Comparison

Metronotes3 vs DecibelRTA

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

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About

Metronotes3

This app is a comprehensive tool for musicians, offering a precise metronome, setlist management, and song organization. It allows for tempo and time signature customization, note annotation, and image attachment for sheet music, enhancing live performances and rehearsals.

Highlights
  • Precision metronome with tempo and time signature settings
  • Intuitive setlist management
  • Song customization and arrangement
  • Note annotation for songs
  • Attach images of sheet music
  • Performance enhancement tools
Features
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Metronotes: The Ultimate Musician's Companion Metronotes is your all-in-one solution, meticulously crafted for musicians, especially drummers, to elevate your performance on stage and during rehearsals. Seamlessly blending a powerful metronome, setlist management, and song organization features, Metronotes redefines convenience and precision for performers of all genres. Metronome Mastery: Precision timing is at your fingertips. Tailored for drummers and musicians, our metronome offers unparalleled customization with adjustable tempo, time signature, and beat accents. Feel the rhythm, stay in sync, and enhance your musical prowess effortlessly. Setlist & Song Arrangement: Organize your performances flawlessly. Create, arrange, and manage setlists with ease. Arrange your songs in a sequence that resonates with your performance flow, ensuring a seamless experience on stage. Song Management Simplified: Personalize your songs to perfection. Set tempo, time signature, and annotate notes directly within the app. Capture and attach images of your music sheets, ensuring easy access while performing live. Annotate and highlight sections for quick reference, enabling a smooth and confident performance every time. Key Features: Precision Metronome for Musicians & Drummers Intuitive Setlist Management Song Customization with Tempo & Time Signature Settings Note Annotation and Image Attachment for Performance References Effortless Performance Enhancement Experience the evolution of stage performance with Metronotes. Elevate your music, amplify your stage presence, and own the spotlight with confidence. Join thousands of musicians worldwide who trust Metronotes for their musical journey. Download Metronotes now and set the stage ablaze with your rhythmic brilliance!

About

DecibelRTA

Features
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DecibelRTA is an ultra-fast, professional real-time acoustic analyzer combining a fractional-octave IIR spectrum analyzer and an advanced IEC sound level meter on a unified display. Engineered with a native, zero-latency DSP core, DecibelRTA displays 11 vital acoustic metrics simultaneously without requiring navigation through menus: 11 METRICS AT A SINGLE GLANCE • Instant Spectral Pitch: Dominant musical note (e.g. A#2), frequency (Hz), and exact level (dB). • Core Metrology Chips: Leq 5s (equivalent continuous level), ACUM (psychoacoustic sharpness), LRA (Loudness Range dynamic spread), L50 (median ambient level), and CRST (crest factor). • Standard SPL Bar: SLOW (1s), FAST (125ms), and instant PEAK decay monitoring. HIGH-PRECISION SPECTRUM ANALYZER (RTA) • 3, 6, 12, and 24 bands per octave constant-Q filter bank (up to 240 selective IIR bands). • Contextual dual-path engine delivering sharp low-frequency transient tracking below 280 Hz. • Real-time spectral centroid, active -3 dB bandwidth marker, and continuous peak-hold curve. • Linear regression spectral tilt line (beta) for instantaneous noise color identification (pink, white, brown noise). • Built-in industry reference target curves (Flat, Audiofrog, Harman Room, JBL House, B&K Optimum) with a ±3 dB tolerance corridor. IEC 61672 SOUND LEVEL METER & STATISTICS • Type-standard A-weighting with true-RMS exponential ballistics (FAST / SLOW). • Continuous 5-second sliding Leq and sliding statistical histogram (L10, L50, L90). • Dual-mode dynamic range: Studio Mode (30 to 100 dB) and LIVE Mode (50 to 120 dB). • Fast overload CLIP warning and color-coded acoustic safety levels. BUILT FOR SOUND PROFESSIONALS • Live sound engineers & FOH: Quick feedback detection and stage SPL limits. • Studio & Mastering: Mix tonal balance, dynamic compression (LRA), and high-frequency fatigue check (ACUM). • Car Audio & Hi-Fi: In-cabin acoustic calibration and speaker alignment against target curves. • Acoustic & Industrial Hygiene: Noise floor surveys (L90) and OSHA/NIOSH threshold tracking. Microphone access is strictly processed on-device in real-time. No audio data is ever recorded, stored, or transmitted.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metronotes3 at none against DecibelRTA's 1. DecibelRTA's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. DecibelRTA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Metronotes3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Metronotes3 versus DecibelRTA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetronotes3DecibelRTA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJerome DanthinneOlivier ADAM

In-app purchases

None

Metronotes3

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DecibelRTA

One-time1
  • DecibelRTA PRO$19.99

Questions

Is Metronotes3 free?
Metronotes3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DecibelRTA free?
DecibelRTA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Metronotes3 or DecibelRTA have ads?
Neither Metronotes3 nor DecibelRTA shows ads.

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