# Metronome+ vs Ticks

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metronome+ | Ticks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-plus/id434136233/reviews)** | [4.4 (238 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticks-pro-metronome/id1455608074/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 238 |
| Positive reviews | **68.8% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dynamic App Design LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/434136236) | [Sonar Multimedia](https://appshunter.io/developer/992774946) |

## 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


### Ticks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticks-pro-metronome/id1455608074)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*