# Metronome+ vs Metronome Beats

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metronome+ | Metronome Beats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-plus/id434136233/reviews) | **[4.6 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-beats-drum-loops/id1472020291/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.8% of reviews** | 62.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dynamic App Design LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/434136236) | [Manomaya SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/755733988) |

## 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


### Metronome Beats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-beats-drum-loops/id1472020291)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| One week Premium Plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| One Week Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| One Week Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| One year premium | $39.99 | per year |
| One year premium | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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