Comparison

BEAT TRAINING vs My Metronome by Polygonium

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

Head to head
About

BEAT TRAINING

This app helps you train your sense of rhythm through interactive challenges and a metronome. It offers two play modes and multiple input methods, including tapping pads or using your smartphone's vibration.

Highlights
  • Rhythm challenge mode
  • Metronome mode
  • Pad input method
  • Smartphone vibration input
  • Detailed challenge results
  • Customizable beat references
Features
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= Train the rhythm in challenge mode! This will thoroughly train your sense of rhythm by checking detailed challenge results! = Enter the timing with the buttons on the screen and the vibration of your smartphone! No more expensive electronic drums! ■ Two types of play mode = Metronome mode = The beat is played at the specified tempo like a metronome. Use this mode when using as a metronome. (You can practice beats by using the beat input methods described below) By selecting the reference beat type and sound as well as the metronome sound, you can also play basic beat references such as 8 beats and 16 beats. Note that this mode is convenient because the smartphone never sleeps during metronome play. = Challenge mode = When you start, the hit point marks (reference) displayed on the screen will scroll from the right side. When these references overlap the mark on the left side of the screen, input the beat in a timely manner. When the specified challenge time (sec.) elapses, a score representing the accuracy of the entered rhythm is displayed. The difficulty level will be greatly increased by turning off the metronome and reference display (and sound). (Score will also increase!) Let's do your best aiming for 100 points! You are already a "BEAT MASTER" when you get 100 points constantly. your brain can be the brain that can measure 3 minutes of instant noodles without a clock! ■ There are 2 types of beat input method = Pad mode = Tap the two pad buttons (L and R) at the bottom of the screen to enter the beat. (The functions is the same though two types of L and R pad buttons exist) Try BPM 240's 32-beat blaze with just one button either L or R, for gamers who are confident in blaze ! = External input mode = You can also enter the beat by the vibration of the smartphone. (You no longer need expensive electronic drums!) By appropriately adjusting the two sliders - the vibration input level (GAIN) and the boundary level (OFF) that the vibration is recognized as OFF, you can enter the rhythm by 1. Striking the smartphone directly 2. Shaking the smartphone like a Maracas 3. Pounding the pillow on where the smartphone is placed 4. Dancing with your smartphone in your pocket Thus, you can enter beats by applying vibration to your smartphone. (*) Please be careful not to damage your smartphone and break it!

About

My Metronome by Polygonium

This app provides musicians with an extremely precise and user-friendly metronome. It offers various modes, including a free 'From - To BPM' option, and advanced features for creating complex rhythmic patterns.

Highlights
  • Ad-Free experience
  • Extreme precision
  • Adjustable BPM range (30-330)
  • 'From - To' BPM mode
  • Linear speed changes
  • Customizable time signatures
  • Tap tempo functionality
  • Screen flash for visual feedback
Features
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▸Ad-Free! ▸'From - To BPM' mode is free for a limited time! My Metronome is designed by Polygonium team the creator of game-changer Guitar 3D Apps loved by 8 Million+ users worldwide. The development of this metronome app was initially aimed at meeting the needs of the professional musicians in our own team. Now you can get the most precise and easy to use metronome made ever! My Metronome Features: ▸Ad-Free ▸Extreme precision ▸30 to 330 BPM ▸'From - To' BPM mode ▸Linear speed up or speed down ▸Bar or Time option ▸Standard mode ▸Continue on target BPM reached option ▸2 to 24 beats (Time signature) ▸2 to 32 notes (Time signature) ▸Tap in your own BPM ▸Precount option (From - To mode) ▸Screen flash option, for visual feedback ▸Dark design for battery saving ▸Universal app – supported on iPhone and iPad ▸Automated mode (Premium) ▸Chain of 'From - To' BPM patterns (Premium) ▸Differen time signatures in patterns (Premium) ▸Loop option in patterns (Premium) ▸Bar or Time option (Premium) ▸Loop option for whole chain (Premium) ▸Easy pattern order changing (Premium) ▸Cut, copy, paste and delete patterns (Premium) Check out our other apps: ▸Guitar 3D - Basic Chords ▸Guitar 3D - Studio by Polygonium Got ideas to make My Metronome even better? Please send your ideas and suggestions to: support@polygonium.com Our website: https://www.polygonium.com Terms of service: https://www.polygonium.com/terms Privacy policy: https://www.polygonium.com/privacy

Screenshots

BEAT TRAINING4 screens
My Metronome by Polygonium4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: My Metronome by Polygonium at 5.0 against BEAT TRAINING's 1.0. My Metronome by Polygonium also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). BEAT TRAINING's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). 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. BEAT TRAINING sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and My Metronome by Polygonium sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

My Metronome by Polygonium holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BEAT TRAINING ships an update every 6 weeks, My Metronome by Polygonium every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BEAT TRAINING versus My Metronome by Polygonium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBEAT TRAININGMy Metronome by Polygonium
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoshihiko IdaPolygonium

Customer experience

BEAT TRAINING

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

My Metronome by Polygonium

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BEAT TRAINING

One-time1
  • Hide Advertisement$1.99
2 purchases

My Metronome by Polygonium

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Year

Questions

Is BEAT TRAINING free?
BEAT TRAINING is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Metronome by Polygonium free?
My Metronome by Polygonium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BEAT TRAINING or My Metronome by Polygonium?
My Metronome by Polygonium is rated higher. BEAT TRAINING averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while My Metronome by Polygonium averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do BEAT TRAINING or My Metronome by Polygonium have ads?
Neither BEAT TRAINING nor My Metronome by Polygonium shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BEAT TRAINING or My Metronome by Polygonium?
BEAT TRAINING ships an update every 6 weeks, and My Metronome by Polygonium every 4 months. Most recently, BEAT TRAINING was updated on October 20, 2026 and My Metronome by Polygonium on October 22, 2026.

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