Comparison

Metronome vs Maestro

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

Head to head
About

Metronome

This application provides a steady electronic tempo for musicians to practice and play instruments. It offers precise BPM control, customizable time signatures, and a clear, modern design for optimal performance. Enjoy background mode for uninterrupted practice sessions.

Highlights
  • Adjustable tempo from 20-999 BPM
  • Customizable time signatures
  • Accentuation of the 1st measure
  • Modern, high-grade design
  • Background mode operation
  • Absolute BPM accuracy
Features
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"Metronome - reloaded" produces an electronic steady tempo in the performance of music. It is useful for all musicians for practicing and playing a musical instrument. -- -- -- "Metronome touch" is our professional metronome - available on the App Store! Check it out. -- -- -- Easy to use: • tapping on BPM number enables keypad input to change tempo from 20 up to 999 BPM (tap and slide the pendulum's weight to change BPM, too) • tap time signature button to choose measures from 2/1 up to 12/12 choose "no signature" to disable accentuation of the 1st measure • start metronome: slide the pendulum to left or right and release • stop metronome: tap once Features: • noble and modern metronome design, black gloss piano lacquer unit, aluminium and high-grade steel elements, illuminated chart • fields showing the actual name of BPM (Larghissimo to Prestissimo) and the choosen time signature • absolute BPM accuracy and constancy • vector graphic for clear and crisp render on any display • background mode Please feel free to contact us and tell about your ideas how to enhance this free application for you. Have fun with it. www.cu4uc.com

About

Maestro

This app offers a visually engaging metronome designed for musicians and conductors. It provides animated beat patterns that mimic traditional conducting gestures, helping users maintain tempo and understand musical phrasing without relying solely on auditory cues. Practice with or without sound, and gain a deeper understanding of rhythmic structure.

Highlights
  • Animated beat patterns
  • Conductor's Point of View
  • Performer's Point of View
  • Adjustable tempo (16-256 bpm)
  • 48 beat patterns
  • Optional beat subdivisions
  • Pick-up beats
Features
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A musically visual metronome that inspires musical expression rather than mechanical execution. When practicing with this metronome, the animated beat patterns will reinforce the peripheral vision used when following a conductor. Be able to practice without the click, while keeping to a strict tempo. Always know where you are INSIDE the beat with the traditional musical beat patterns developed over ages of musical performance practice, not an arbitrary circle or side to side motion for all meters and styles. This metronome is an invaluable learning tool for conductors when using the Conductor's Point of View. All the conducting patterns are based on Max Rudolf's "Grammar of Conducting" and my professional conducting experience of 20+ years. Instructions: Double tap to start. Swipe horizontally or pinch to stop. Long Press triggers Tap Tempo, tap anywhere more than twice to set the tempo. Then wait and it will start conducting. Apple Watch Support: On the Apple Watch, view animations from 1 through 12 beats (time signatures). Adjust the tempo with the crown or by sliding on the animating pattern or the setting tempo bar. Features: • Adjust the tempo, 16 to 256 bpm, by dragging up/down anywhere, using the + and - buttons, or by tapping it via Tap Tempo • 48 different beat patterns (meters): 1 through 12(3+3+3+3) • Staccato, Neutral, Legato, and Reduced (see below) pattern styles • Patterns are displayed from the Performer's or Conductor's Point of View • Optional 2, 3, or 4 subdivisions of the beat • Set 0, 1, or 2 'pick-up' beats (get playing quicker) Preferences: • Choose from 16 pairs of 'tick and 'tock' sounds • Customizable colors of the baton, pattern and texts • Customizable transparencies of the beat pattern and background image A note about pattern variations and reductions: A 5/4 bar can be divided either 3+2 or 2+3 depending on the music. The 'Reduced' style: At faster tempos, a legato 3 pattern turns into a one pattern while still clicking the three beats. A 6(2+2+2) changes into 3 while a 6(3+3) changes into 2 while still clicking 6 beats. The Automatic Reduction setting automatically adjusts the pattern when the tempo reaches a level that requires it. Switching the Reduced Pattern switch on, forces the reduced pattern at all tempos. Conductor's Point of View - automatically flips the beat pattern for conductors to learn and practice the patterns. This mode shows you the path the tip of your baton should take while conducting. Performer’s Point of View - the conductor’s beat pattern as seen from the ensemble musicians. Recommended view while practicing your instrument. Supports all orientations for easier use while plugged in.

Screenshots

Metronome3 screens
Maestro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Metronome at Free against Maestro's $2.99. Metronome also leads on ratings volume (3.7K vs 57). Maestro's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence and device support 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

Metronome is free to download; Maestro costs $2.99 up front. Metronome sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Maestro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Maestro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metronome has 3.7K ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Metronome's written reviews are positive against 77% of Maestro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metronome ships an update every 8 months, Maestro every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Metronome versus Maestro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetronomeMaestro
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.1 (3.7K ratings)4.8 (57 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.2% of reviews76.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.7K — better57
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#200 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChris & UwePatrick Q. Kelly

Customer experience

Metronome

All ratings3,705 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral6.3%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews464 reviews
Positive61.2%
Neutral8.2%
Negative30.6%

Maestro

All ratings57 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive76.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Metronome

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes or freezes
  • Tempo changes unexpectedly
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Tap tempo feature
  • More click sound options
  • Ability to lock tempo setting
  • Vibration mode

Maestro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Metronome

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Maestro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Metronome free?
Metronome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Maestro free?
Maestro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Metronome or Maestro?
Maestro is rated higher. Metronome averages 4.1 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Maestro averages 4.8 from 57 ratings.
Do Metronome or Maestro have ads?
Metronome shows ads; Maestro does not.
Which is updated more often, Metronome or Maestro?
Metronome ships an update every 8 months, and Maestro every 10 months. Most recently, Metronome was updated on October 21, 2026 and Maestro on October 29, 2026.

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