# AudioKit Hey Metronome vs Moon Echo

The clearest difference is price: Moon Echo at Free against AudioKit Hey Metronome's $0.99. Moon Echo also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%). AudioKit Hey Metronome's advantage is ratings volume (461 vs 21). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Moon Echo is free to download; AudioKit Hey Metronome costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for AudioKit Hey Metronome against 4.9 for Moon Echo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AudioKit Hey Metronome has 461 ratings behind it against 21, 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 100% of Moon Echo's.

## The numbers

| Metric | AudioKit Hey Metronome | Moon Echo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (461 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiokit-hey-metronome/id1492023479/reviews)** | [4.9 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-echo/id6503342104/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **461** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 78 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AudioKit Pro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307785645) | [AudioThing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659941236) |

## 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


### Moon Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-echo/id6503342104)

This free music app simulates echoes using the moon as a radio wave reflector. It creates unique, lively, and lo-fi effects modulated by celestial movements, offering a playful tool for both musicians and space enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Moon-based echo simulation, Lo-fi musical effect, Celestial modulation, Space education tool, AUv3 and Standalone support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AudioKit Hey Metronome free?

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

### Is Moon Echo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AudioKit Hey Metronome or Moon Echo?

AudioKit Hey Metronome is rated higher. AudioKit Hey Metronome averages 4.9 out of 5 from 461 ratings, while Moon Echo averages 4.9 from 21 ratings.

### Do AudioKit Hey Metronome or Moon Echo have ads?

Neither AudioKit Hey Metronome nor Moon Echo shows ads.

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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.*