# Metronome+ vs PiaTune

The clearest difference is ads: PiaTune at none against Metronome+'s shown. PiaTune also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (78% vs 69%). Metronome+'s advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 11). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Metronome+ sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and PiaTune sells 3 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 PiaTune. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metronome+ has 1.2K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Metronome+'s written reviews are positive against 78% of PiaTune's.

Metronome+ ships an update every 6 weeks, PiaTune every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metronome+ | PiaTune |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-plus/id434136233/reviews)** | [4.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piatune/id1441771210/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dynamic App Design LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/434136236) | [HAKKI BAYKA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441771209) |

## 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


### PiaTune

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piatune/id1441771210)

This app assists professional piano tuners and enthusiasts in achieving precise piano tunings. It offers a simple, fast, and reliable method for measuring inharmonicity and setting tuning parameters, with advanced features for voicing and beat measurement.

**Highlights:** Professional-grade piano tuning, Measures inharmonicity quickly, Customizable tuning parameters, Voicing and beat measurement tools, Precise to +/- 0.01 cents, Supports various piano types

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Home Version | $19.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro Version | $79.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro Version | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metronome+ free?

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

### Is PiaTune free?

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

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

Metronome+ is rated higher. Metronome+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while PiaTune averages 4.4 from 11 ratings.

### Do Metronome+ or PiaTune have ads?

Metronome+ shows ads; PiaTune does not.

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

Metronome+ ships an update every 6 weeks, and PiaTune every 2 weeks. Most recently, Metronome+ was updated on October 26, 2026 and PiaTune on October 26, 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.*