# DropSpin Metronome vs Practice Pet!

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | DropSpin Metronome | Practice Pet! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropspin-metronome/id1600259984/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practice-pet/id6757760868/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **66** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 28 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alex Crowley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022855675) | [Alvin Simpson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868752543) |

## What reviewers say

### DropSpin Metronome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropspin-metronome/id1600259984)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Practice Pet!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practice-pet/id6757760868)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dragon's Hoard | $9.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Chest | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*