# Tempus vs Elastic Melody

The clearest difference is price: Tempus at Free against Elastic Melody's $12.99. Tempus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (83% vs 73%). Elastic Melody's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Tempus is free to download; Elastic Melody costs $12.99 up front. Elastic Melody sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tempus asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Tempus against 4.4 for Elastic Melody. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 12 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Tempus's written reviews are positive against 73% of Elastic Melody's.

Tempus ships an update every 5 weeks, Elastic Melody fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tempus | Elastic Melody |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $12.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempus-delay-calculator/id1488364362/reviews)** | [4.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elastic-melody/id6444045350/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 73.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcos Kohler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024379665) | [Oliver Greschke (DE)](https://appshunter.io/developer/505848000) |

## What reviewers say

### Tempus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempus-delay-calculator/id1488364362)

Calculate delay times and sample re-pitch amounts with a tap-tempo metronome. Preview delay sounds and determine BPM changes for your DAW. This tool helps musicians fine-tune audio effects.

**Highlights:** Tap-tempo metronome, Specify beat count for metronome, View and preview delay times, Calculate sample re-pitch amounts, Calculate BPM changes, Supports Re-Pitch Warp modes

**In-app purchases:** none


### Elastic Melody

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elastic-melody/id6444045350)

Create melodies with a fast and intuitive analog-style step sequencer. Features 3 synth channels, 4 master effects, and extensive automation capabilities for dynamic sound design. Supports AUv3 and Ableton Link.

**Highlights:** 3-channel analog synth sequencer, Parameter automation, 4 master effects (EQ, Chorus, Delay, Reverb), Song mode for arranging patterns, AUv3 plugin support, Ableton Link integration

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elastic Melody - Extra Modes IAP | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tempus free?

Tempus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Elastic Melody free?

Elastic Melody costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tempus or Elastic Melody?

Tempus is rated higher. Tempus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Elastic Melody averages 4.4 from 12 ratings.

### Do Tempus or Elastic Melody have ads?

Neither Tempus nor Elastic Melody shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tempus or Elastic Melody?

Tempus ships an update every 5 weeks, and Elastic Melody fortnightly. Most recently, Tempus was updated on November 7, 2026 and Elastic Melody on November 3, 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.*