# Metronowatch vs µBrowser

The clearest difference is price: Metronowatch at Free against µBrowser's $2.99. Metronowatch also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). µBrowser's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 2.7) and review sentiment (58% vs 20%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Metronowatch is free to download; µBrowser costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

µBrowser holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: µBrowser has 103 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Metronowatch's written reviews are positive against 58% of µBrowser's.

Metronowatch ships an update daily, µBrowser monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metronowatch | µBrowser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [2.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronowatch/id1510899827/reviews) | **[4.1 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-watch-web-browser/id1590622755/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **103** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **57.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#100** |
| Size | 1 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Lumiyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/945626375) | [Arno Appenzeller](https://appshunter.io/developer/515339331) |

## What reviewers say

### Metronowatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronowatch/id1510899827)

This app provides a portable metronome for musicians, accessible directly on your wrist. Easily set your tempo by rotating the digital crown or tapping, and customize note divisions per measure.

**Highlights:** On-wrist metronome, Digital crown tempo adjustment, Tap tempo input, Adjustable notes per measure, Note subdivision options

**In-app purchases:** none


### µBrowser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-watch-web-browser/id1590622755)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

A micro browser designed for your Apple Watch, offering a quick way to access basic web browsing when other devices aren't available. It allows you to open URLs, search the web, and manage your browsing history and favorites.

**Highlights:** Open any URL, Web search with DuckDuckGo, View and save visited pages, Manage bookmarks via iOS app, Watch face complications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metronowatch free?

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

### Is µBrowser free?

µBrowser costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Metronowatch or µBrowser?

µBrowser is rated higher. Metronowatch averages 2.7 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while µBrowser averages 4.1 from 103 ratings.

### Do Metronowatch or µBrowser have ads?

Neither Metronowatch nor µBrowser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Metronowatch or µBrowser?

Metronowatch ships an update daily, and µBrowser monthly. Most recently, Metronowatch was updated on June 4, 2026 and µBrowser on September 21, 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.*