Metronome vs Cat Metronome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Adjustable tempo from 20-999 BPM
- Customizable time signatures
- Accentuation of the 1st measure
- Modern, high-grade design
- Background mode operation
- Absolute BPM accuracy
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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
Cat Metronome
This app provides a delightful and visual metronome experience with an animated cat that moves to the beat. It offers professional precision for musicians of all levels, with customizable time signatures and tempo terms, and is designed with accessibility in mind.
- Animated cat visualizes the beat
- Ultra-low latency audio
- Full Italian tempo terms
- Complete time signatures
- First-beat accent animation
- Designed for hearing-impaired users
- VoiceOver support
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Cat Metronome brings joy to music practice with a lovable animated cat that keeps time with every beat. Unlike cold, mechanical tools, this metronome features a procedurally generated cat that nods, waves its paws, and moves to your rhythm. PERFECT FOR EVERYONE • Musicians of all skill levels seeking a reliable, precise metronome • Children learning instruments who need motivation to practice • Hearing-impaired musicians who benefit from strong visual beat cues • Conductors and teachers who need quick access to tempo markings PROFESSIONAL PRECISION • Ultra-low latency synthesized audio – no perceptible delay • Full Italian tempo terms (Largo to Prestissimo) with one-tap selection • Complete time signatures: 1/4 to 12/8 and beyond • First-beat accent with distinct sound and animation ACCESSIBILITY FIRST • Designed with hearing-impaired users in mind • Strong visual contrast between downbeat and weak beats • The cat's exaggerated first-beat animation makes bar starts unmistakable • Full VoiceOver support • Light and Dark mode for any environment MINIMALIST DESIGN • Clean interface that keeps focus on the cat • No ads, no clutter • Works beautifully on iPhone and iPad • Free to use, no subscription needed Download Cat Metronome and make every practice session a little more delightful.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cat Metronome at 5.0 against Metronome's 4.1. Cat Metronome also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 61%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Metronome's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 2). On price, device support 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. Metronome sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cat Metronome asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cat Metronome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metronome has 3.7K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Cat Metronome's.
Metronome ships an update every 8 months, Cat Metronome fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Metronome | Cat Metronome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (3.7K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.7K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chris & Uwe | Nekopan Lab LLC |
Customer experience
Metronome
Cat Metronome
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
Cat Metronome
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Metronome
- Remove Ads$1.99
Cat Metronome
No in-app purchases
Questions
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