Comparison

Bagpipe Tutorial vs Metronome؜

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

Head to head
About

Bagpipe Tutorial

Learn to play the Scottish bagpipes with a comprehensive multimedia reference. It features over 700 videos demonstrating techniques, numerous exercises, and helpful documents. Unlock all content permanently or via subscription for guided learning.

Highlights
  • Over 700 instructional videos
  • Embellishment and technique exercises
  • Adjustable video playback speed
  • Offline video and document access
  • Integrated metronome
  • Flashcards with video links
  • Content sharing with friends
Features
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Recommended by the best pipers in the world! This Bagpipe-Tutorial-App is the most comprehensive multimedia reference in the world on playing the Scottish bagpipes. It contains more than 700 videos demonstrating control of the instrument and finger techniques, including audio-visual information on all the grace notes and embellishments. Numerous exercises convey the essentials of Scottish piping. - More than 700 videos, playable at different speeds - More than 300 embellishment exercises - Unlock all videos and documents forever with Pipe Coins - Full access, subscription for complete activation of the app possible - Download function, videos and documents available offline - Loop function also within the videos for partial sequences - All the exercises and tunes in the bagpipe tutorial book - All books of the bagpipe school - A practical metronome - Helpful documents - Favourites memory - Reminder function - Adjustable video speed - Practical flashcards with video link - Share content with friends to learn together - The eye to learn the names of all embellishments - Many exciting workshops on all bagpipe topics - Available in three languages (French, English, German) - Everything in one practical app and no need to log in to websites - And many other functions The Bagpipe-Tutorial-App is ideal for absolute beginners up to advanced pipers and can be used for independent study or as a source of examples for lessons. Its aim is to give the student basic information about the instrument, a solid foundation in technique and expert guidance on the route to becoming an accomplished piper. This Bagpipe-Tutorial-App by Bagpipe Tutorial is a milestone in the teaching of the Scottish bagpipes. Easily understandable and thorough, it is a worthwhile investment for anyone interested in piping. The Bagpipe Tutorial book, also by Bagpipe Tutorial, is an ideal supplement. Many thanks to Maximilian Huhn-Laubenstein (https://www.jerocom.de/) for their expert support in designing and developing the app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Metronome؜

Practice music with precision using a customizable metronome. Set tempo, time signatures, and accents. Save practice sessions and use tempo automation for effective training. Personalize the sound to your liking.

Highlights
  • Adjustable tempo
  • Multiple time signatures
  • Customizable subdivisions
  • Accent customization
  • Save songs and setlists
  • Tempo automation
  • Tone customization
Features
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Metronome lets you play and practice with precision. Set your desired tempo, select from a range of time signatures and subdivisions, and customize accents to emphasize specific beats. Save your songs and setlists in the Library for easy access. Practice effectively with Tempo Automation. Customize the tone to your taste. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Bagpipe Tutorial4 screens
Metronome؜4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Metronome؜ at 4.7 against Bagpipe Tutorial's 4.3. Metronome؜ also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (406 vs 8). Bagpipe Tutorial's advantage is review sentiment (98% vs 70%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Bagpipe Tutorial sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Metronome؜ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Metronome؜ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metronome؜ has 406 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 98% of Bagpipe Tutorial's written reviews are positive against 70% of Metronome؜'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bagpipe Tutorial ships an update every 3 months, Metronome؜ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Bagpipe Tutorial versus Metronome؜: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBagpipe TutorialMetronome؜
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (8 ratings)4.7 (406 ratings) — better
Positive reviews98.0% of reviews — better70.5% of reviews
Number of ratings8406 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas HambschJulian Boehm-Tettelbach

Customer experience

Bagpipe Tutorial

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.0%

Metronome؜

All ratings406 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive70.5%
Neutral11.4%
Negative18.2%

Bugs and requests

Bagpipe Tutorial

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Metronome؜

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes during use
  • Sound is sometimes too quiet
  • Tap needs to be tapped 4 times
  • Doesn't work in background

Requested features

16 requests
  • Bigger numbers for key signatures
  • Stronger feedback when rotating wheel
  • Silent mode with visual tempo display
  • Shazam-like tempo recognition
  • Play/stop on lock screen
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  • Continue playing while recording voice memos
  • Haptic clicks for tempo knob
  • Tap time signature sliders to set numbers
  • Tap outside window to close
  • iPad UI support
  • Change app color
  • One-time purchase option
  • Free monochromatic theme
  • Apple Watch app
  • Mac app
  • iPad app

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Bagpipe Tutorial

Subscriptions2
  • All contents$8.991 Month
  • All contents$34.991 Year
One-time6
  • 10 Pipe Coins$3.99
  • 25 Pipe Coins$7.99
  • 50 Pipe Coins$14.99
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  • 100 Pipe Coins$24.99
  • 200 Pipe Coins$44.99
  • 500 Pipe Coins$69.99
3 purchases

Metronome؜

Subscriptions2
  • Metronome+7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Metronome+7 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Metronome+$19.99

Questions

Is Bagpipe Tutorial free?
Bagpipe Tutorial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Metronome؜ free?
Metronome؜ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bagpipe Tutorial or Metronome؜?
Metronome؜ is rated higher. Bagpipe Tutorial averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Metronome؜ averages 4.7 from 406 ratings.
Do Bagpipe Tutorial or Metronome؜ have ads?
Neither Bagpipe Tutorial nor Metronome؜ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bagpipe Tutorial or Metronome؜?
Bagpipe Tutorial ships an update every 3 months, and Metronome؜ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bagpipe Tutorial was updated on October 1, 2026 and Metronome؜ on September 30, 2026.

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