Comparison

DropSpin Metronome vs Practice Pet!

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

Head to head
About

DropSpin Metronome

A versatile metronome app designed for musicians, offering advanced features like custom count-ins, speed adjustments from 10% to 1000%, and loopable segments. It integrates with a suite of rehearsal products for comprehensive practice sessions.

Highlights
  • Customizable count-ins
  • Speed control (10%-1000%)
  • Loopable segments
  • "Last Time" auto-stop
  • MIDI playback
  • In-depth rehearsal analytics
Features
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DropSpin can be used as a standalone metronome or as a partner to our full suite of rehearsal products including bluetooth modules, score-reading software, rehearsal analytics tools, and much more. In depth rehearsal analytics Custom count-ins Rehearse from 10%-1000% speed "Last Time" auto-stop Halftime and other custom behaviors Loopable segments MIDI playback

About

Practice Pet!

This app transforms music practice into a game by letting you care for a virtual pet that thrives on your playing time. It automatically detects practice sessions, tracks your streaks, and offers extensive customization for pets and rooms. Connect with friends, climb leaderboards, and level up your musical journey.

Highlights
  • Automatic practice detection
  • Virtual pet care and happiness
  • Daily streak tracking
  • Pet and room customization
  • Social features with friends
  • Leaderboards and achievements
  • Leveling system
Features
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Meet your new practice buddy! Practice Pet turns daily music practice into a fun, rewarding experience. Care for your adorable musical note pet by practicing your instrument - the more you play, the happier your pet becomes! YOUR PET NEEDS YOU Your pet's health and happiness depend on your practice. Skip a day and your pet gets sad. Practice regularly and watch them thrive! It's the perfect motivation to build consistent habits. SMART PRACTICE DETECTION Just tap start and play your instrument. Practice Pet listens and automatically tracks your practice time. No manual timers or logging required - just focus on making music. BUILD YOUR STREAK Practice every day to build your streak. How many days in a row can you keep it going? Track your progress and watch your dedication pay off. CUSTOMIZE EVERYTHING Make it yours! Customize your pet with different colors, patterns, accessories, and instruments. Decorate your room with themes, furniture, wall art, and more. Unlock new items as you level up or visit the shop. PRACTICE WITH FRIENDS Connect with Game Center to visit your friends' pets! See their rooms, check their progress, and even help their pets by practicing in their space. Climb the leaderboards and earn achievements together. LEVEL UP Earn XP with every practice session. Level up to unlock new customization options and show off your dedication. FEATURES • Automatic practice detection using your microphone • Daily streak tracking to build consistency • Pet customization with colors, patterns, and accessories • Room decoration with themes and furniture • Game Center friends, leaderboards, and achievements • iCloud sync across all your devices • No ads interrupting your practice Perfect for musicians of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're just starting out or preparing for a performance, Practice Pet makes every practice session count. Download now and start your practice journey!

Screenshots

DropSpin Metronome4 screens
Practice Pet!3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DropSpin Metronome at Free against Practice Pet!'s $0.99. DropSpin Metronome also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (66 vs 13). Practice Pet!'s advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On review sentiment, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DropSpin Metronome is free to download; Practice Pet! costs $0.99 up front. Practice Pet! sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. DropSpin Metronome asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Practice Pet! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DropSpin Metronome has 66 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of DropSpin Metronome's written reviews are positive against 83% of Practice Pet!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DropSpin Metronome ships an update every 2 months, Practice Pet! every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
DropSpin Metronome versus Practice Pet!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDropSpin MetronomePractice Pet!
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.8 (66 ratings)5.0 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings66 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlex CrowleyAlvin Simpson

Customer experience

DropSpin Metronome

All ratings66 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%

Practice Pet!

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

DropSpin Metronome

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Practice Pet!

One-time6
  • Handful of Gems$0.99
  • Piggy Bank$0.99
  • Sack of Gems$4.99
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  • Sack of Gold$4.99
  • Dragon's Hoard$9.99
  • Treasure Chest$9.99

Questions

Is DropSpin Metronome free?
DropSpin Metronome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Practice Pet! free?
Practice Pet! costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DropSpin Metronome or Practice Pet!?
Practice Pet! is rated higher. DropSpin Metronome averages 4.8 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Practice Pet! averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.
Do DropSpin Metronome or Practice Pet! have ads?
Neither DropSpin Metronome nor Practice Pet! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DropSpin Metronome or Practice Pet!?
DropSpin Metronome ships an update every 2 months, and Practice Pet! every 11 days. Most recently, DropSpin Metronome was updated on November 3, 2026 and Practice Pet! on October 31, 2026.

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