# Metronome vs 节拍器

The clearest difference is ads: 节拍器 at none against Metronome's shown. 节拍器 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (94% vs 78%). Metronome's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (356 vs 28). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Metronome sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and 节拍器 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

节拍器 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metronome has 356 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Metronome's written reviews are positive against 94% of 节拍器's.

Metronome ships an update every 3 weeks, 节拍器 every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metronome | 节拍器 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-tempobeatbpm/id1492418551/reviews) | **[4.9 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6444504448/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **356** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews | **94.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 290 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Laiyin Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810118949) | [森 袁](https://appshunter.io/developer/869844210) |

## What reviewers say

### Metronome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-tempobeatbpm/id1492418551)

This music beat software offers a professional and intuitive experience for musicians and music lovers. It provides multiple beat modes, diverse sound effects, and accurate BPM adjustment with memory functions. Enhance your rhythm training with fun exercises and intuitive feedback through flash and vibration.

**Highlights:** Multiple beat modes (1/2 to 10/16), Variety of sound effects, Accurate BPM adjustment with memory, Fun rhythm training exercises, Flash and vibration modes, Desktop widget and background running

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Metronome-教学专业版 | $2.49 | per month |
| 半年会员 | $9.49 | per 6 months |
| 年费会员 | $9.99 | per year |
| 终身会员 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate and precise
- 👍 Easy to use for beginners
- 👍 Good sound quality
- 👍 Versatile with many features
- 👍 Useful for learning music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Slow response time
- 👎 Aggressive monetization and ads
- 👎 Bundles features with membership
- 👎 Forced to watch long, unskippable ads
- 👎 Language barrier (Chinese)

**Reported bugs**

- App response is slow
- App crashes occasionally
- Purchased memberships not showing
- App gets stuck on free trial page after payment
- App prompts for rating repeatedly after purchase

**Requested features**

- Lifetime membership option
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Option to count beats (one, two, three, four)
- Ability to input tempo
- More saved common beat groups


### 节拍器

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6444504448)

A professional music metronome designed for intuitive practice with various instruments. It offers high precision and a simple interface, making it an essential tool for musicians on their journey.

**Highlights:** Professional sound effects, Intuitive and easy to use, High precision tempo, Suitable for various instruments, Essential music practice tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 获取完全版本 | $2.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metronome free?

Metronome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 节拍器 free?

节拍器 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Metronome or 节拍器?

节拍器 is rated higher. Metronome averages 4.5 out of 5 from 356 ratings, while 节拍器 averages 4.9 from 28 ratings.

### Do Metronome or 节拍器 have ads?

Metronome shows ads; 节拍器 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Metronome or 节拍器?

Metronome ships an update every 3 weeks, and 节拍器 every 7 months. Most recently, Metronome was updated on November 7, 2026 and 节拍器 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.*