# BARBARA the Metronome vs JAX Squasher

The clearest difference is rating: BARBARA the Metronome at 5.0 against JAX Squasher's 4.0. JAX Squasher's advantage is price ($5.99 vs $6.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

BARBARA the Metronome costs $6.99 and JAX Squasher $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

BARBARA the Metronome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BARBARA the Metronome | JAX Squasher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$5.99** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barbara-the-metronome/id1521888057/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jax-squasher/id6504287575/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 5 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Asteroid Zone Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521888059) | [Jens Guell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195004865) |

## What reviewers say

### BARBARA the Metronome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barbara-the-metronome/id1521888057)

Create and play complex metronomic sequences with customizable time signatures, rests, and alternative sounds. Offers quick start for traditional rhythms and advanced programmable features for musicians.

**Highlights:** Create metronomic sequences, Variable time signatures per bar, Rests between bars, Alternative metronome sounds, Programmable tempo changes, Sequence repetition options, Save and name custom sequences

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### JAX Squasher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jax-squasher/id6504287575)

This audio processing tool maximizes loudness and compresses audio with simple controls. It offers transparent limiting and can be used across various Apple devices and compatible music production software.

**Highlights:** Self-adjusting loudness maximization, Simple input gain and threshold adjustment, Transparent limiting and loudness compression, MIDI automation for parameters, Universal app for Apple Silicon devices, Scalable to any screen size, Inbuilt preset management

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BARBARA the Metronome free?

BARBARA the Metronome costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is JAX Squasher free?

JAX Squasher costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BARBARA the Metronome or JAX Squasher?

BARBARA the Metronome is rated higher. BARBARA the Metronome averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while JAX Squasher averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do BARBARA the Metronome or JAX Squasher have ads?

Neither BARBARA the Metronome nor JAX Squasher 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.*