# Metronome+ vs Charango Tuner Basic

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metronome+ | Charango Tuner Basic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-plus/id434136233/reviews)** | [4.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charango-tuner-basic/id1323369118/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#181** |
| Size | 13 MB | 16 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) | [Pedro Daniel Macalupu Cumpen](https://appshunter.io/developer/492172409) |

## 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


### Charango Tuner Basic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charango-tuner-basic/id1323369118)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Precise frequency display in Hz, High responsiveness and sensitivity, Intuitive user interface, LED tuning indicator, Visual tuned string indicator, Universal app support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metronome+ free?

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

### Is Charango Tuner Basic free?

Charango Tuner Basic costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Metronome+ or Charango Tuner Basic?

Metronome+ is rated higher. Metronome+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Charango Tuner Basic averages 4.4 from 16 ratings.

### Do Metronome+ or Charango Tuner Basic have ads?

Metronome+ shows ads; Charango Tuner Basic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Metronome+ or Charango Tuner Basic?

Metronome+ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Charango Tuner Basic every 7 months. Most recently, Metronome+ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Charango Tuner Basic on September 17, 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.*