# Modizer vs AudioKit Hey Metronome

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Modizer | AudioKit Hey Metronome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modizer/id393964792/reviews) | **[4.9 (459 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiokit-hey-metronome/id1492023479/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 91 | **459** |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 78.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 361 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YoyoFR](https://appshunter.io/developer/393964795) | [AudioKit Pro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307785645) |

## What reviewers say

### Modizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modizer/id393964792)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Modizer small tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Modizer medium tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Modizer large tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Fade length setting
- WSR (Wonderswan) format support
- FLAC support
- More frequent updates
- UI customization options


### AudioKit Hey Metronome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiokit-hey-metronome/id1492023479)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*