Comparison

Metronome+ vs Violin Tuner Basic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

Metronome+

Metronome, Tuner and More

Free

🎵 Music

★ 4.51.2K ratingsView app →

Violin Tuner Basic

Fast & accurate violin tuning

Free

🎵 Music

★ 4.4461 ratingsView app →

About

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.

Highlights

Metronome with customizable accents
Chromatic tuner
Practice recorder
Auto loop function
Setlist saving
Pitch player

Features

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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.

About

Violin Tuner Basic

Instantly tune your violin with precision using this app. It offers ultra-accurate frequency display and visual guidance, making it ideal for all skill levels. Advanced features and a tuning fork are available through in-app purchases.

Highlights

Ultra-accurate frequency display (Hz)
Adjustable A4 temperaments
Tuning fork (IAP)
Lightning-fast response
LED tuning indicator
Tuned string lights up

Features

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Tune your violin instantly with precision and ease! Perfect for beginners, students, and professional players. • Ultra-accurate — displays exact frequency in Hz • A4 temperaments 392Hz–466Hz • Includes tuning fork & advanced settings (IAP) • Lightning-fast response and sensitivity • LED tuning indicator for simple visual guidance • Tuned string lights up on screen • Universal app — iPhone & iPad Allow microphone access to enable tuning. Settings > Privacy > Microphone. Questions or ideas? feedback@daikyoujulabs.com

Screenshots

Metronome+4 screens

Violin Tuner Basic4 screens

Verdict

The call

Metronome+ and Violin Tuner Basic both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Metronome+'s written reviews are positive against 21% of Violin Tuner Basic's. Violin Tuner Basic's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Metronome+ sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Violin Tuner Basic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Metronome+ against 4.4 for Violin Tuner Basic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 461 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Metronome+'s written reviews are positive against 21% of Violin Tuner Basic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metronome+ ships an update every 6 weeks, Violin Tuner Basic every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

Metronome+ versus Violin Tuner Basic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Metronome+	Violin Tuner Basic
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.5 (1.2K ratings) — better	4.4 (461 ratings)
Positive reviews	68.2% of reviews — better	20.7% of reviews
Number of ratings	1.2K — better	461
Update frequency	Every 6 weeks	Every 2 weeks — better
Ads	Yes	Yes
In-app purchases	Yes	Yes
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	13 MB	12 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Dynamic App Design LLC	Pedro Daniel Macalupu Cumpen

Customer experience

Metronome+

All ratings1,199 ratings

Positive88.6%

Neutral4.0%

Negative7.4%

Written reviews211 reviews

Positive68.2%

Neutral8.1%

Negative23.7%

Violin Tuner Basic

All ratings461 ratings

Positive86.1%

Neutral3.7%

Negative10.2%

Written reviews87 reviews

Positive20.7%

Neutral4.6%

Negative74.7%

User reviews

Metronome+

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What 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

Violin Tuner Basic

From 461 App Store ratings

What we love

👍 Easy to learn and tune
😍 Good for voice check
😊 Useful for beginners
✅ Works for violin tuning
💯 Excellent tool for tuning

Room to improve

💸 Charged without service
💳 Unwanted charges
❌ In-app purchases required
👎 Poor functionality
😠 Feeling scammed

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

Violin Tuner Basic

Reported bugs

8 issues

G string tuning not working
App crashes or freezes
Ads continue after payment
In-app purchases not activating features
App asks to pay again after purchase

Show 3 more

Lost purchased features after update
App doesn't detect E5
App doesn't play a note

Requested features

4 requests

Fix G string tuning
Update functionality
Provide clear explanations
Add help section

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Metronome+

One-time7

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

5 purchases

Violin Tuner Basic

One-time5

Remove ads$3.99
A4 Calibrations 392Hz to 466Hz$3.99
Settings$3.99

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Tuning Fork$3.99
Metronome$3.99

Questions

Is Metronome+ free?

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

Is Violin Tuner Basic free?

Violin Tuner Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Which has better reviews, Metronome+ or Violin Tuner Basic?

Metronome+ is rated higher. Metronome+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Violin Tuner Basic averages 4.4 from 461 ratings.

Do Metronome+ or Violin Tuner Basic have ads?

Both Metronome+ and Violin Tuner Basic show ads.

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

Metronome+ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Violin Tuner Basic every 2 weeks. Most recently, Metronome+ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Violin Tuner Basic on September 16, 2026.