Comparison

Shortwave Guide vs Haptic Watch Metronome

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

Head to head
About

Shortwave Guide

This application displays a real-time schedule of shortwave radio broadcasts worldwide, sourced from the EiBi database. Users can rescan for updates, view specific frequencies, and update the entire broadcast schedule database.

Highlights
  • Worldwide shortwave broadcast schedule
  • Real-time station listings
  • Frequency viewing
  • Database updates
  • EiBi database integration
Features
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The app shows a schedule of shortwave radio broadcasting. Information taken from EiBi database. When you run the application, you will see a list of radio stations, broadcasting currently worldwide. To update the scanning time in the menu, click "Rescan". To view all the selected radio frequency specifically, use a right button. When you first launch the app, or to update the schedule database, choose "Update Database".

About

Haptic Watch Metronome

A fast, precise, and distraction-free metronome designed for musicians. It offers ultra-low latency with synchronized haptic and audio feedback, allowing for instant rhythm locking directly from your wrist. No iPhone required, just tap, set tempo, and play.

Highlights
  • Ultra-low latency and high click accuracy
  • Haptic and audio feedback
  • Seamless Apple Watch interface
  • Digital Crown tempo control
  • Tap tempo support
  • Multiple time signatures
  • Toggle haptics on/off
Features
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Stay in perfect time - right from your wrist. This metronome is built from the ground up for Apple Watch, delivering a fast, precise, and distraction-free experience designed for musicians who value simplicity and accuracy. With ultra-low latency and tightly synchronized haptic and audio feedback, it helps you lock into rhythm instantly - whether you're practicing, performing, or warming up on the go. No setup. No clutter. Just tap, set your tempo, and play. Unlike many metronome apps, this is a fully native watchOS experience - no iPhone required. It’s always available when you need it, with an interface designed specifically for quick adjustments using the Digital Crown or tap tempo. Key Features: - Ultra-low latency & high click accuracy for rock-solid timing - Haptic + audio feedback for a tactile, immersive rhythm experience - Seamless Apple Watch interface designed for speed and simplicity - Digital Crown tempo control for precise adjustments - Tap tempo support to quickly match any rhythm - Multiple time signatures for flexible practice - Toggle haptics on/off based on your preference Simple, Transparent Pricing - One-time purchase - No subscriptions - No in-app purchases - Free future updates Whether you're practicing scales, rehearsing, or performing, this metronome keeps you focused - without getting in your way.

Screenshots

Shortwave Guide3 screens
Haptic Watch Metronome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Haptic Watch Metronome at 67% against Shortwave Guide's 20%. Haptic Watch Metronome also leads on price ($1.99 vs $8.99). Shortwave Guide's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Shortwave Guide costs $8.99 and Haptic Watch Metronome $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shortwave Guide versus Haptic Watch Metronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShortwave GuideHaptic Watch Metronome
Price$8.99$1.99 — better
Rating—4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladyslav HaliukSonikkapps LLC

Customer experience

Shortwave Guide

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

Haptic Watch Metronome

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Shortwave Guide

No in-app purchases

None

Haptic Watch Metronome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shortwave Guide free?
Shortwave Guide costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Haptic Watch Metronome free?
Haptic Watch Metronome costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shortwave Guide or Haptic Watch Metronome have ads?
Neither Shortwave Guide nor Haptic Watch Metronome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shortwave Guide or Haptic Watch Metronome?
Shortwave Guide ships an update every 2 months, and Haptic Watch Metronome every 2 months. Most recently, Shortwave Guide was updated on November 3, 2026 and Haptic Watch Metronome on November 9, 2026.

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