# Metronome+ vs Violin Tuner Basic

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metronome+ | Violin Tuner Basic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-plus/id434136233/reviews)** | [4.4 (461 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/violin-tuner-basic/id1420917155/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 461 |
| Positive reviews | **68.2% of reviews** | 20.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 12 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


### Violin Tuner Basic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/violin-tuner-basic/id1420917155)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| A4 Calibrations 392Hz to 466Hz | $3.99 | one-time |
| Settings | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tuning Fork | $3.99 | one-time |
| Metronome | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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.

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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.*