Comparison

AudioKit Hey Metronome vs Mighty Synth Sampler

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

Head to head
About

AudioKit Hey Metronome

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
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Practicing becomes fun again! Whether your passion is guitar, brass, piano, strings, drums, woodwind, voice, dance, band – Hey Metronome is for YOU! “Hey Metronome app could change the way you practice.” – Music Radar "A must-have” – Create Digital Music “Hey Metronome is top-notch.” – Synth Anatomy "Best New Apps!" – Cult of Mac “It's got the groove, I like this!” – Roger Linn (Grammy-winnner, Music Tech Legend) “I can keep my hands on my violin, this is GREAT!” – Shen Yeh, San Francisco Philharmonic Orchestra // Played with Metallica & Megadeath • Fun and professional, yet simple enough for kids • Ditch the Click: Drum sounds by pro sound designers • Use your voice to play, stop, set the tempo, and more • Includes over a dozen themes. You can create your own themes. • Choose from 100+ subdivision & accent combinations • Use Ableton Link to control tempo in your favorite apps “Hey Metronome allows you to play and practice hands-free using voice commands. Effortless play and productivity—all without touching a device.” – KVR Audio Violinists never have to take their hands off their bow. Guitarists can keep their hands on their strings. This is magical. IT SOUNDS SO GOOD YOU’LL FORGET IT’S A METRONOME “You’ll experience drum beats, classic booming drum machines, and sounds designed to inspire and limit ear fatigue.” – KVR Audio • Full Setlist & Song system. Change songs hands free • Pick your time signatures, or through voice commands • Friendly and encouraging: upbeat motivational messages • Keep your hands on your instrument while you practice • Customize the background with family, pets, or band pics With Hey Metronome, you can put your earbuds on and control everything with your voice, from tempo and meter, to beat patterns, to even what song you are practicing. Just say, “Hey metronome set the tempo to 120,” “Hey metronome, shuffle,” or “Hey Metronome, next song,” and you’re off. GREAT FOR BANDS! "This is by far my favorite metronome app! Store tempos for songs and write setlists (drag & drop). It even responds to your voice! So many options, all easy!” – Ryan Chrys, award-winning guitar player / touring band leader “Hey Metronome impressed the heck out of me!” – Tim Webb, editor of Discchord Plus, you're supporting open-source and music education! • 100% of proceeds from this app go to support the AudioKit open-source project • Open Source: Metronome app source code will be released • No Internet required for Voice Control • Practice in airplane mode. Complete data privacy! “Hey Metronome: Now you can get hands-free metronome features while you practice and play – without worrying about privacy or needing signal” – Create Digital Music Please note that we all are volunteers. AudioKit does not have any sponsors or investors. We are all musician/developers who love making apps. Want to see Hey Metronome in action? Visit our website: http://audiokitpro.com/hey-metronome/ For friendly conversation about Hey Metronome, ideas, or to say hello, please email aure@audiokitpro.com

About

Mighty Synth Sampler

Transform any sound into a playable instrument with this powerful synth and sampler. Create custom instruments, layer sounds, and perform with your unique audio creations. Supports SoundFonts and offers advanced synthesis features.

Highlights
  • Three-oscillator synth engine
  • 16-slot sampler with loop points
  • Audio recording and import
  • SoundFont (SF2/SFZ) support
  • AUv3 plugins for DAWs
  • Downloadable sound packs
Features
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Mighty Synth Sampler turns any sound into a playable instrument. It's a free, fully-featured synth and sampler for iPhone, iPad, and Mac built for musicians who want to create, layer, and perform with their own sounds and SoundFonts (SF2/SFZ). ROMPLERS RULE! The app is built around four pillars: • The Synth A full subtractive synth engine powered by AudioKit. Three independent oscillator layers with volume, semitone, detune, and pan controls. Shape your sound with amplitude and filter envelopes, a low-pass filter, LFO, unison, glide, drive, and more. A built-in arpeggiator, flexible play surfaces, and MIDI support round out a synth that's deep without being overwhelming. • The Sampler Build your own sample-based instruments from scratch. Record directly in the app or import audio files, map them across the keys, set loop points, adjust root notes and note ranges, and save your creations as reusable instruments and banks. • Sound Packs The app comes with a built-in starter bank and supports downloadable sound packs both free and paid. New packs are added to the store without requiring an app update. You can also create your own banks and share them with others. • AUv3 Support Four AUv3 plugins in one app: Mighty Synth (instrument), Mighty Sampler (audio effect for capturing and building instruments), Mighty Effects (standalone effects chain), and Mighty MIDI (MIDI processor and play interface). Load them individually in your favorite DAW or AUv3 host. Features • Free app with all core features included • Three-oscillator synth engine with detune, pan, and semitone control per layer • Amplitude and filter envelopes with per-oscillator scope • Low-pass filter with cutoff, resonance, and key tracking • LFO targeting filter cutoff, pitch, or volume • Unison with up to 8 voices, width, detune, and offset control • Effects: reverb, delay, chorus, drive, phaser, compressor, panner, and more • Built-in arpeggiator with BPM sync, octave range, and pattern modes • Multiple play surfaces: keys, pads, All 4ths layout, scale layout, and more • 16-slot sampler with loop points, root note mapping, and note range editing • Record audio directly in-app • Import audio files and SF2/SFZ SoundFonts • Downloadable sound packs (free and paid) • Create, export, and share your own instrument banks • Four AUv3 plugins: Mighty Synth, Mighty Sampler, Mighty Effects, Mighty MIDI • MIDI CC mapping • Available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac Thank You & Enjoy! Nick Culbertson MobyPixel.com

Screenshots

AudioKit Hey Metronome4 screens
Mighty Synth Sampler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mighty Synth Sampler at Free against AudioKit Hey Metronome's $0.99. AudioKit Hey Metronome's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (460 vs 48). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Mighty Synth Sampler is free to download; AudioKit Hey Metronome costs $0.99 up front. Mighty Synth Sampler sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. AudioKit Hey Metronome asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for AudioKit Hey Metronome against 4.8 for Mighty Synth Sampler. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AudioKit Hey Metronome has 460 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of AudioKit Hey Metronome's written reviews are positive against 83% of Mighty Synth Sampler's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AudioKit Hey Metronome ships an update every 9 days, Mighty Synth Sampler fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AudioKit Hey Metronome versus Mighty Synth Sampler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudioKit Hey MetronomeMighty Synth Sampler
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (460 ratings) — better4.8 (48 ratings)
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings460 — better48
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB158 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAudioKit ProMoby Pixel

Customer experience

AudioKit Hey Metronome

All ratings456 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral10.0%
Negative11.7%

Mighty Synth Sampler

All ratings40 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral10.0%
Negative6.7%

Bugs and requests

AudioKit Hey Metronome

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • 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
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  • Conflicts with Siri voice activation
  • App doesn't properly close with standard swipe gesture
  • Audio degradation every few bars when screen is locked

Requested features

10 requests
  • 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
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  • Bluetooth and AirPlay support
  • IAA and AUv3 plugin compatibility
  • Keep screen on while metronome is playing
  • Proper app exit/quit button
  • Counting off feature with voice commands

Mighty Synth Sampler

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

AudioKit Hey Metronome

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Mighty Synth Sampler

One-time3
  • Vintage Synth Sound Pack$4.99
  • Super Chiptune Sound Pack$4.99
  • Tape Drift Sound Pack$4.99

Questions

Is AudioKit Hey Metronome free?
AudioKit Hey Metronome costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mighty Synth Sampler free?
Mighty Synth Sampler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AudioKit Hey Metronome or Mighty Synth Sampler?
AudioKit Hey Metronome is rated higher. AudioKit Hey Metronome averages 4.9 out of 5 from 460 ratings, while Mighty Synth Sampler averages 4.8 from 48 ratings.
Do AudioKit Hey Metronome or Mighty Synth Sampler have ads?
Neither AudioKit Hey Metronome nor Mighty Synth Sampler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AudioKit Hey Metronome or Mighty Synth Sampler?
AudioKit Hey Metronome ships an update every 9 days, and Mighty Synth Sampler fortnightly. Most recently, AudioKit Hey Metronome was updated on October 26, 2026 and Mighty Synth Sampler on October 27, 2026.

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