Comparison

Metrovolve vs Glue Pads

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

Head to head
About

Metrovolve

This app offers a unique approach to rhythm training by visualizing it in two dimensions through a circular interface. It allows users to both hear and see the rhythmic flow, providing an intuitive experience for musicians of all levels.

Highlights
  • Circular rhythm visualization
  • Dual sound and visual feedback
  • Intuitive interface
  • Suitable for all skill levels
  • 2D rhythm experience
Features
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Welcome to the New Dimension of Rhythm: Metrovolve Traditional metronomes expressed rhythm through sound pulses (0 dimensions) or simple timing (1 dimension). However, Metrovolve evolves the rhythm experience with a completely new approach. Circular Metronome Visualizing Rhythm in 2 Dimensions Metrovolve is a revolutionary metronome app that allows you not only to "hear" rhythm but also to "see" it. With its circular design, you can intuitively perceive the rhythmic flow visually, offering a unique and unprecedented way to enjoy rhythm. -Dual support for confirming rhythm through sound and visuals -Sleek and intuitive interface -Perfect for everyone, from beginners to professional musicians Experience a new musical journey with Metrovolve, taking rhythm to the next dimension. Discover the moment your music becomes freer and more vibrant!

About

Glue Pads

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Glue is a live worship performance app built for musicians who want inspiring sound without a complicated setup. On iPhone, Glue gives you instant access to ambient worship pads in all 12 keys. Choose a sound, shape your tone, adjust effects, and play. On iPad, Glue expands into a complete performance workstation designed for live worship. Build songs, launch scenes and loops, trigger sounds, control your mix, and keep your performance organized from one focused workspace. FEATURES • Ambient worship pads in all 12 keys • Multiple pad sound presets • 5-band tone shaping and EQ presets • Reverb, fade and filter controls • Dedicated iPad Performance Workstation • Scene and loop launching • Sync and Free performance modes • Built-in transport and click • Performance triggers • Mixing and EQ controls • Songs and setlists Glue is designed to stay out of the way so you can focus on playing, leading, and creating atmosphere. No DAW. No complicated routing. Just open Glue and play. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Metrovolve4 screens
Glue Pads4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metrovolve at none against Glue Pads's 3. Glue Pads's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks). On price and iOS requirement 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. Glue Pads sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Metrovolve asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metrovolve ships an update every 5 weeks, Glue Pads every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Metrovolve versus Glue Pads: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetrovolveGlue Pads
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB342 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSato TsutomuDarrell Liles

In-app purchases

None

Metrovolve

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Glue Pads

Subscriptions2
  • Glue Workstation Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Glue Workstation Annual$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pads Lifetime$6.99

Questions

Is Metrovolve free?
Metrovolve is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Glue Pads free?
Glue Pads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Metrovolve or Glue Pads have ads?
Metrovolve shows ads; Glue Pads does not.
Which is updated more often, Metrovolve or Glue Pads?
Metrovolve ships an update every 5 weeks, and Glue Pads every 2 days. Most recently, Metrovolve was updated on October 8, 2026 and Glue Pads on October 25, 2026.

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