# Metronome؜ vs Downbeat

The clearest difference is update cadence: Downbeat at daily against Metronome؜'s every 3 weeks. Downbeat also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Metronome؜'s advantage is ratings volume (473 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Metronome؜ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Downbeat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Downbeat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metronome؜ has 473 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Metronome؜ ships an update every 3 weeks, Downbeat daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metronome؜ | Downbeat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (473 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome/id1669304593/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downbeat-pro-metronome/id6759836348/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **473** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 13 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Julian Boehm-Tettelbach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454384689) | [Kieran McGrady](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870370938) |

## What reviewers say

### Metronome؜

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome/id1669304593)

Practice music with precision using a customizable metronome. Set tempo, time signatures, and accents. Save practice sessions and use tempo automation for effective training. Personalize the sound to your liking.

**Highlights:** Adjustable tempo, Multiple time signatures, Customizable subdivisions, Accent customization, Save songs and setlists, Tempo automation, Tone customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Metronome+ | $1.99 | per month |
| Metronome+ | $8.99 | per year |
| Metronome+ | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Aesthetically pleasing design
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎵 Great sound quality
- 💡 Innovative features
- 🚀 Lightweight and fast

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High cost for features
- 👎 Too complex for some
- 💸 Constant payment requests
- 🚫 Background operation issues
- 🗣️ Promotes pro version heavily

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during use
- Sound is sometimes too quiet
- Tap needs to be tapped 4 times
- Doesn't work in background

**Requested features**

- Bigger numbers for key signatures
- Stronger feedback when rotating wheel
- Silent mode with visual tempo display
- Shazam-like tempo recognition
- Play/stop on lock screen


### Downbeat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downbeat-pro-metronome/id6759836348)

This metronome app helps musicians practice and perform with features like tempo presets, setlists, and tap tempo. It offers a clean design for quick access and reliable timing during rehearsals and gigs.

**Highlights:** Tempo presets for songs/exercises, Organize tempos into setlists, Tap tempo functionality, Accent beats for downbeats, Clean and focused design

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Downbeat Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Downbeat Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Downbeat Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metronome؜ free?

Metronome؜ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Downbeat free?

Downbeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Metronome؜ or Downbeat?

Downbeat is rated higher. Metronome؜ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 473 ratings, while Downbeat averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Metronome؜ or Downbeat have ads?

Neither Metronome؜ nor Downbeat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Metronome؜ or Downbeat?

Metronome؜ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Downbeat daily. Most recently, Metronome؜ was updated on October 30, 2026 and Downbeat on October 9, 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.*