Comparison

Metronome Ϟ vs Lick

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

Lick

Features
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Most metronome apps are either too basic or locked behind a paywall. Lick gives you advanced features, completely free. Features: • High-precision audio engine — less than one second of drift over 48 hours of continuous playback. • Subdivisions — see and hear the subdivisions of every beat. • Sound library — choose between woodblock, hi-hat, and classic metronome sounds. • Clean, distraction-free interface — designed to stay out of your way while you practice. • Tap tempo — make Lick follow the rhythm of your favorite songs, easily and naturally. • Time signatures. • Tempo markings from Grave to Prestissimo. Every metronome feature is free. If you enjoy Lick, you can support its development by unlocking custom themes — colors, dark mode, and photo backgrounds — as an optional purchase.

Screenshots

Metronome Ϟ3 screens
Lick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lick at none against Metronome Ϟ's shown. Lick also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Metronome Ϟ's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Metronome Ϟ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metronome Ϟ ships an update every 2 months, Lick every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Metronome Ϟ versus Lick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetronome ϞLick
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (37K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings37K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperONYX AppsErik Escobedo

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

Lick

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Metronome Ϟ

One-time1
  • MetroTimer Pro$9.99
1 purchases

Lick

One-time1
  • Custom Themes$0.99

Questions

Is Metronome Ϟ free?
Metronome Ϟ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lick free?
Lick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Metronome Ϟ or Lick have ads?
Metronome Ϟ shows ads; Lick does not.
Which is updated more often, Metronome Ϟ or Lick?
Metronome Ϟ ships an update every 2 months, and Lick every 9 days. Most recently, Metronome Ϟ was updated on October 28, 2026 and Lick on October 25, 2026.

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