Metronome+ vs Tuner
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.
Tuner
This application uses your device's microphone to help you tune instruments. It supports tuning to custom notes and is compatible with smartwatches.
- Microphone-based tuning
- Custom note tuning
- Instrument tuning
- Smartwatch compatibility
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It utilizes your device's built-in microphone. Tuner also has the ability to tune to a custom note and can be used to tune almost any instrument. Tuner is a must-have app for any musician and is the only app for your apple watch.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Metronome+ at Free against Tuner's $0.99. Metronome+ also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.5) and review sentiment (68% vs 36%). Tuner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support 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
Metronome+ is free to download; Tuner costs $0.99 up front. Metronome+ sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Tuner asks for nothing beyond the download.
Metronome+ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metronome+ has 1.2K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Metronome+'s written reviews are positive against 36% of Tuner's.
Metronome+ ships an update every 6 weeks, Tuner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Metronome+ | Tuner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.2K ratings) — better | 2.5 (40 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews — better | 35.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 40 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dynamic App Design LLC | Marcello De Palo |
Customer experience
Metronome+
Tuner
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
Tuner
From 40 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Accurate tuning
- 👍 Convenient on wrist
- 👍 Useful for guitar
- 👍 Works well
- 👍 Elegant design
Room to improve
- 🐛 Screen turns off
- 🐛 Mic struggles with acoustic
- 🐛 App disappears
- 🐛 Won't install
- 🐛 Not picking up notes
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
Tuner
Reported bugs
23 issues- App never downloaded or showed up
- Paid for app, now it's gone and unable to install
- Tuner disappeared and does not allow redownload
- App purchased but not found or installed
- App disappeared after syncing to new phone, will not install
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- Purchased but won't install on watch
- App won't install, says purchased but not found
- App disappeared from watch, cannot reinstall
- App won't install, says purchased but not found
- App doesn't work anymore
- Lost app after watch reset, no way to download again
- UI won't update, shows 'A 440 Hz' constantly
- App is a minor third off, not working right
- Can't figure out how to turn mic on
- Doesn't pick up any note sang or played
- Nothing moves on the screen, tried installing multiple times
- Static screen, app does not work
- Does not pick up sound through watch
- It doesn't work
- App disappeared and can't reinstall
- Screen goes into slow refresh mode
- Reference pitch shows C 440 Hz instead of A 440 Hz
- App doesn't prevent watch from turning screen off
Requested features
5 requests- Keep screen awake during tuning
- Override watch auto-powersave
- Add A=442 mode
- Improve microphone sensitivity
- Fix reference pitch display
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
Tuner
No in-app purchases
