# Metronome+ vs iDrumTune Precision Drum Tuner

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.

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: 69% 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 October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metronome+ | iDrumTune Precision Drum Tuner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $12.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-plus/id434136233/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idrumtune-precision-drum-tuner/id1234266367/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.8% of reviews** | 63.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#11** |
| Size | 13 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dynamic App Design LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/434136236) | [RT Sixty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/509606275) |

## What reviewers say

### Metronome+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-plus/id434136233)

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.

**Highlights:** Metronome with customizable accents, Chromatic tuner, Practice recorder, Auto loop function, Setlist saving, Pitch player

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Record Mode | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pitch Mode | $3.99 | one-time |
| Setlist Mode | $3.99 | one-time |
| Practice Mode | $3.99 | one-time |
| Options menu and settings | $3.99 | one-time |
| Enable Option Menu | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔊 Loud and clear metronome sound
- 🎨 Variety of metronome sounds
- ⏱️ Flexible tempo and time signature options
- 🎶 Useful for music practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paid features behind paywall
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🔍 Small buttons and UI elements
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Metronome stops when app is in background
- Subdivisions not saving in setlists
- Frequent crashes when changing settings

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idrumtune-precision-drum-tuner/id1234266367)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Paid · Music, #65 Top Paid (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Pitch Tuning, Lug Tuning, Resonant Head Tuning, Spectrum Analyzer, Drum Kit Presets, Online Tutorials

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate tuning
- 💡 Helpful tutorials and explanations
- 🔍 Detailed frequency analysis
- 📚 Comprehensive drum tuning knowledge

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent readings
- 🤔 Steep learning curve
- 🔢 Confusing interface
- 🔇 Lack of audio samples/tones
- 🔄 Frequent crashes or freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Microphone not working after minimizing app
- Readings jumping between vastly different frequencies
- Inability to reset tuning settings for a drum

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metronome+ free?

Metronome+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iDrumTune Precision Drum Tuner free?

iDrumTune Precision Drum Tuner costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Metronome+ or iDrumTune Precision Drum Tuner?

iDrumTune Precision Drum Tuner is rated higher. Metronome+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while iDrumTune Precision Drum Tuner averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Metronome+ or iDrumTune Precision Drum Tuner have ads?

Metronome+ shows ads; iDrumTune Precision Drum Tuner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Metronome+ or iDrumTune Precision Drum Tuner?

Metronome+ ships an update every 6 weeks, and iDrumTune Precision Drum Tuner every 2 months. Most recently, Metronome+ was updated on October 29, 2026 and iDrumTune Precision Drum Tuner on October 26, 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.*