Comparison

Talking Tuner vs Metronome touch

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

Head to head
About

Talking Tuner

This chromatic tuner is sound-activated and speaks to inform you if your instrument is in tune. It's designed for hands-free operation, making it easy to use without looking at the screen. Ideal for musicians who need auditory feedback while tuning.

Highlights
  • Sound-activated tuning
  • Auditory feedback (speaks note and pitch)
  • Hands-free operation
  • Chromatic tuning
  • Adjustable tuning resolution
  • Works with or without VoiceOver
Features
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HotPaw Talking Tuner is a hands-off, sound-activated, talking, chromatic, musical instrument tuner. It talks to tell you if your instrument is in tune or not; so you don't even have to look at it or touch the display. Talking Tuner uses speech synthesis, and works with or without VoiceOver being enabled. This app was created because I received a request to develop an iPhone app which could help a vision-challenged individual tune their musical instrument. This app is the result. With the Auto-Speak switch turned on, Talking Tuner will listen for a note to be played, and then, after waiting for the end of the sound (so as not to talk over it), will speak the note name, and how many cents sharp or flat the end of the note is estimated to be. Using headphones may help make it easier to hear what this app is saying while tuning. Make sure to turn the volume up high enough to hear it. The pitch estimation algorithm works best for notes between 2 octaves below Middle-C to 2 octaves above Middle-C. It may not work as well for very low notes, very high notes, or with any background noise, harmony, or accompaniment present. The default tuning resolution is about +- 3 cents (3/100ths of the pitch difference between semitones). Optional higher resolution tuning settings may result in a slower tuning response.

About

Metronome touch

This precise metronome app offers advanced synchronization features, including Ableton Link compatibility, for musicians. Customize beat patterns, save unlimited presets, and enjoy a sleek, accessible interface designed for all Apple devices.

Highlights
  • High accuracy metronome (20-999 bpm)
  • Pendulum synchronization
  • Ableton Link compatibility
  • Customizable beat patterns (1-12 beats)
  • Unlimited preset saving with iCloud sync
  • Dark/light design and professional sounds
  • VoiceOver accessibility
Features
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Work with what you love. For iPhone, iPad, and Mac — one app across all your devices. One-time purchase. No subscriptions. High-precision engine (sample-accurate timing) A newly developed timing engine delivers exceptionally stable and accurate tempo across all supported devices. From 20 to 999 BPM. Pendulum metronome A visual metronome inspired by classic mechanical pendulums — intuitive, elegant, and easy to read. Fully synchronized (phase-accurate) Synchronize multiple devices seamlessly. Supports Ableton Link for shared tempo and phase sync (beat alignment) with compatible apps and hardware. Tick patterns (rhythmic step loops) Create rhythmic loops with 1 to 18 ticks. Each tick is a step in the loop, repeating seamlessly. For every tick, choose individually: • Tick sound (loud or soft – accent) • Tock sound (loud or soft – unaccented) • Silence (rest) This provides precise control over the audible rhythm pattern. Presets Save unlimited custom presets including BPM and tick patterns. Automatically synchronized across your devices via iCloud. Sounds and appearance Choose between light and dark mode. Select from a set of professional metronome sounds. Razor-sharp visuals Fully vector-based graphics ensure perfect rendering on all display sizes. Accessibility Built with full VoiceOver support. All core functions are accessible through clear, structured audio feedback. Better than ever A modern architecture, improved synchronization, and a highly optimized timing engine ensure a fast, reliable, and precise experience on every device. Immerse in pure precision. Metronome Touch. Download on the Apple App Store. More information: www.cu4uc.com

Screenshots

Talking Tuner1 screens
Metronome touch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Metronome touch at 4.6 against Talking Tuner's 3.5. Metronome touch also leads on ratings volume (224 vs 15) and review sentiment (87% vs 74%). Talking Tuner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and price ($0.99 vs $3.99). On update cadence, ads, monetization model 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

Talking Tuner costs $0.99 and Metronome touch $3.99 up front. Metronome touch sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Talking Tuner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Metronome touch holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metronome touch has 224 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Talking Tuner's written reviews are positive against 87% of Metronome touch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Talking Tuner versus Metronome touch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalking TunerMetronome touch
Price$0.99 — better$3.99
Rating3.5 (15 ratings)4.6 (224 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews86.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15224 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHotPaw ProductionsChris & Uwe

Customer experience

Talking Tuner

All ratings15 ratings
Positive53.3%
Neutral20.0%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive73.5%
Neutral17.6%
Negative8.8%

Metronome touch

All ratings223 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive86.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative10.6%

Bugs and requests

Talking Tuner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Metronome touch

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Sound stops working after phone calls or interruptions
  • No sound output on some devices
  • App crashes on launch (iPhone 5)
  • Frequent crashes requiring phone restart
  • Air sync beats drop out and fall out of sync
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  • Pendulum tick timing delay (appears on back-swing)
  • Random sound triggers with certain sound options
  • App unresponsive or requires memory clearing
  • Microphone permission requests not functioning properly
  • Sync devices lose connection and skip beats

Requested features

13 requests
  • Tuner integration
  • Lock screen tempo editing
  • Tap tempo feature for setting BPM
  • Subdivisions and different time signatures
  • More sound options and softer drum sounds
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  • Dark mode for menu/settings page
  • Shades of grey background options
  • Apple Watch support
  • Human voice beat counting
  • Higher maximum BPM speeds
  • Background audio operation
  • Volume control for desktop version
  • Simple button to start metronome (instead of slider)

In-app purchases

None

Talking Tuner

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Metronome touch

One-time2
  • Coffee for Chris$1.99
  • Cappuccino for Uwe$2.99

Questions

Is Talking Tuner free?
Talking Tuner costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Metronome touch free?
Metronome touch costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Talking Tuner or Metronome touch?
Metronome touch is rated higher. Talking Tuner averages 3.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Metronome touch averages 4.6 from 224 ratings.
Do Talking Tuner or Metronome touch have ads?
Neither Talking Tuner nor Metronome touch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Talking Tuner or Metronome touch?
Talking Tuner ships an update every 4 months, and Metronome touch every 4 months. Most recently, Talking Tuner was updated on October 24, 2026 and Metronome touch on October 24, 2026.

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