Comparison

Modizer vs AudioKit Hey 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

AudioKit Hey Metronome

Practice music hands-free with voice commands. Control tempo, beat patterns, and songs without touching your device. Features professional drum sounds and customizable themes for an engaging practice experience.

Highlights
  • Voice control for play, stop, and tempo
  • Professional drum and beat sounds
  • Customizable themes and backgrounds
  • 100+ subdivision and accent combinations
  • Setlist and song management
  • Ableton Link integration
Features
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Practicing becomes fun again! Whether your passion is guitar, brass, piano, strings, drums, woodwind, voice, dance, band – Hey Metronome is for YOU! “Hey Metronome app could change the way you practice.” – Music Radar "A must-have” – Create Digital Music “Hey Metronome is top-notch.” – Synth Anatomy "Best New Apps!" – Cult of Mac “It's got the groove, I like this!” – Roger Linn (Grammy-winnner, Music Tech Legend) “I can keep my hands on my violin, this is GREAT!” – Shen Yeh, San Francisco Philharmonic Orchestra // Played with Metallica & Megadeath • Fun and professional, yet simple enough for kids • Ditch the Click: Drum sounds by pro sound designers • Use your voice to play, stop, set the tempo, and more • Includes over a dozen themes. You can create your own themes. • Choose from 100+ subdivision & accent combinations • Use Ableton Link to control tempo in your favorite apps “Hey Metronome allows you to play and practice hands-free using voice commands. Effortless play and productivity—all without touching a device.” – KVR Audio Violinists never have to take their hands off their bow. Guitarists can keep their hands on their strings. This is magical. IT SOUNDS SO GOOD YOU’LL FORGET IT’S A METRONOME “You’ll experience drum beats, classic booming drum machines, and sounds designed to inspire and limit ear fatigue.” – KVR Audio • Full Setlist & Song system. Change songs hands free • Pick your time signatures, or through voice commands • Friendly and encouraging: upbeat motivational messages • Keep your hands on your instrument while you practice • Customize the background with family, pets, or band pics With Hey Metronome, you can put your earbuds on and control everything with your voice, from tempo and meter, to beat patterns, to even what song you are practicing. Just say, “Hey metronome set the tempo to 120,” “Hey metronome, shuffle,” or “Hey Metronome, next song,” and you’re off. GREAT FOR BANDS! "This is by far my favorite metronome app! Store tempos for songs and write setlists (drag & drop). It even responds to your voice! So many options, all easy!” – Ryan Chrys, award-winning guitar player / touring band leader “Hey Metronome impressed the heck out of me!” – Tim Webb, editor of Discchord Plus, you're supporting open-source and music education! • 100% of proceeds from this app go to support the AudioKit open-source project • Open Source: Metronome app source code will be released • No Internet required for Voice Control • Practice in airplane mode. Complete data privacy! “Hey Metronome: Now you can get hands-free metronome features while you practice and play – without worrying about privacy or needing signal” – Create Digital Music Please note that we all are volunteers. AudioKit does not have any sponsors or investors. We are all musician/developers who love making apps. Want to see Hey Metronome in action? Visit our website: http://audiokitpro.com/hey-metronome/ For friendly conversation about Hey Metronome, ideas, or to say hello, please email aure@audiokitpro.com

Screenshots

Modizer4 screens
AudioKit Hey Metronome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Modizer at Free against AudioKit Hey Metronome's $0.99. AudioKit Hey Metronome's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On review sentiment, 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

Modizer is free to download; AudioKit Hey Metronome costs $0.99 up front. Modizer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. AudioKit Hey Metronome asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AudioKit Hey Metronome holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AudioKit Hey Metronome has 459 ratings behind it against 91, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Modizer's written reviews are positive against 78% of AudioKit Hey Metronome's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Modizer ships an update monthly, AudioKit Hey Metronome every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Modizer versus AudioKit Hey Metronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModizerAudioKit Hey Metronome
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.4 (91 ratings)4.9 (459 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.1% of reviews — better78.3% of reviews
Number of ratings91459 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.511.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size361 MB78 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperYoyoFRAudioKit Pro

Customer experience

Modizer

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

AudioKit Hey Metronome

All ratings456 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral10.0%
Negative11.7%

User reviews

Modizer

From 91 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Best mid player
  • 👍 Plays custom formats accurately
  • 👍 Supports a huge number of formats
  • 👍 Ability to download music from inside the app
  • 👍 Can view information stored in custom formats

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Performance issues on older iPads
  • 🐛 Latest update has rendered app useless
  • 🐛 Playlist management issues
  • 🐛 Crashes when trying to download new music
  • 🐛 Confusing navigation and UI

AudioKit Hey Metronome

From 459 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
  • 🎵 Variety of drum sounds and patterns
  • 🎤 Hands-free voice control functionality
  • 💡 Innovative metronome with customization options
  • 🔗 Ableton Link support for syncing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes on iOS 18 and newer versions
  • 🔊 No Bluetooth or AirPlay support
  • 🎤 Voice recognition triggers randomly on ambient noise
  • 📵 Metronome stops when app is backgrounded
  • 🔌 Not compatible with IAA or AUv3 plugins

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

AudioKit Hey Metronome

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes immediately on launch with iOS 18.1
  • Metronome stops playing when app is brought to foreground
  • Voice recognition mistakes random noises for commands
  • Screen lock causes audio to become distorted/lo-fi
  • Microphone remains active after app closes
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  • Conflicts with Siri voice activation
  • App doesn't properly close with standard swipe gesture
  • Audio degradation every few bars when screen is locked

Requested features

10 requests
  • Remember tempo and settings between sessions
  • Simple backbeat or one-click metronome option
  • Tap tempo with voice command feedback
  • Mute/unmute touch gesture equivalent
  • Option to disable voice prompts
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  • Bluetooth and AirPlay support
  • IAA and AUv3 plugin compatibility
  • Keep screen on while metronome is playing
  • Proper app exit/quit button
  • Counting off feature with voice commands

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Modizer

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

AudioKit Hey Metronome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Modizer free?
Modizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AudioKit Hey Metronome free?
AudioKit Hey Metronome costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Modizer or AudioKit Hey Metronome?
AudioKit Hey Metronome is rated higher. Modizer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while AudioKit Hey Metronome averages 4.9 from 459 ratings.
Do Modizer or AudioKit Hey Metronome have ads?
Neither Modizer nor AudioKit Hey Metronome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Modizer or AudioKit Hey Metronome?
Modizer ships an update monthly, and AudioKit Hey Metronome every 9 days. Most recently, Modizer was updated on October 21, 2026 and AudioKit Hey Metronome on October 20, 2026.

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