Comparison

Metronome+ vs Ticks

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

Head to head
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

Ticks

This professional metronome helps musicians maintain rhythm with high accuracy and diverse settings. It offers customizable setlists, various time signatures, subdivisions, and quality sounds, along with visual cues like a full-screen flash for silent practice.

Highlights
  • 11 time signatures
  • 8 subdivisions
  • 10 high-quality sounds
  • Tap tempo function
  • Setlist creation
  • Full-screen flash
  • Background audio support
Features
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The new must-have metronome for musicians. The Ticks professional metronome will help you stay in the correct rhythm during practices or performances in an easier and more enjoyable way. With all the professional functions included, this metronome still maintains its utmost simplification of design and excellent accessibility. Ticks have a MIDI clock of high accuracy, with diversified time signatures, speeds, and subdivisions, and there are ten built-in quality sounds for you to choose from. In addition, the time meter can be set countdowns or bars counting, which makes the practices more convenient. You can still keep the tempo even in a mute mode with the full-screen flash function. More surprises! We have an excellent design of setlists, with which personalized lists can be created. You can also store your frequently-used presets in the setlists for use at any time and in any place, no matter you are practicing or giving a performance. Features: • 11 different time signatures • 8 Subdivisions • 10 High-Quality Sounds • Tap tempo function • Track number of bars played or time • Store presets in multiple setlists • Full-screen flash • Classical tempo markings • Colorful themes • Support background audio • Support external MIDI controller Specifications: • Beat: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 5/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8 • Tempo Range: 30~300 BPM • Rhythm: Quarter, Eighth, Triplets, Triplets with inner beat omitted, Triplets with the third beat omitted, Quadruplets, Quadruplets with middle beats omitted, Quadruplets with the third and fourth beats omitted • Metronome Sound:Clave, Cowbell, Woodblock, Digital, Hihat, Rimshot, Snap, Shaker, Tambourine, Bongo -------- Ticks+ Subscription • Free for the first 7 days • $1.49(USD)/Month or $9.99(USD)/Year after trial ends Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. PRIVACY POLICY: https://sonarmusic.app/ticks/privacy/ TERMS OF USE: https://sonarmusic.app/ticks/terms/

Screenshots

Metronome+4 screens
Ticks4 screens

Verdict

The call

Metronome+ and Ticks both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Metronome+'s written reviews are positive against 56% of Ticks's. Metronome+ also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 238). Ticks's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Ticks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 Ticks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metronome+ has 1.2K ratings behind it against 238, 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 56% of Ticks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metronome+ ships an update every 6 weeks, Ticks every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Metronome+ versus Ticks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetronome+Ticks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.2K ratings) — better4.4 (238 ratings)
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better238
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDynamic App Design LLCSonar Multimedia

Customer experience

Metronome+

All ratings1,199 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews321 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral7.2%
Negative24.0%

Ticks

All ratings237 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral9.7%
Negative34.7%

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

Ticks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Metronome+

One-time7
  • Record Mode$3.99
  • Pitch Mode$3.99
  • Setlist Mode$3.99
Show 4 more
  • Practice Mode$3.99
  • Options menu and settings$3.99
  • Enable Option Menu$3.99
  • Unlock Everything$9.99
2 purchases

Ticks

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$5.991 Year

Questions

Is Metronome+ free?
Metronome+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ticks free?
Ticks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Metronome+ or Ticks?
Metronome+ is rated higher. Metronome+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Ticks averages 4.4 from 238 ratings.
Do Metronome+ or Ticks have ads?
Both Metronome+ and Ticks show ads.
Which is updated more often, Metronome+ or Ticks?
Metronome+ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ticks every 3 months. Most recently, Metronome+ was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ticks on October 24, 2026.

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