Comparison

Modizer vs Nova Metronome

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

Head to head
About

Modizer

Listen to music from classic computers and consoles, supporting over 1100 formats. Access extensive music databases, manage your collection with playlists and archives, and enjoy high-quality MIDI playback with lyrics. Features include background playback, visualizations, and a built-in web browser.

Highlights
  • Supports over 1100 music formats
  • High-quality MIDI playback with lyrics
  • Access to music databases (Modland, HVSC, ASMA)
  • Built-in web browser with FTP/HTTP downloads
  • Playlist and archive support
  • Multiple visualizations
  • Background playback
Features
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Modizer is a multiformat modules & chiptunes player which allows you to listen to computers and consoles music (ZX Spectrum, C64, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Amiga, PC, GB, GBA, NDS, NES, SNES, N64, SMS, Genesis/Megadrive, PcEngine, PSX, Saturn, Dreamcast, Arcade, ...). Modizer provides also high quality MIDI playback. Minimum requirement is a device running iOS 15.6 or more. Optimized for retina display. Based on multiple high quality playback engines and using either the FTP server, the builtin WEB browser or the integrated Modland, HVSC & ASMA databases you can discover or listen again to the best music from the videogames (8/16/32bits era) and demoscene history. Discover some real gems from famous people like Chris Huelsbeck, Jochen Hippel, Purple Motion, Lizardking, Audiomonster or Rob Hubbard, ... Main features: -Large compatibility (more than 1100 formats) thanks to multiple playback engines : Amiga and PC modules, Atari ST/Amstrad CPC, C64, Nintendo/Sega/Nec/Sony and even more ... -Midi + Lyrics support (info screen). -Direct internet access to Modland, HVSC, ASMA, VGMRips, P2612, Snesmusic, SMS Power collections & more. -Built-in Web browser allowing FTP/HTTP downloads, bookmarks and support of ZIP,GZ,LZH & RAR archives. -Built-in FTP server over WIFI connection : upload your music files with a simple FTP client. -Airplay -Playlists support. -Archives support : zip, gz, lha/lzh, 7z, rar, rsn. -Cover support (png/jpg/gif). Covers can be downloaded within Modizer using the webbrowser & "copy" image. -Search function (in local files/playlists/Modland/HVSC). -Rating & play counter of files. -Multiple visualisations : Milkdrop presets, patterns, 2D&3D spectrums, oscilloscopes, ... -Background playback & remote controller. -Highly configurable behaviour. Disclaimer: Internet accesses to the Modland, HVSC & ASMA libraries are provided as an as-is service, guarantee for availability and/or functionality is not given. Use this application at your own risk.

About

Nova Metronome

This practical metronome app offers a minimalist interface for musicians of all levels. It features adjustable tempos, beat subdivisions, and a visual pendulum, along with tuning references and display modes.

Highlights
  • Elegant and simple design
  • Adjustable tempo (40-208 BPM)
  • Beat subdivision options
  • Visual pendulum
  • Tuning reference pitches
  • Light and Dark modes
Features
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Developed by a music teacher, Nova Metronome is designed to be simple and practical. It has a no-fuss interface and it's easy to use when practicing, both for beginners and professional musicians. FEATURES - Elegant, clear, and simple design - Tempo marks and numbers like a traditional metronome - Large, easy-to-tap adjustment buttons - The beat can be subdivided - Subdivisions can be toggled on and off to create different rhythms - A visual 'pendulum' - Two tuning reference pitches: A4 and B-Flat4 - Light and Dark mode - Screen does not go to sleep while using the metronome SPECIFICATIONS - BPM 40-208 using Maelzel's scale - Beat subdivision: none, 2, 3, and 4 - Appearance modes: Dark, Light, and System - Tuning reference pitches: A4=440Hz and B-Flat4

Screenshots

Modizer4 screens
Nova Metronome3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nova Metronome at 4.9 against Modizer's 4.4. Nova Metronome also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Modizer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 23 months) and ratings volume (90 vs 22). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Modizer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Nova Metronome asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nova Metronome holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 90 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Modizer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nova Metronome's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Modizer ships an update monthly, Nova Metronome every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Modizer versus Nova Metronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModizerNova Metronome
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (90 ratings)4.9 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings90 — better22
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 23 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size361 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperYoyoFRThomas J Foster

Customer experience

Modizer

All ratings90 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews279 reviews
Positive82.1%
Neutral9.7%
Negative8.2%

Nova Metronome

All ratings22 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Modizer

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Crashes when viewing playlists
  • Playlist not refreshing after deleting songs
  • SPC music looping issues
  • FLAC playback broken in recent update
  • SID track playback issues after update
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  • Favorites playlist not working as expected

Requested features

9 requests
  • Fade length setting
  • WSR (Wonderswan) format support
  • FLAC support
  • More frequent updates
  • UI customization options
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  • Ability to backup/restore playlists
  • Cloud storage integration
  • Infinite loop option for NSF files
  • Reduced volume for oscilloscope view

Nova Metronome

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Modizer

One-time3
  • Modizer small tip$1.99
  • Modizer medium tip$4.99
  • Modizer large tip$9.99
None

Nova Metronome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Modizer free?
Modizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nova Metronome free?
Nova Metronome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Modizer or Nova Metronome?
Nova Metronome is rated higher. Modizer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Nova Metronome averages 4.9 from 22 ratings.
Do Modizer or Nova Metronome have ads?
Neither Modizer nor Nova Metronome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Modizer or Nova Metronome?
Modizer ships an update monthly, and Nova Metronome every 23 months. Most recently, Modizer was updated on October 15, 2026 and Nova Metronome on October 10, 2026.

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