Catalyst Edit vs Metronome 602
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Catalyst Edit
Control and customize your Line 6 Catalyst amplifier directly from your iOS device. Save and load presets, tune your guitar, and access advanced DSP parameters for a more personalized sound.
- Load and save presets
- Store presets on amp
- Guitar tuning
- Access DSP parameters
- iOS device control
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Use your iOS device to unlock the full potential of your Line 6 Catalyst amplifier. Load and save presets from your iOS device, store presets on your Catalyst Amp, tune your guitar, and access DSP parameters that cannot be edited directly on your Catalyst amplifier.
Metronome 602
This precision timing tool offers accurate tempo control with visual, audio, and haptic feedback. It features a clean, distraction-free interface with essential tools like a visual pendulum, beat accentuation, and multiple time signatures, designed for musicians of all levels.
- Accurate tempo control (40-240 BPM)
- Visual pendulum animation
- Accent on the first beat
- 5 time signatures
- Haptic feedback
- Light and dark modes
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M602 is a metronome designed with one principle: as little as possible, but as much as necessary. PRECISION TIMING Accurate tempo control from 40-240 BPM with visual and audio feedback. The clean interface keeps you focused on what matters, your practice. ESSENTIAL FEATURES - Visual pendulum animation synced to your tempo - Accent on the first beat of each measure - 5 time signatures: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/8 - Haptic feedback for each beat - Clean, distraction-free interface - Light and dark modes DESIGNED FOR MUSICIANS Whether you're a beginner learning rhythm or a professional musician practicing complex pieces, M602 provides the reliable timing you need without unnecessary complexity. TIMELESS AESTHETIC M602 features a minimal interface with neutral colors, clear typography, and intuitive controls. Perfect for: - Music students and teachers - Professional musicians - Composers and arrangers - Practice sessions at home or in the studio - Anyone who values good design M602. Precision timing tool.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Catalyst Edit at Free against Metronome 602's $1.99. Catalyst Edit also leads on ratings volume (261 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). Metronome 602's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads, 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
Catalyst Edit is free to download; Metronome 602 costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Metronome 602 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Catalyst Edit has 261 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Catalyst Edit ships an update monthly, Metronome 602 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Catalyst Edit | Metronome 602 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (261 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 261 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Line 6 | Orbit Space Studio LLC |
Customer experience
Catalyst Edit
Metronome 602
In-app purchases
Catalyst Edit
No in-app purchases
Metronome 602
No in-app purchases
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