# Metronome+ vs BounceMeter

The clearest difference is price: Metronome+ at Free against BounceMeter's $1.99. Metronome+ also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 92). BounceMeter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (94% vs 68%). On in-app purchases, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Metronome+ is free to download; BounceMeter costs $1.99 up front. Metronome+ sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and BounceMeter sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BounceMeter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metronome+ has 1.2K ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Metronome+'s written reviews are positive against 94% of BounceMeter's.

Metronome+ ships an update every 6 weeks, BounceMeter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metronome+ | BounceMeter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-plus/id434136233/reviews) | **[4.7 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bouncemeter/id1372655869/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 92 |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 3 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) | [Dmitrii Klochkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1058553902) |

## 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


### BounceMeter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bouncemeter/id1372655869)

This app provides a highly accurate metronome with a visually intuitive bouncing ball animation. Customize beat sounds and volume to create dynamic rhythms. Sync seamlessly with other devices and applications using Ableton Link.

**Highlights:** Bouncing ball animation, Customizable beat volume and sound, Savable session presets, Tap tempo detection, Ableton Link synchronization, Adjustable tempo and beats per bar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee for Dmitry | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metronome+ free?

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

### Is BounceMeter free?

BounceMeter costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Metronome+ or BounceMeter?

BounceMeter is rated higher. Metronome+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while BounceMeter averages 4.7 from 92 ratings.

### Do Metronome+ or BounceMeter have ads?

Metronome+ shows ads; BounceMeter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Metronome+ or BounceMeter?

Metronome+ ships an update every 6 weeks, and BounceMeter fortnightly. Most recently, Metronome+ was updated on September 28, 2026 and BounceMeter on September 29, 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.*