Metronome+ vs iDrumTune Precision Drum Tuner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Metronome+
This app provides a versatile metronome with additional tools for musicians. It includes a chromatic tuner, recording capabilities, looping functions, and setlist management, all of which can operate alongside the metronome. Unlock all features with an in-app purchase.
- Metronome with customizable accents
- Chromatic tuner
- Practice recorder
- Auto loop function
- Setlist saving
- Pitch player
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Metronome+ is so much more than just a metronome. It also offers a chromatic tuner, record mode, loop mode, setlist and pitch player- that all work simultaneously with the Metronome. ______________________________________ "Simple to use and brilliantly designed" -Evolver.fm/Wired.com "...cleanest, smoothest-operating metronome app we’ve ever come across" -ibtimes.com "'...offers everything you need in a metronome." -AppAdvice.com ______________________________________ Features: Metronome Mode - Customize accents and more Chromatic Tuner - works simultaneously with Metronome! Recorder - Record and share your practice Auto Loop Function- adjusts tempo automatically over time Setlist - Save your favorite settings 7 custom accent colors Metronome+ is free with an in app purchase to unlock all modes.
iDrumTune Precision Drum Tuner
This advanced system helps drummers achieve perfect drum tuning with unparalleled accuracy. It educates users on drum acoustics and tuning techniques through an app and online tutorials, enabling them to create musical drum sounds.
- Pitch Tuning
- Lug Tuning
- Resonant Head Tuning
- Spectrum Analyzer
- Drum Kit Presets
- Online Tutorials
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DRUMS ARE COMPLEX. TUNING SHOULDN’T BE. It's an app and a training course - everything you need to become a drum tuning pro! This latest version has been completely rebuilt from the ground up & introduces new onboard coaching, tone training, and an in-app masterclass. Start learning today with the app and the drum tuning essentials covered in lessons one to five of our drum acoustics training masterclass, free of charge at www.learndrumtuning.com. "an invaluable aid not only for drummers but also studio engineers and producers" - Sound on Sound Magazine "I can’t recommend this app highly enough ... for the money, it is indispensable. It's simple, accurate, looks good, and the tuning information is worth the cost of the app alone." - www.mikedolbear.com “***** I never knew I could have this much fun tuning drums!” – Adamrod (App Store review) “***** Just tuned my first drum and this app is awesome!” – bburt85 (App Store review) “***** Buy this app if you are a drummer!!!” – Lildrummerboy (App Store review) The original and most innovative drum tuning app - iDrumTune brings an unrivalled accuracy and a host of unique features for assisting with drum tuning. Built by world experts in drums and musical acoustics, iDrumTune is backed up by an integrated, progress-tracked AES-published masterclass on Drum Sound and Drum Tuning. iDrumTune includes the following features: Pitch Tuning – to make your drums sing and allow you to play musical phrases around the kit. Lug Tuning – to ensure that the drumhead is evenly tuned and gives a smooth and warm tone. Resonant Head Tuning – to allow you to be sure that the two heads are working together and giving rich overtones. In-App Coach – an intelligent on-screen assistant guides you through the tuning process in real time, helping to prevent false readings and guarantee success on your very first try. Spectrum Analyzer – so you can really start to understand what frequencies are excited and heard when playing the drums. Native LEARN Masterclass – our complete, world-class drum acoustics masterclass integrated natively into the app's LEARN tab, allowing you to track progress as you tune. Ear-Tuning Development – a responsive, keys-based tone generator to help you develop the active listening skills required for unassisted ear-tuning. Drum Kit Presets & Cloud Sync – save and load your favourite custom kit configurations via the interactive Drum Kit Designer, synced cross-platform to recall setups in seconds. iDrumTune is the first and by far the most intelligent and accurate system for analysing drum sounds and assisting tuning – developed by drummers, music producers and acoustics research Professors. iDrumTune provides you with a measurement of the drumhead vibration frequency; in Pitch Tuning mode, you simply hold your device over the center of a drum, about 2-4 inches away, then strike the drum in the center. iDrumTune shows the recorded sound waveform in real time and gives the strongest frequency recorded. There is also a tuning indicator bar which shows the drumhead tuning relative to musical notes, so iDrumTune can be used to ensure that your drums are in key with each other or the song you are playing. A frequency spectrum view also allows more detailed analysis. Our updated under-the-hood algorithms optimise detection between center and edge strikes, whilst Lug Tuning mode offers the simplest and most innovative method for tuning an even frequency response at the lug positions on the drumhead. Drum Tuning isn’t easy, and drums don’t respond exactly the same way every time you hit them. For that reason, it's valuable to know a little about the science of drum tuning. iDrumTune includes the complete, natively integrated drum acoustics masterclass in the LEARN tab to help you get the best from the app and become an expert drum tuner! Access the drum acoustics essentials covered in lessons one to five, free of charge, at www.learndrumtuning.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Metronome+ at Free against iDrumTune Precision Drum Tuner's $12.99. iDrumTune Precision Drum Tuner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Metronome+ is free to download; iDrumTune Precision Drum Tuner costs $12.99 up front. Metronome+ sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. iDrumTune Precision Drum Tuner asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Metronome+ against 4.6 for iDrumTune Precision Drum Tuner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Metronome+'s written reviews are positive against 63% of iDrumTune Precision Drum Tuner's.
Metronome+ ships an update every 6 weeks, iDrumTune Precision Drum Tuner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Metronome+ | iDrumTune Precision Drum Tuner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $12.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.2K ratings) | 4.6 (2.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews — better | 63.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | 2.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #18 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dynamic App Design LLC | RT Sixty Ltd |
Customer experience
Metronome+
iDrumTune Precision Drum Tuner
User reviews
Metronome+
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔊 Loud and clear metronome sound
- 🎨 Variety of metronome sounds
- ⏱️ Flexible tempo and time signature options
- 🎶 Useful for music practice
Room to improve
- 💸 Paid features behind paywall
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🔍 Small buttons and UI elements
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
iDrumTune Precision Drum Tuner
From 2.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate tuning
- 💡 Helpful tutorials and explanations
- 🔍 Detailed frequency analysis
- 📚 Comprehensive drum tuning knowledge
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent readings
- 🤔 Steep learning curve
- 🔢 Confusing interface
- 🔇 Lack of audio samples/tones
- 🔄 Frequent crashes or freezes
Bugs and requests
Metronome+
Reported bugs
3 issues- Metronome stops when app is in background
- Subdivisions not saving in setlists
- Frequent crashes when changing settings
Requested features
5 requests- Vibration option for metronome
- Ability to save custom tempo presets
- Dark mode or theme options
- Ability to export/share recorded practice sessions
- Metronome volume control
iDrumTune Precision Drum Tuner
Reported bugs
3 issues- Microphone not working after minimizing app
- Readings jumping between vastly different frequencies
- Inability to reset tuning settings for a drum
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- More preset drum kits
- Ability to tune non-standard drum configurations
- Improved microphone sensitivity for low frequencies
- Integration with physical drum tuning hardware
In-app purchases
Metronome+
- Record Mode$3.99
- Pitch Mode$3.99
- Setlist Mode$3.99
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- Practice Mode$3.99
- Options menu and settings$3.99
- Enable Option Menu$3.99
- Unlock Everything$9.99
iDrumTune Precision Drum Tuner
No in-app purchases
Questions
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