# Tempo vs Pluck

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tempo | Pluck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempo-metronome-with-setlist/id304731501/reviews)** | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pluck/id6502628890/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **83.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 16 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frozen Ape Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304731504) | [Murat Ayfer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529563893) |

## What reviewers say

### Tempo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempo-metronome-with-setlist/id304731501)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 35+ time signatures, Customizable rhythm patterns, Setlist creation and management, Automatic tempo adjustment, Visual and auditory feedback, External controller support, Pitch pipe

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Theme Editor | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Theme Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliable and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate and responsive
- 💡 Versatile with many features
- 🎨 Customizable interface
- ⏱️ Helpful for practice and performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when trying to export/share setlists
- 🐛 Tempo dial glitches when adjusting quickly
- 🔊 Click volume too low for use with in-ear monitors
- 📱 No support for split-screen on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Tap tempo not working on newer iPhones
- Metronome randomly stops during use
- Setlist management issues causing crashes

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pluck/id6502628890)

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.

**Highlights:** String plucking simulation, Draw custom strings, Compose original songs, Listen to classical music, Self-playing strings, Natural feel

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tempo free?

Tempo costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Pluck free?

Pluck costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tempo or Pluck?

Tempo is rated higher. Tempo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Pluck averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Tempo or Pluck have ads?

Neither Tempo nor Pluck shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tempo or Pluck?

Tempo ships an update every 3 months, and Pluck daily. Most recently, Tempo was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pluck on October 16, 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.*