Steampunk Metronome vs Basic Metronome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Steampunk Metronome
This powerful metronome offers two distinct modes: a simple, intuitive interface for everyday use and an advanced engine for creating custom click tracks with detailed bar-by-bar control. Enjoy features like tap tempo, tempo morphing, and real-time speed monitoring, all wrapped in a fun steampunk aesthetic.
- Dual metronome modes (Basic and Prog)
- Customizable click tracks
- Tempo morphing
- Tap tempo
- Speed monitoring (notes per second)
- Steampunk retro design
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Easy, powerful and fun, The Steampunk Metronome is the metronome you've been waiting for! It features two metronomes in one. This is so most users can stay on one simple screen and effortlessly access all of the features found on typical metronomes, plus a whole lot more. This screen is called The Basic Met. It has an unprecedented speed range of 1-1000, tap tempo, volume control and seven time-signatures. All of this fits on one awesome screen and is so easy to use a five-year-old can do it. The Basic met more than meets the needs of most metronome users. But, for those who want more, The Prog Met is a multi-screen engine that allows the user to completely control what happens in each bar of a custom made click track with unlimited bars. Tracks can be named, saved and opened for reuse. For each bar, the user can control: Tempo (1-1000 BPM), number of beats, accent, and subdivision of beat. Assign any note in a three-octave range to the subdivision or it can be a click. Morph tempos over user defined time periods from any tempo to any other tempo. Have the track play once and stop or repeat any number of times. Enjoy fun features like "More Cowbell" and "Shredometer." If you have a fever and there’s only one cure, click the "More Cowbell" toggle switch and set tempo to 1000 BPM! Monitor your click track in play screen where BPM, Subdivision and Notes Per Second are displayed in real time. Check your personal speed in notes per second on The Shredometer! Our star endorser, Michael Angelo Batio, can match the top speed of the metronome at 16.66 notes per second! Can you? What's your top speed on The Shredometer? The user-friendly Steampunk Metronome looks amazing and is fun to use with its cool steampunk retro vibe. It contains a user guide right in the app and has the most powerful features of any metronome on the market. No adds! No Subscriptions! Free updates! Your math metal masterpiece, jazz odyssey or just a Zeppelin tune like The Ocean will be in good hands with The Steampunk Metronome! Stop wasting time and download it now! Endorsed by Michael Angelo Batio!
Basic Metronome
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A basic Metronome crafted for simplicity, loud volume and optimized for one-handed use. Uncluttered and free from advertising or tracking, with no functional limitations. I developed this metronome primarily to cater to the requirements of my wife, who is a classical musician. This app is ideal for those who prefer functionality without complexity. Its design emphasizes ease of use and straightforward operation. The app includes distinctively loud click sounds, designed to be clearly audible even in noisy environments. Please note that in prioritizing volume, there is a compromise on sound quality, ensuring that the metronome remains robust and effective for all your practice sessions. Additionally, it is completely free from advertisements and tracking, ensuring an uninterrupted experience. All features are fully accessible without any need for unlocking additional functionalities.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Basic Metronome at fortnightly against Steampunk Metronome's every 3 months. Steampunk Metronome's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Steampunk Metronome sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Basic Metronome sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Steampunk Metronome ships an update every 3 months, Basic Metronome fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Steampunk Metronome | Basic Metronome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 136 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tobias Hurwitz | Frank Walka |
In-app purchases
Steampunk Metronome
- GoPro$2.99
Basic Metronome
- Smal Tip$0.99
- Large Tip$3.99




