Comparison

Tempo vs Jamulus

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 35+ time signatures
  • Customizable rhythm patterns
  • Setlist creation and management
  • Automatic tempo adjustment
  • Visual and auditory feedback
  • External controller support
  • Pitch pipe
Features
Currently charting
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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

About

Jamulus

Connect with musicians worldwide for real-time, low-latency online jamming, rehearsals, and performances. Compatible with desktop versions, it enables bands, choirs, and individuals to play together seamlessly over the internet, regardless of location.

Highlights
  • Real-time online jamming
  • Low-latency sound
  • Remote rehearsals
  • Global musician connection
  • High-quality audio
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Features
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This is the official Jamulus App for iPad and iPhone compatible with Jamulus on your desktop. You should use wired headphones and a stable internet connection for good performance. For best performance, a wired audio interface and a wired internet connection or stable 5G cellular is highly recommended! Jamulus lets you play, rehearse, or jam with your friends, your band, or anyone you find online. Play together remotely in time with high quality, low-latency sound on a normal internet connection. All over the world Jamulus allows choirs to rehearse and rock bands to play. Jamulus brings folk and classical musicians together. It’s being used for remote music lessons, in schools and universities, in private and in public — all in real time on the Internet, as if you were there in person.

Screenshots

Tempo4 screens
Jamulus2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Jamulus at Free against Tempo's $2.99. Jamulus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Tempo's advantage is ratings volume (4.9K vs 1) and chart position (#41 vs unranked). On ads 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

Jamulus is free to download; Tempo costs $2.99 up front. Tempo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Jamulus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jamulus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tempo has 4.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tempo ships an update every 2 months, Jamulus monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Tempo versus Jamulus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempoJamulus
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (4.9K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.9K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#41 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB15 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFrozen Ape Pte. Ltd.Jonathan Chung

Customer experience

Tempo

All ratings4,759 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews1,097 reviews
Positive84.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative10.5%

Jamulus

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Jamulus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tempo

One-time2
  • Theme Editor$0.99
  • Premium Theme Pack$0.99
None

Jamulus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tempo free?
Tempo costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Jamulus free?
Jamulus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tempo or Jamulus?
Jamulus is rated higher. Tempo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Jamulus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Tempo or Jamulus have ads?
Neither Tempo nor Jamulus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tempo or Jamulus?
Tempo ships an update every 2 months, and Jamulus monthly. Most recently, Tempo was updated on October 26, 2026 and Jamulus on October 16, 2026.

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