# Metronome Ϟ vs Metronome؜

The clearest difference is ads: Metronome؜ at none against Metronome Ϟ's shown. Metronome؜ also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Metronome Ϟ's advantage is ratings volume (37K vs 465) and review sentiment (80% vs 69%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Metronome Ϟ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Metronome؜ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Metronome Ϟ against 4.7 for Metronome؜. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metronome Ϟ has 37K ratings behind it against 465, 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 69% of Metronome؜'s.

Metronome Ϟ ships an update every 2 months, Metronome؜ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metronome Ϟ | Metronome؜ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome/id416443133/reviews) | **[4.7 (465 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome/id1669304593/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 465 |
| Positive reviews | **79.9% of reviews** | 68.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ONYX Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/356553882) | [Julian Boehm-Tettelbach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454384689) |

## What reviewers say

### Metronome Ϟ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome/id416443133)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MetroTimer Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great metronome
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Diverse settings
- 👍 Helpful timer
- 👍 Customizable sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paid version required for advanced features
- 🐛 Occasional freezing or crashing
- 🔒 Presets can't be rearranged in paid version

**Reported bugs**

- Metronome stops unexpectedly
- Compatibility issues with headphones
- Tempo adjustments not always consistent

**Requested features**

- Allow editing of presets
- Add more time signature options
- Provide more sound options
- Ability to set custom practice timers


### Metronome؜

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome/id1669304593)

Practice music with precision using a customizable metronome. Set tempo, time signatures, and accents. Save practice sessions and use tempo automation for effective training. Personalize the sound to your liking.

**Highlights:** Adjustable tempo, Multiple time signatures, Customizable subdivisions, Accent customization, Save songs and setlists, Tempo automation, Tone customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Metronome+ | $1.99 | per month |
| Metronome+ | $8.99 | per year |
| Metronome+ | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Aesthetically pleasing design
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎵 Great sound quality
- 💡 Innovative features
- 🚀 Lightweight and fast

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High cost for features
- 👎 Too complex for some
- 💸 Constant payment requests
- 🚫 Background operation issues
- 🗣️ Promotes pro version heavily

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during use
- Sound is sometimes too quiet
- Tap needs to be tapped 4 times
- Doesn't work in background

**Requested features**

- Bigger numbers for key signatures
- Stronger feedback when rotating wheel
- Silent mode with visual tempo display
- Shazam-like tempo recognition
- Play/stop on lock screen


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metronome Ϟ free?

Metronome Ϟ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Metronome؜ free?

Metronome؜ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Metronome Ϟ or Metronome؜?

Metronome؜ is rated higher. Metronome Ϟ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while Metronome؜ averages 4.7 from 465 ratings.

### Do Metronome Ϟ or Metronome؜ have ads?

Metronome Ϟ shows ads; Metronome؜ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Metronome Ϟ or Metronome؜?

Metronome Ϟ ships an update every 2 months, and Metronome؜ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Metronome Ϟ was updated on October 22, 2026 and Metronome؜ on October 21, 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.*