Metronome+ vs Charango Tuner Basic
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.
Charango Tuner Basic
Easily tune your charango with this precise and responsive application. It features an intuitive interface with visual indicators to guide you, making it suitable for musicians of all skill levels. Get accurate frequency readings and tune in seconds.
- Precise frequency display in Hz
- High responsiveness and sensitivity
- Intuitive user interface
- LED tuning indicator
- Visual tuned string indicator
- Universal app support
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Tune your charango with precision and ease, within seconds! Optimal for beginners, intermediate and advanced musicians! · The most accurate - displays the exact sound frequency in Hz. · Highest responsiveness and sensitivity. · Intuitive user interface with LED tuning indicator. · Visual indicators - tuned string lights up. · Universal app - works with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. --- Please make sure to allow microphone access to this app when prompted. Check it under Settings>Privacy>Microphone. Thank you. --- Got ideas? Questions? Please send us your feedback through our site or to feedback@daikyoujulabs.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Metronome+ at Free against Charango Tuner Basic's $9.99. Metronome+ also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 16) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). Charango Tuner Basic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, device support and iOS requirement 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; Charango Tuner Basic costs $9.99 up front. Metronome+ sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Charango Tuner Basic asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Metronome+ against 4.4 for Charango Tuner Basic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metronome+ has 1.2K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Metronome+ ships an update every 6 weeks, Charango Tuner Basic every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Metronome+ | Charango Tuner Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.2K ratings) — better | 4.4 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #181 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dynamic App Design LLC | Pedro Daniel Macalupu Cumpen |
Customer experience
Metronome+
Charango Tuner Basic
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
Charango Tuner Basic
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Charango Tuner Basic
No in-app purchases
Questions
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