METRONOME STAR vs GORILLA DRUM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
METRONOME STAR
This music app features a metronome with a unique visualizer where stars sway to the rhythm. It provides a steady beat for musicians and performers. The app is free to download and use.
- Star visualizer
- Rhythm keeper
- Steady beat
- Free to use
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星が揺れてリズムを刻むメトロノームです。
GORILLA DRUM
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【Practice】 ・Includes ready-to-play practice phrases such as 8-beat, 16-beat, and rudiments ・Easily adjust the tempo (BPM) and number of repetitions during practice ・Set the tempo (BPM) to gradually increase as you practice ・Choose which parts to hear, such as only the bass drum or snare, so you can focus on areas you want to improve 【Create】 ・Use the piano roll to enter individual drum sounds such as snare and bass drum ・Combine preset phrases to create your own original practice phrases 【Share】 ・Post the practice phrases you create ・GORILLAS members can preview phrases posted by other users and download their favorites for practice Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: METRONOME STAR at none against GORILLA DRUM's 3. GORILLA DRUM's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 27.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. GORILLA DRUM sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. METRONOME STAR asks for nothing beyond the download.
METRONOME STAR ships an update every 9 months, GORILLA DRUM every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | METRONOME STAR | GORILLA DRUM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yuki Yasoshima | Bouzer LLC |
In-app purchases
METRONOME STAR
No in-app purchases
GORILLA DRUM
- GORILLAS Monthly Membership Plan$0.991 Month
- GORILLAS Yearly Membership Plan$9.991 Year
- Remove Ads & Unlock Limits$9.99
Questions
Is METRONOME STAR free?
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Do METRONOME STAR or GORILLA DRUM have ads?
Which is updated more often, METRONOME STAR or GORILLA DRUM?
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