# Talking Tuner vs Metronome touch

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Tuner | Metronome touch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [3.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tuner/id421065079/reviews) | **[4.6 (224 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-touch/id475805800/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **224** |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews | **86.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 1 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HotPaw Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/285074853) | [Chris & Uwe](https://appshunter.io/developer/297704517) |

## What reviewers say

### Talking Tuner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tuner/id421065079)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Metronome touch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-touch/id475805800)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee for Chris | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cappuccino for Uwe | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎨 Beautiful, elegant design resembling mechanical metronome
- 🎵 Accurate timekeeping and reliable performance
- 🔊 Natural, non-harsh sound quality
- 💾 Preset memory for saving tempo settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Insufficient volume for loud instruments like saxophone
- 🌈 Limited color/background options (black and white only)
- 🎵 Hard-edged, brittle sound options
- 🎚️ Overly sensitive tempo slider
- 🌓 Inconsistent dark mode across UI (menu lacks dark mode)

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Tuner integration
- Lock screen tempo editing
- Tap tempo feature for setting BPM
- Subdivisions and different time signatures
- More sound options and softer drum sounds


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*