Comparison

PSA1000 vs PeerClock Metronome

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

Head to head
About

PSA1000

This audio plugin emulates a classic '90s analog guitar preamp, offering rich saturation for various instruments and mix processing. It features independent channel controls, stereo widening, and phase manipulation for modern versatility.

Highlights
  • Analog saturation emulation
  • Independent left/right channel controls
  • Dry/Wet mix knob
  • Mid/Side processing
  • Stereo widening circuit
  • Phase Reverse switch
Features
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The PSA1000 Analog Saturation Unit plugin is a modern recreation of a '90s classic analog guitar preamp which is used in recording studios all around the world! It is used and "abused" for recording and characterizing not only guitars but also electric pianos, organs, synthesizers, electric basses and many other instruments. The original unit has found its place even in the mix stage for processing all type of sounds, as drum rooms, percussions, vocals, kicks, snares and sound fx too! For creating the PSA1000 Analog Saturation Unit plugin, Nembrini Audio has carefully modeled the original analog circuits and finely refined it by ear as all its products. Nembrini Audio also adds new features that brings the PSA1000 Analog Saturation Unit plugin to modern days: - Independent controls for left and right channels with individual and global links - Dry/Wet mix knob for both channels - Mid/Side operation - Spread circuit to widen the stereo field - Analog Link circuit to simulate the difference between left and right channels as in real analog world - Phase Reverse switch to take advantage of the original phase changes in the real analog unit when used in parallel - In and Out level knobs for maximum versatility Works as a standalone app, AudioUnit v3 effect, or Inter-App Audio effect

About

PeerClock Metronome

Features
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PeerClock Metronome is a P2P-synchronized metronome for Apple devices. Just connect multiple devices to the same Wi-Fi — no server needed. All devices automatically discover each other and sync their clocks with ±2ms precision using NTP-style 4-timestamp exchange. Features: • Peer-to-peer — no master/slave, every device is equal • ±2ms clock synchronization • Wi-Fi only — no external server, no internet required • Auto-discovery — connect to the same Wi-Fi, that's it • Visual conductor path animation with brush-stroke style • Multiple time signatures: 4/4, 3/4, 4/8, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8 • Live BPM changes sync across all connected devices • Built on PeerClock — an open-source P2P clock sync framework Perfect for musicians, bands, and ensembles who need synchronized timing across multiple devices without relying on cloud services.

Screenshots

PSA10001 screens
PeerClock Metronome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PeerClock Metronome at Free against PSA1000's $9.99. PeerClock Metronome also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 9 months). PSA1000's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On in-app purchases and device support 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

PeerClock Metronome is free to download; PSA1000 costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PSA1000 ships an update every 9 months, PeerClock Metronome every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PSA1000 versus PeerClock Metronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPSA1000PeerClock Metronome
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNembrini AudioHakaru Hirose

In-app purchases

None

PSA1000

No in-app purchases

None

PeerClock Metronome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PSA1000 free?
PSA1000 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PeerClock Metronome free?
PeerClock Metronome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PSA1000 or PeerClock Metronome have ads?
PeerClock Metronome shows ads; PSA1000 does not.
Which is updated more often, PSA1000 or PeerClock Metronome?
PSA1000 ships an update every 9 months, and PeerClock Metronome every 8 days. Most recently, PSA1000 was updated on September 11, 2026 and PeerClock Metronome on September 21, 2026.

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