Comparison

Metronome+ vs Metronome Beats

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

Metronome Beats

This app provides a metronome with customizable drum loops, time signatures, and strumming patterns. It features a speed trainer, timer, and BPM calculator, ideal for musicians practicing any instrument. Enjoy accurate tempo with advanced playback technology.

Highlights
  • Customizable drum loops and strumming patterns
  • Adjustable time signatures
  • Speed trainer with progressive BPM increase
  • Real-time BPM calculator
  • Flash and vibrate modes
  • Timer for practice sessions
  • Multiple metronome sound options
Features
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Metronome BEATS allows you to keep your internal time steady as you practice your musical instrument, using great sounding drum beats and moving pendulum with motion blur effects! You can change Time signatures, Drum loops, Strumming patterns and color themes. *** How to use Metronome BEATS ? *** A metronome is a practice tool that produces a steady beat (or pulse) to help musicians play rhythms accurately. The pulses are measured in beats-per-minute (BPM). * Click on the Play button to hear the metronome sound * Select Beats per Minute (BPM) from 10 up to 360 using + or - buttons (you can use the vertical or horizontal slider too) * Change the accent or mute any of the beats by tapping on the animated blocks * Change the Dynamic Time Signature by selecting from 1 to 16 sub BEAT divisions, from 1 to 32 sub NOTE divisions - choose a subdivisions including triplets, dotted notes, and many more * Enable Flash & Vibrate Modes * Enable Speed Trainer – helps to develop your steady beats progressively (+1 BPM every 5 secondes) * Choose from 20 drum loops and 29 built-in strumming patterns with voice * Enable Timer to help you keep track of your session * Calculate BPM by tapping in real time on the Tap button * Choose from 10 different metronome sounds * Enjoy the intuitive interface by changing color themes Metronome BEATS uses RTP (Real-Time Playback) technology to ensure accuracy to 20 microseconds (±20µs). It also supports a background play mode. It's the ideal tool for - working on your tempo - learning to play an instrument (indispensable) - playing with other musicians (necessary) Metronome BEATS can be used with any instrument: guitar, piano, drums, saxophone, violin, Ukulele … PREMIUM ACCESS SUBSCRIPTION You can subscribe for premium access with the Premium subscription. Once a premium member you get all themes and extra premium features. - The subscription is $7.99 weekly with 3 days free trial. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Store Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable - Metronome Beats Premium Pass is an option and the app can be used for free without it Terms : https://coachguitar.com/metronome/terms

Screenshots

Metronome+4 screens
Metronome Beats4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Metronome Beats at every 5 days against Metronome+'s every 6 weeks. Metronome Beats also leads on ratings volume (4K vs 1.2K). Metronome+'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 Metronome Beats sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 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 4.6 for Metronome Beats. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Metronome+'s written reviews are positive against 63% of Metronome Beats's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metronome+ ships an update every 6 weeks, Metronome Beats every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Metronome+ versus Metronome Beats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetronome+Metronome Beats
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.2K ratings)4.6 (4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews — better62.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDynamic App Design LLCManomaya SA

Customer experience

Metronome+

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

Metronome Beats

All ratings3,940 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews145 reviews
Positive62.8%
Neutral5.5%
Negative31.7%

User reviews

Metronome+

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What 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

Metronome Beats

From 4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎵 Helpful for music practice
  • 🎨 Customizable beats and sounds
  • ⏱️ Accurate tempo tracking

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Limited free features
  • 🐛 Occasional sync issues
  • 🔋 Battery drain concerns

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

Metronome Beats

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Metronome sound and visual cues out of sync
  • Vibration feature not working as expected
  • Crashes and freezes on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free beat options
  • Ability to create custom beats
  • Improved syncing between audio and visuals
  • Better battery optimization

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Metronome+

One-time7
  • 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
8 purchases

Metronome Beats

Subscriptions8
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • One week Premium Plan3 Days trial$3.997 Days
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  • Premium Access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • One Week Premium3 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
  • One Week Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • One year premium$39.991 Year
  • One year premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Metronome+ free?
Metronome+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Metronome Beats free?
Metronome Beats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Metronome+ or Metronome Beats?
Metronome Beats is rated higher. Metronome+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Metronome Beats averages 4.6 from 4K ratings.
Do Metronome+ or Metronome Beats have ads?
Both Metronome+ and Metronome Beats show ads.
Which is updated more often, Metronome+ or Metronome Beats?
Metronome+ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Metronome Beats every 5 days. Most recently, Metronome+ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Metronome Beats on November 3, 2026.

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