Metrovolve vs Glue Pads
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Circular rhythm visualization
- Dual sound and visual feedback
- Intuitive interface
- Suitable for all skill levels
- 2D rhythm experience
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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!
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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Metrovolve | Glue Pads |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 342 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sato Tsutomu | Darrell Liles |
In-app purchases
Metrovolve
No in-app purchases
Glue Pads
- Glue Workstation Monthly$2.991 Month
- Glue Workstation Annual$24.991 Year
- Pads Lifetime$6.99
Questions
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