# iStroboSoft vs Piper's Metronome

The clearest difference is price: Piper's Metronome at Free against iStroboSoft's $9.99. Piper's Metronome also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3). iStroboSoft's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and chart position (#14 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Piper's Metronome is free to download; iStroboSoft costs $9.99 up front. iStroboSoft sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Piper's Metronome sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Piper's Metronome holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 298 and 447 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of iStroboSoft's written reviews are positive against 83% of Piper's Metronome's.

iStroboSoft ships an update fortnightly, Piper's Metronome every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iStroboSoft | Piper's Metronome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (298 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istrobosoft/id308296029/reviews) | **[4.8 (447 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipers-metronome/id1445858200/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 298 | **447** |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peterson Tuners](https://appshunter.io/developer/308296032) | [Avoir Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222990125) |

## What reviewers say

### iStroboSoft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istrobosoft/id308296029)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This application provides highly accurate tuning for musical instruments, offering professional-grade precision with a real-time strobe display. It supports various tuning modes, temperaments, and input methods, making it suitable for both acoustic and electric instruments.

**Highlights:** 1/10th cent accuracy, Real-time strobe display, Guided Mode Tuning, 12 Temperaments with adjustable root, Assisted Low Note Detection, Drop/Capo mode, Adjustable Concert A

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extended Frequency Modes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bluegrass Sweeteners | $5.99 | one-time |
| Buzz Feiten Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Guitar & Bass Sweeteners | $5.99 | one-time |
| Orchestral Sweeteners | $5.99 | one-time |
| World Sweetener Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tuning Tools | $9.99 | one-time |
| Steel Guitar Sweeteners | $14.99 | one-time |
| Harmonic Tuning | $19.99 | one-time |
| Keyboard Sweeteners | $19.99 | one-time |
| Full Discounted Upgrade Pack | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Extremely accurate
- 🔒 Reliable and stable
- 👍 Fantastic for instrument setup and intonation
- 👍 Portable and convenient
- 👍 Excellent value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for additional features
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, jumps between notes
- 🐛 Struggles with low and high notes
- 🐛 Microphone input not always reliable

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes on certain iOS versions
- Incorrect note detection on some instruments
- Display issues with newer iPhone/iPad models

**Requested features**

- Add support for more sweetened tunings and temperaments
- Improve display visibility and layout for newer devices
- Integrate with audio apps and allow routing through other apps
- Add Apple Watch app for quick tuning access
- Improve noise filtering and input sensitivity


### Piper's Metronome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipers-metronome/id1445858200)

This intuitive metronome is designed for bagpipe players, offering precise control and powerful tools for all styles of music. It features smart presets, customizable rhythm and pulsing settings, and the ability to build, save, and share custom tune sets.

**Highlights:** Ring-style display, Smart Presets for tune types, Customizable rhythm and pulsing, Build and share custom tune sets, Tempo adjustment slider, Tap tempo function, Preset speed levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PIper's Metronome Unlock | $22.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iStroboSoft free?

iStroboSoft costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Piper's Metronome free?

Piper's Metronome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iStroboSoft or Piper's Metronome?

Piper's Metronome is rated higher. iStroboSoft averages 4.3 out of 5 from 298 ratings, while Piper's Metronome averages 4.8 from 447 ratings.

### Do iStroboSoft or Piper's Metronome have ads?

Neither iStroboSoft nor Piper's Metronome shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iStroboSoft or Piper's Metronome?

iStroboSoft ships an update fortnightly, and Piper's Metronome every 4 months. Most recently, iStroboSoft was updated on September 25, 2026 and Piper's Metronome on September 23, 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.*