Metronome Ϟ vs StkCtrl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Metronome Ϟ
This app offers a highly accurate metronome with visual and audio feedback, along with a practice timer. It features a beautiful design and advanced customization options for musicians. The app also supports background operation and offers various metronome sounds.
- Highly accurate audio and visual feedback
- Practice timer
- Visual indication of the beat
- iPhone LED flash visual feedback
- 8 metronome sounds
- Background mode
- Tap tempo functionality
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"Simple, useful, and good looking! Love it!" - D. Yang MetroTimer is the most accurate metronome app on the App Store. It provides highly accurate audio and visual feedback, and easy to use timer to track your practice sessions. MetroTimer is also one of the most beautifully designed metronome apps - it was recently featured on Behance! http://bit.ly/YyvU3k MetroTimer has been measured to be more accurate than any other metronome app for iOS. Most app store metronomes are derived from Apple sample code included with the iOS SDK (Software Development Kit). And regretfully, this code fails to account for all the factors that can cause small inaccuracies to build up over time. MetroTimer, created by a software company that specializes in clock time measurement and regulation, is guaranteed to meet laboratory standards for accurate timekeeping. Metronome Highlights: ● Tested with clock time regulation equipment ● Practice timer to track your practice sessions ● Visual indication allows you to "see" the beat ● iPhone LED flash visual feedback support ● 8 metronome sounds including human voice ● Background mode, blends with other audio ● Tap tempo functionality Metronome Pro (in-app purchase) adds these features: ● Custom time signatures ● Accents and subdivisions ● Interactive beat editor ● Presets list
StkCtrl
This app offers daily rhythm challenges to improve drumming skills. It features adjustable tempo, interactive play-along audio, and flexible sticking exercises to enhance versatility and control.
- Daily rhythm challenges
- Adjustable tempo
- Interactive play-along audio
- Flexible sticking exercises
- Skill improvement tools
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Elevate Your Drumming with a modern take on a timeless classic! Introducing the next evolution in drumming mastery: a contemporary twist on the classic Stone instructional book. Our app brings you a fresh daily rhythm designed to challenge and improve your drumming skills. Here’s what you can expect: Daily Challenges: Embrace new challenges every day to keep your practice exciting and rewarding. Adjustable Speed: Speed up or slow down the tempo to match your skill level and progress. Interactive Play-Along: Listen and play along with high-quality audio tracks to enhance your learning experience. Flexible Sticking: Experiment with different stickings to develop versatility and control. Feel the power growing in your hands and watch your skills soar. Every day is a new opportunity to become a better drummer. #DrummingMastery #ModernStone #DailyRhythm #ChallengeYourself #GetBetter
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Metronome Ϟ at Free against StkCtrl's $0.99. Metronome Ϟ also leads on ratings volume (37K vs 9). StkCtrl's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence 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
Metronome Ϟ is free to download; StkCtrl costs $0.99 up front. Metronome Ϟ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. StkCtrl asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Metronome Ϟ against 4.6 for StkCtrl. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metronome Ϟ has 37K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Metronome Ϟ's written reviews are positive against 100% of StkCtrl's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Metronome Ϟ | StkCtrl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (37K ratings) | 4.6 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 37K — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ONYX Apps | N. Wheeler |
Customer experience
Metronome Ϟ
StkCtrl
Bugs and requests
Metronome Ϟ
Reported bugs
3 issues- Metronome stops unexpectedly
- Compatibility issues with headphones
- Tempo adjustments not always consistent
Requested features
4 requests- Allow editing of presets
- Add more time signature options
- Provide more sound options
- Ability to set custom practice timers
StkCtrl
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Metronome Ϟ
- MetroTimer Pro$9.99
StkCtrl
No in-app purchases
