Metronome Acoustic/Haptic vs Pearson Authenticator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Metronome Acoustic/Haptic
This utility provides a metronome for runners and musicians, offering customizable beats per minute and tone selection. It also features haptic feedback and can be controlled remotely via an Apple Watch.
- Adjustable beats per minute
- Selectable tones
- Haptic feedback option
- Apple Watch remote control
- Independent Apple Watch app
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A simple metronome to keep your pace while running or as a support for musicians. Besides selecting beats-per-minute, you can select different tones and even enable haptic feedback. If you have an Apple Watch, you can use it to remotely control all the settings of the paired device or use the Watch app independently.
Pearson Authenticator
Securely access apps and services with this authentication tool. Register your phone via QR codes to receive notifications or generate one-time passwords for login. Supports multiple accounts and biometric authentication.
- Automatic setup via QR codes
- Multiple account support
- TouchID and FaceID authorization
- Time and Counter based OTP generation
- Secure access to apps and services
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Pearson Authenticator works in conjunction with the Pearson Identity Platform to deliver easy, yet secure access to apps and services. Users can register their phones, using QR codes, to receive notifications or generate One-Time Passwords which can be used to securely log in. Features include: - Automatic setup via QR codes - Support for multiple accounts - Support for TouchID and FaceID to authorize access - Support for Time and Counter based One-Time Password generation
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Metronome Acoustic/Haptic at every 3 weeks against Pearson Authenticator's every 6 weeks. On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Metronome Acoustic/Haptic ships an update every 3 weeks, Pearson Authenticator every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Metronome Acoustic/Haptic | Pearson Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.6 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 7.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bernhard Krenz | Pearson Education, Inc. |
Customer experience
Metronome Acoustic/Haptic
Pearson Authenticator
In-app purchases
Metronome Acoustic/Haptic
No in-app purchases
Pearson Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Metronome Acoustic/Haptic free?
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Do Metronome Acoustic/Haptic or Pearson Authenticator have ads?
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