to choose from (requires account registration) - Adjust start/end positions and add fade-in and fade-out to your samples - PRO: Slice samples with multi-slice sampling and autoslicing - PRO: Edit samples in the Sample Editor with multiple tools (duplicate, trim, remove, silence, reverse, normalize, pitch, timestretch, volume) - PRO: Import samples (WAV, MP3, MP4, M4A) - PRO: Export samples (WAV) EFFECTS - Add multiple effects to each pad: lowpass, highpass, reverb - PRO effects: bitcrusher, compressor, delay, distortion, phaser, tape, repeater, tremolo, pitch, timestretch, randomizer - PRO: Access additional effect settings - Automate effects with swipe gestures or fine-tune them in the editor - Select and adjust effects on pads using swipe gestures in EFFECTS mode MIXER - Adjust levels and effects in the mixer - PRO: Route outputs to busses and add effects to these busses - Select channel outputs in the Mixer with support for multichannel USB interfaces - Send MIDI OUT separately for each channel - Save your FX selection as default in the Mixer SYNTHESIZER - A simple, yet effective monophonic synthesizer: two oscillators and one LFO, controlling frequency and filter separately - Sync the synthesizer oscillators from 32 bars down to 1/32 notes - PRO: Adjust the synthesizer’s suboscillator, delay, glide parameter and bandpass filter CONNECTIVITY - Sync to other devices with Ableton Link - Connect external MIDI keyboards via USB or Bluetooth - AUv3 with resizable interface and multichannel support (via In-App Purchase) REALTIME EXPORT - Export your project (WAV, M4A) - PRO: Export every individual track of your project (WAV) - PRO: Export individual files as ZIP - PRO: Export masterbus as M4A AVAILABLE RESOURCES - All devices: 16 takes and 16 groups - Standalone on iPhone: 6 tracks - Standalone on iPhone X and newer: 12 tracks - Standalone on iPad: 16 tracks - AUv3: 12 tracks Requires iPhone 8 or higher.
Requires iPad 5th Gen or higher. HYPERTRON is free to use with unlimited playtime and the ability to record as many samples as you want. For more amazing features, go PRO and unlock the full potential of HYPERTRON across all devices with a one-time purchase inside the app.

About

Quiet Tempo

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Find the tempo in your head. Hear it back as a steady beat. Quiet Tempo is a focused metronome for songwriters and practicing musicians. Tap a pulse to estimate its BPM, adjust it if needed, then press Start. TAP, SET, PLAY • Tap tempo: more taps refine the estimate. • Set a tempo from 30 to 240 BPM with direct entry, buttons, or a slider. • Choose 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/8, or 7/8. • Turn the first-beat accent on or off. • Follow numbered beat indicators when screen space allows. • Keep the click going when your screen locks. • Return to your last tempo, time signature, and accent setting. SAVE YOUR SONGS • Keep a song’s tempo, meter and accent under a working title. • Add an optional key in your own notation and one note. • Reopen a saved song ready to play, update it, or save a new idea separately. • Edit or delete songs from your on-device library. A CLEAR COUNT One tap equals one click. BPM counts quarter-note clicks in /4 and eighth-note clicks in /8. Changing tempo or meter restarts the bar. FREE. NO ADS. JUST THE BEAT. Works offline, with no microphone, account, tracking, subscriptions, or feature paywalls. Your tempo settings and saved songs stay on your device. Made by QuietDigital: small utilities with room to breathe.

Screenshots

Hypertron4 screens
Quiet Tempo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quiet Tempo at none against Hypertron's 10. Quiet Tempo also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Hypertron sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Quiet Tempo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hypertron ships an update monthly, Quiet Tempo every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hypertron versus Quiet Tempo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHypertronQuiet Tempo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (162 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings162 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHypertron AudioPavan Gaikwad

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hypertron

One-time10
  • Bassdrums$0.99
  • E-Piano$0.99
  • Eight Zero Eight$2.99
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  • LOFI$2.99
  • English$2.99
  • AUV3$2.99
  • Ultimate Drums$4.99
  • Old School$4.99
  • PRO$4.99
  • COMPLETE BUNDLE$9.99
None

Quiet Tempo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hypertron free?
Hypertron is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quiet Tempo free?
Quiet Tempo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hypertron or Quiet Tempo have ads?
Neither Hypertron nor Quiet Tempo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hypertron or Quiet Tempo?
Hypertron ships an update monthly, and Quiet Tempo every 9 days. Most recently, Hypertron was updated on November 3, 2026 and Quiet Tempo on October 31, 2026.

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