Tempo vs Pluck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tempo
This highly accurate metronome app offers advanced features for musicians, including customizable time signatures, rhythm patterns, and visual feedback. It allows for the creation and management of setlists, automatic tempo adjustments, and integration with external controllers. The app also includes a pitch pipe and supports background playback.
- 35+ time signatures
- Customizable rhythm patterns
- Setlist creation and management
- Automatic tempo adjustment
- Visual and auditory feedback
- External controller support
- Pitch pipe
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Tempo is the bestselling and most accurate metronome on the App Store. Featured as "New and Noteworthy" and "Staff Favorite" by Apple on the main iTunes landing page. If you'll like to try Tempo out before purchasing, download Tempo Lite for free now. Ever since its release, Tempo has been consistently in the top 100 of the Music category in over 30 countries, and the top paid metronome app in most countries. Tempo's engine is written from the ground up for high accuracy and stability. It keeps going even in device lock mode, making it a useful aid for live drumming. Tempo features an innovative interface that morphs between modes that each presents a different combination of functionalities optimized for the task at hand. Five modes are available on the iPhone: Basic, Preset, Setlist, Practice and Gig. On the iPad, Preset, Gig and Complete modes are available, the last providing access to all controls. Visit www.frozenape.com for demo videos. Features Summary Configuration • 35 different time signatures, including compound and complex meters: 1-13/2, 1-13/4, 3/8, 5/8(2 variations), 6/8, 7/8(3 variations), 9/8, 12/8 • 6 rhythm patterns for simple meters and 3 for compound meters • Customize accents or turn beats off to create more complex rhythms • Tap tempo function • Tempo ranges from 10 to 800 Display • Visual feedback in the form of pulsating LEDs • Two pendulum types, each with two animation types • Flash whole screen • Fullscreen display mode with gesture controls Setlists • Store presets in multiple setlists • Advanced setlist management including search, overwriting, copying between setlists and multi-deletion • Quick editing • Share setlists via email • Backup via iTunes File Sharing Tracker and Automator • Track number of bars played or time your practice • Stop playback automatically when limit reached • Up to 2 bars of voice count in • Automatic adjustment of tempo every n number of bars or n amount of time • Loop and auto advance through setlists • Coach Mode alternates between unmuted and muted bars Sound • Choose from 14 sound sets, including one optimized for live drumming click tracks • Voice counting • Vibration mode • Pan audio left, right or centered • Volume control and mute button Control • Control setlists, tempo and playback with AirTurn, iRig BlueBoard, PageFlip Cicada, headphones remote and other accessories • Assign action to proximity sensor trigger Miscellaneous • Classical metronome and Italian tempo markings • Pitch pipe for playback of all 12 chromatic pitches (calibration from A = 414 to 466 Hz) • Multi-tasking support: plays in background, with audio from other apps • Four color themes • Theme Editor to create unlimited custom themes
Pluck
Experience a realistic string plucking simulator. Draw your own strings to create unique songs or listen to classical pieces played automatically. Discover the natural feel for yourself.
- String plucking simulation
- Draw custom strings
- Compose original songs
- Listen to classical music
- Self-playing strings
- Natural feel
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A string plucking simulator with a natural feel. You have to try it yourself to see. Draw strings & pluck your own songs, or enjoy classical music on self-playing strings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tempo at 84% against Pluck's 33%. Tempo also leads on ratings volume (4.9K vs 8) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Pluck's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). On ads, monetization model, 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
Tempo costs $2.99 and Pluck $3.99 up front. Tempo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Pluck asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tempo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tempo has 4.9K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Tempo's written reviews are positive against 33% of Pluck's.
Tempo ships an update every 3 months, Pluck daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tempo | Pluck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (4.9K ratings) — better | 4.5 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.9K — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #22 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Frozen Ape Pte. Ltd. | Murat Ayfer |
Customer experience
Tempo
Pluck
Bugs and requests
Tempo
Reported bugs
3 issues- Tap tempo not working on newer iPhones
- Metronome randomly stops during use
- Setlist management issues causing crashes
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to reorder songs in setlists
- Implement Bluetooth sync between devices
- Include more click sound options
- Allow programming of tempo changes and time signature changes within a song
Pluck
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tempo
- Theme Editor$0.99
- Premium Theme Pack$0.99
Pluck
No in-app purchases









