Metronome+ vs Metronome Beats
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.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Metronome+ | Metronome Beats |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.2K ratings) | 4.6 (4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews — better | 62.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | 4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dynamic App Design LLC | Manomaya SA |
Customer experience
Metronome+
Metronome Beats
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
Metronome Beats
From 4K App Store ratingsWhat 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
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
Metronome Beats
- 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
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