# the Clave vs Rhythm Generator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: the Clave at none against Rhythm Generator's 2. the Clave also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 79%) and device support (4 vs 2). Rhythm Generator's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rhythm Generator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. the Clave asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for the Clave against 4.8 for Rhythm Generator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 219 and 56 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of the Clave's written reviews are positive against 79% of Rhythm Generator's.

the Clave ships an update every 6 months, Rhythm Generator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | the Clave | Rhythm Generator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-clave/id328220389/reviews) | [4.8 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-generator/id6741359170/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **219** | 56 |
| Positive reviews | **87.9% of reviews** | 78.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 22 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drew Milloy](https://appshunter.io/developer/328220392) | [PolyNome Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/988568871) |

## What reviewers say

### the Clave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-clave/id328220389)

This app provides a metronome with five selectable clave patterns for practicing Latin American music and other styles. It displays patterns in traditional notation, allows tempo adjustment, and offers background playback. Users can customize sound options for a personalized practice experience.

**Highlights:** Five selectable clave patterns, Traditional notation display, 3:2 and 2:3 clave switching, Variable tempo (40-200 BPM), Background playback, Customizable sound options

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for practice
- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Helps internalize clave
- 👍 Good for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 App disappears
- 🐛 Sound quality issues
- 🐛 Tempo slider difficult

**Reported bugs**

- App disappears after a few months
- App crashes when opened
- App bombs out after clearing tempo adjustment screen
- Battery draining quickly
- App using high percentage of battery

**Requested features**

- Customize claves with manual rhythms
- Option to change metronome by one bpm
- Type in tempo instead of slider
- Add 2:3 Son Clave
- Add 6/8 bell pattern


### Rhythm Generator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-generator/id6741359170)

Master rhythm sight-reading and recall with endless, customizable challenges. Practice timing precision with various modes and share your creations. Ideal for musicians of all levels, including teachers creating custom worksheets.

**Highlights:** Random rhythm challenges, Adjustable difficulty levels, Support for any time signature, Customizable note groups, Flexible training modes, Screen recording with camera feed, PDF export for worksheets

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $15.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is the Clave free?

the Clave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Rhythm Generator free?

Rhythm Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, the Clave or Rhythm Generator?

the Clave and Rhythm Generator are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 219 and 56 ratings respectively.

### Do the Clave or Rhythm Generator have ads?

Neither the Clave nor Rhythm Generator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, the Clave or Rhythm Generator?

the Clave ships an update every 6 months, and Rhythm Generator fortnightly. Most recently, the Clave was updated on September 29, 2026 and Rhythm Generator on October 1, 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.*