Comparison

Rhythm+ vs GuitarParrot

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

Head to head
About

Rhythm+

Features
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Finally, Rhythm+ is here! After many years’ experience as musicians, we’ve never found a metronome that could do everything we wanted, therefore we are proud to present Rhythm+. Rhythm+ is an extremely accurate, user-friendly metronome packed with features and boasting a simple design. In Rhythm+ there is emphasis on easy accessibility, so no maneuvering through menu after menu cluttering up the screen. Offering everything the best professional metronomes do and more, Rhythm+ has a very intuitive ‘Pendulum Mode’ where you can make and adjust rhythmic figures. In pendulum mode as well as working with common beats and subdivisions you can access more advanced polyrhythmic functions, a unique feature to Rhythm+. What we consider to be perhaps the greatest strength of Rhythm+, (and where it differs from the best of the other metronomes), is the ‘Rhythmic Notation’ mode. In the rhythmic notation mode, you are not limited by a selection of ready-made rhythms, but with a clear ‘note keyboard’ you can input exactly the rhythms you want regardless of how complex. Working with up to 4 simultaneous staves (and as many bars as you want) you can easily input simple rhythmic patterns or complex polyrhythms. So, on the one hand you can input a drum groove (hi-hat, snare bass drum etc), alter the feel with flexible swing features add repetitions or even meter changes; and on the other hand, you can create your own time signatures to work with, create irrational rhythms, tuplets within tuplets and a myriad of other unique features. Regardless of the mode you work in, with Rhythm+ you can automate the tempo and select from a range of sounds with the added option of assigning different sounds and volume levels to each of the 4 tracks which you can then store in presets. In our view, Rhythm + is perfect as an educational tool. You can easily enter and play the rhythm you want to teach and or learn, without having to use complicated and expensive notation software. An especially useful feature of Rhythm+ for teachers is the ability to store and share exercises in the many levels of folders and sub-folders. Our ambition - to create the simplest, yet most powerful metronome on the market. So whether you are a seasoned pro or a new beginner we believe you will find Rhythm+ a most valuable tool. Enjoy! Key features: - Professional metronome - Rhythmic notation - Pendulum - Precise timing - Intuitive and easy to use - Huge sound library with programable presets - Practice mode with automated tempo changes - Tempo (tap/swipe) with range from 20 to 500 bpm - Advanced save/playlist with share functionality - In-app light and dark mode Pendulum mode: - Beats - Subdivisions - Polyrhythm Notation mode: - Easy to use notation keyboard - Note/rest values from 1/128 - double whole note - Dots, ties and marcato - Rhythmic notation in up to four staves and as many bars as you want - Navigation arrows with editing features like delete, insert or replace note/rest - Advanced time signature tool with 31 predefined time signatures and possibility to create advanced custom time signatures - Advanced adaptive tuplet tool that matches the most professional music notation software. Possibility for tuplets in tuplets. - Repeat tool - Advanced playback features: - Play click on/off with option to select click sound and click volume - Count in measure(s) - Swing 8th or 16th with possibility for continuous adjustment from light to hard swing. - Loop on/off with option to loop selected bars Playlist: - Save items with title and description text - Add or delete folders and sub folders - Reorder items in folders - Rename items/folders - Update saved items - Share items and folders(mail, airdrop) - Backup items/folders to iCloud

About

GuitarParrot

This app offers a "Follow the Leader" style ear training game for musicians. It helps develop the ability to hear and play notes and melodies on your instrument, supporting improvisation and song learning across various scales and keys.

Highlights
  • Follow the Leader ear training game
  • Supports all 12 keys and multiple scale choices
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Custom scale settings for interval drilling
  • Works with guitar, voice, or any instrument
  • No visual assistance, relies on ear training
Features
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GuitarParrot® brings the classic "Follow the Leader" game to a whole new place - your phone or tablet! Start off easy, then increase the level as you improve! Work in all 12 keys, with many scale choices. Develop your abilities to hear notes and melodies and instantly land them on your guitar! Why is that useful? If you are a musician trying to improvise or learn songs, it becomes much easier as you connect your ear to your instrument. Any virtuoso musician will tell you that ear training is extremely important to musical growth. As an instructor, this is a game I play with students of all levels. I created this app to expand the game beyond what a normal human (me) could offer: Scale - choose from 4-note, 5-note, Major, Minor, and Custom scales. Keys - all 12 keys are available. Octaves - two octave settings let you explore the neck more completely. Levels - each level adds 4 notes to the melody. Level 10 is 40 notes long. Can you beat it? How about with a Chromatic scale? The "Custom" scale setting makes it possible to drill intervals, triads, or any other 1-octave arrangement of notes. The game can be played on iPad, iPhone or Silicon Mac, using the built-in mic or a guitar interface like iRig or a similar device. You can also use wired headphones with or without a built-in mic. Bluetooth playback is supported, but not Bluetooth mic. Although it is intended for Guitar, you can use any instrument or even sing. Instead of poking a note on the screen or touching colored lights in sequence, this app makes you listen and play your own instrument. There is no visual assistance, just rely your ear. This app is an incredible practice tool that should be a part of a complete program. A good instructor will show you how to apply the scales and notes to songs you may be learning. Visit www.guitarparrot.com for videos and more!

Screenshots

Rhythm+4 screens
GuitarParrot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GuitarParrot at $1.99 against Rhythm+'s $8.99. GuitarParrot also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Rhythm+'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On 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

Rhythm+ costs $8.99 and GuitarParrot $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rhythm+ ships an update every 2 months, GuitarParrot every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rhythm+ versus GuitarParrot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRhythm+GuitarParrot
Price$8.99$1.99 — better
Rating—5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBerserk Software ASHineman Music Services, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Rhythm+

No in-app purchases

None

GuitarParrot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rhythm+ free?
Rhythm+ costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GuitarParrot free?
GuitarParrot costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rhythm+ or GuitarParrot have ads?
Neither Rhythm+ nor GuitarParrot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rhythm+ or GuitarParrot?
Rhythm+ ships an update every 2 months, and GuitarParrot every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rhythm+ was updated on November 6, 2026 and GuitarParrot on November 3, 2026.

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