CL vs Metronome Precision
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CL
This app acts as a wireless remote for a specific audio recorder, offering transport control, input routing, and metadata editing. It requires a separate hardware accessory to function with the compatible device.
- Wireless remote control
- Transport control
- Input routing
- Signal level display
- Timecode display
- Metadata editing
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The CL-WiFi app is a wireless remote controller for the Sound Devices 788T 12-track recorder/mixer. It provides transport control, input routing, signal level and timecode display, and editing of a recording's metadata. To enable remote control functionality, a CL-WIFI interface accessory must be connected to the 788T.
Metronome Precision
A high-performance metronome app for musicians of all levels, offering ultra-precise timing, diverse sound options, and visual feedback. Save and recall rhythms, practice complex patterns, and enjoy a dark mode for comfortable use.
- Ultra-precise timing engine
- Variety of timbres
- Tap Tempo
- Rhythm Collections
- Rhythm Visualization
- Subdivision support
- Dark mode
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Build a steadier sense of rhythm with Metronome Precision on iPhone and iPad. Adjust the tempo, tap to find a beat, choose sounds and subdivisions, save rhythms, and use a practice countdown. Light and dark appearances keep the controls easy to read. Some features require a paid Pro subscription. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Metronome Precision at 4.6 against CL's 3.4. Metronome Precision also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). CL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (4.3 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. Metronome Precision sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. CL asks for nothing beyond the download.
Metronome Precision holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 5 respectively.
CL ships an update every 4 months, Metronome Precision weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CL | Metronome Precision |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (14 ratings) | 4.6 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 4.3 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sound Devices, LLC | Beijing Huwen Software Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
CL
Metronome Precision
In-app purchases
CL
No in-app purchases
Metronome Precision
- Song List$0.99
- Torch & Flash Screen$0.99
- Subdivision Support$0.99
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- More Timbres$0.99
- professional$2.99
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