# AudioKit Hey Metronome vs SynthMaster 2

The clearest difference is price: AudioKit Hey Metronome at $0.99 against SynthMaster 2's $14.99. AudioKit Hey Metronome also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 32) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

AudioKit Hey Metronome costs $0.99 and SynthMaster 2 $14.99 up front. SynthMaster 2 sells 32 one-off in-app purchases. AudioKit Hey Metronome asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for AudioKit Hey Metronome against 4.8 for SynthMaster 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 460 and 474 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of AudioKit Hey Metronome's written reviews are positive against 68% of SynthMaster 2's.

AudioKit Hey Metronome ships an update every 9 days, SynthMaster 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AudioKit Hey Metronome | SynthMaster 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (460 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiokit-hey-metronome/id1492023479/reviews)** | [4.8 (474 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthmaster-2/id1566704584/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 460 | **474** |
| Positive reviews | **78.3% of reviews** | 68.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 78 MB | 918 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AudioKit Pro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307785645) | [KV331 Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/944155925) |

## What reviewers say

### AudioKit Hey Metronome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiokit-hey-metronome/id1492023479)

Practice music hands-free with voice commands. Control tempo, beat patterns, and songs without touching your device. Features professional drum sounds and customizable themes for an engaging practice experience.

**Highlights:** Voice control for play, stop, and tempo, Professional drum and beat sounds, Customizable themes and backgrounds, 100+ subdivision and accent combinations, Setlist and song management, Ableton Link integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎵 Variety of drum sounds and patterns
- 🎤 Hands-free voice control functionality
- 💡 Innovative metronome with customization options
- 🔗 Ableton Link support for syncing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on iOS 18 and newer versions
- 🔊 No Bluetooth or AirPlay support
- 🎤 Voice recognition triggers randomly on ambient noise
- 📵 Metronome stops when app is backgrounded
- 🔌 Not compatible with IAA or AUv3 plugins

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately on launch with iOS 18.1
- Metronome stops playing when app is brought to foreground
- Voice recognition mistakes random noises for commands
- Screen lock causes audio to become distorted/lo-fi
- Microphone remains active after app closes

**Requested features**

- Remember tempo and settings between sessions
- Simple backbeat or one-click metronome option
- Tap tempo with voice command feedback
- Mute/unmute touch gesture equivalent
- Option to disable voice prompts


### SynthMaster 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthmaster-2/id1566704584)

This powerful software synthesizer offers a vast array of sound design capabilities, including multiple oscillator modes, extensive modulation options, and a wide selection of filters. Explore over 1000 factory presets or create your own unique sounds. Available as a standalone app or AUv3 plugin.

**Highlights:** Multiple oscillator modes (Basic, Additive, Wavetable, Vector), Extensive modulation architecture, 6 filter categories, Import custom wave files, 1000+ factory presets, Standalone app and AUv3 plugin

**In-app purchases (32)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BigTone Tableworks Vol.2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Burak Yeter Synth Sounds Vol1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Aiyn Zahev Expansion 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BigTone Tableworks Vol.1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Michael Kastrup Expansion | $1.99 | one-time |
| EDM Stars Volume 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nori Ubukata Pop Hits Vol.4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rob Lee EDM Expansion Vol.2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alonso Sound Future Rave | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nori Ubukata Pop Hits Vol.1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BigTone Techno Bits Vol.1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Club Sequences Vol.1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Historical Synth Giants Vol.3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dawn of Electronic Music Vol.2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nori Ubukata Art Rock Basics | $2.99 | one-time |
| BigTone Analog Basics 02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| BigTone Analog Basics | $4.99 | one-time |
| BigTone Signature Sounds Vol.1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| NU Sounds of the World | $4.99 | one-time |
| Historical Synth Giants Vol.4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Historical Synth Giants Vol.1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Historical Synth Giants Vol.2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Japan Vintage | $4.99 | one-time |
| NatLife Future Bass Sounds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Danyella EDM Expansion Vol.1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dawn of Electronic Music Vol.1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dawn of Electronic Music Vol.3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rob Lee EDM Expansion Vol.3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Natlife Disco Funk | $4.99 | one-time |
| Insigne Essentials 4 Clubbin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Desktop Presets Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Expansions Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best synth on iPad
- 👍 Delicious sound
- 👍 Tremendously powerful synth
- 👍 Great synth with complex possibilities and great sound(s)
- 👍 Perfeito

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Auswahl der Modulationsquellen funktioniert nicht richtig
- 🐛 Echt schlecht
- 🐛 Broken Preset System for a powerful synth
- 🐛 Please fix the OSC behavior on Square and Saw
- 🐛 Preset issues

**Reported bugs**

- Presets not loading correctly
- Modulation not working after loading project
- Skin resets to default
- App crashes frequently

**Requested features**

- Pitch bend/glide for imported samples
- Integration with AUM audio mixer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AudioKit Hey Metronome free?

AudioKit Hey Metronome costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SynthMaster 2 free?

SynthMaster 2 costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AudioKit Hey Metronome or SynthMaster 2?

AudioKit Hey Metronome is rated higher. AudioKit Hey Metronome averages 4.9 out of 5 from 460 ratings, while SynthMaster 2 averages 4.8 from 474 ratings.

### Do AudioKit Hey Metronome or SynthMaster 2 have ads?

SynthMaster 2 shows ads; AudioKit Hey Metronome does not.

### Which is updated more often, AudioKit Hey Metronome or SynthMaster 2?

AudioKit Hey Metronome ships an update every 9 days, and SynthMaster 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, AudioKit Hey Metronome was updated on October 26, 2026 and SynthMaster 2 on October 30, 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.*