Shortwave Guide vs Haptic Watch Metronome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Worldwide shortwave broadcast schedule
- Real-time station listings
- Frequency viewing
- Database updates
- EiBi database integration
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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".
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shortwave Guide | Haptic Watch Metronome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vladyslav Haliuk | Sonikkapps LLC |
Customer experience
Shortwave Guide
Haptic Watch Metronome
In-app purchases
Shortwave Guide
No in-app purchases
Haptic Watch Metronome
No in-app purchases
Questions
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