Metronome+ vs Impulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Metronome with customizable accents
- Chromatic tuner
- Practice recorder
- Auto loop function
- Setlist saving
- Pitch player
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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.
Impulse
This app provides a highly accurate and customizable metronome for musicians. It allows users to program complex beat patterns, including subdivisions and rests, with a clear visual interface to understand rhythmic structures. Ideal for serious musicians looking to refine their timing and explore intricate rhythms.
- Visual subdivision editor
- Complex beat pattern programming
- Up to 100 beats per measure
- 20 subdivisions per beat
- Tempo range 10-600 BPM
- Sample-level accuracy
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Impulse is the metronome that lets you program virtually any combination of downbeats, upbeats, subdivisions, and rests. The UI shows you exactly where each beat and subdivision is located in time, helping you better understand complex rhythms. Impulse is also accurate to 0.00002 seconds, making it one of the most stable metronomes on iOS. Impulse is the ideal choice for the serious musician who wants to take their rhythm game to the next level. Features: - Visual subdivision editor - Up to 100 beats per measure and 20 subdivisions per beat - Program virtually any beat pattern & time signature you can think of - Tempo range of 10 - 600 BPM - Accurate to 0.00002 seconds (sample-level accuracy) - Tap for tempo - Simple & easy to understand
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Impulse at none against Metronome+'s 7. Impulse also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (92% vs 68%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support 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
Both are free to download. Metronome+ sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Impulse asks for nothing beyond the download.
Impulse holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 921 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Metronome+'s written reviews are positive against 92% of Impulse's.
Metronome+ ships an update every 6 weeks, Impulse monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Metronome+ | Impulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.2K ratings) | 4.7 (921 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | 91.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 921 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dynamic App Design LLC | Coda Labs Incorporated |
Customer experience
Metronome+
Impulse
User reviews
Metronome+
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Impulse
From 921 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Simplicity and features
- 👍 Good UI and polish
- 👍 Flexible and powerful
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Versatile and customizable
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔊 Sound issues
- 🤖 Lack of portrait mode
- 🔀 Overwriting presets without warning
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
Impulse
Reported bugs
3 issues- Fourth beat type not changing sound properly
- Metronome stops working when switching apps
- No sound on some devices
Requested features
7 requests- Ability to create and name custom presets
- Different colors for downbeats
- Quick toggle for sound on/off
- Support for odd time signatures
- Ableton Link/MIDI sync
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- Ability to import custom sounds
- Countdown timer before metronome starts
In-app purchases
Metronome+
- 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
Impulse
No in-app purchases
Questions
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