Comparison

Metronome Ϟ vs Polymeter

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Polymeter

This metronome helps musicians practice complex time signatures and changing meters without constant resets. Create custom sequences, save them as songs, and share with bandmates.

Highlights
  • Combine multiple time signatures
  • Reorder bars with drag & drop
  • Create custom meters
  • Save and recall song sequences
  • Share songs with other musicians
Features
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Polymeter is a metronome designed for musicians who work with changing time signatures, odd meters, and complex arrangements so you never have to reset your click again. Key Features • Seamlessly combine multiple time signatures (4/4, 3/4, 6/8, 5/4, 7/8, 9/8) into a single continuous sequence. • Reorder instantly: drag & drop bars into the exact order you need • Custom meters: set custom beats + note values,, • Save & recall: save your sequence, title, and tempo as a song and reload anytime • Share a song to fellow musicians or band mates and they’ll be able to open it right in the app. Happy practicing!

Screenshots

Metronome Ϟ3 screens
Polymeter2 screens

Verdict

The call

Metronome Ϟ and Polymeter both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Metronome Ϟ's written reviews are positive against 0% of Polymeter's. Metronome Ϟ also leads on ratings volume (37K vs 5). Polymeter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Metronome Ϟ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Polymeter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Metronome Ϟ against 4.6 for Polymeter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metronome Ϟ has 37K ratings behind it against 5, 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 0% of Polymeter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metronome Ϟ ships an update every 2 months, Polymeter every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Metronome Ϟ versus Polymeter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetronome ϞPolymeter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (37K ratings) — better4.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews79.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings37K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperONYX AppsJack Gruber

Customer experience

Metronome Ϟ

All ratings36,843 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.5%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews944 reviews
Positive79.9%
Neutral7.5%
Negative12.6%

Polymeter

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Polymeter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Metronome Ϟ

One-time1
  • MetroTimer Pro$9.99
1 purchases

Polymeter

One-time1
  • Polymeter Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Metronome Ϟ free?
Metronome Ϟ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Polymeter free?
Polymeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Metronome Ϟ or Polymeter?
Metronome Ϟ is rated higher. Metronome Ϟ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while Polymeter averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Metronome Ϟ or Polymeter have ads?
Metronome Ϟ shows ads; Polymeter does not.
Which is updated more often, Metronome Ϟ or Polymeter?
Metronome Ϟ ships an update every 2 months, and Polymeter every 3 months. Most recently, Metronome Ϟ was updated on November 6, 2026 and Polymeter on November 5, 2026.

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