Metronome+ vs METRONOME Connect
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 Connect
This app provides a metronome with advanced features like saving presets, unlimited playlists, and tempo setting via microphone. It also includes a built-in tuner and allows for synchronous playback across multiple devices.
- Synchronous playback on multiple devices
- Save and manage presets
- Unlimited playlist creation
- Tempo setting via microphone
- Built-in chromatic tuner
- Create clicktracks with tempo changes
- Polyrhythm support
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"Metronome Connect" is a metronome application with a connection function for synchronous playback on multiple devices. Main functions: - Saving presets; - Unlimited playlists; - Set the tempo using the microphone; - Creating a clicktrack with different tempos and sizes, there is a slowdown / acceleration; - Print playlist; - Built-in tuner; - Synchronization of presets in iCloud; - Ability to upload your own metronome sounds; - Polyrhythm; - Working together with "PLAYBACK With Metronome". Happy using! ;)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: METRONOME Connect at none against Metronome+'s 7. METRONOME Connect also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Metronome+'s advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 34). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Metronome+ sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. METRONOME Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
METRONOME Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metronome+ has 1.2K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Metronome+'s written reviews are positive against 74% of METRONOME Connect's.
Metronome+ ships an update every 6 weeks, METRONOME Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Metronome+ | METRONOME Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.2K ratings) | 4.8 (34 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | 73.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 34 |
| 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, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dynamic App Design LLC | Ivan Cherepanov |
Customer experience
Metronome+
METRONOME Connect
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 Connect
From 34 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate tempo and reliable
- 💡 Visual bars for reference
- 💰 Free with no ads or subscriptions
- 🎶 Customizable click sounds
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported
- 🔋 Drains battery in background
- ⚠️ Confusing interface for some
- 🎛️ Presets disappear when Sync is selected
- 🔊 Default volume set to max
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 Connect
Reported bugs
15 issues- Metronome has no sound on USB speakers if beat 1 and 3 are off
- Crashes when accessing tuner or setup modes
- Presets disappear when Sync is selected
- In polyrhythm mode, changing speed while active does nothing
- Changing speed disconnects metronome on all devices when connected to server
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- Sound disappears on Mac until output interface is switched
- App crashes on startup
- App drains battery significantly when running in background
- 6/8, 9/8, 12/8 pulse defaults to quarter instead of dotted quarter
- Custom sound import not working
- App crashes on opening
- Default volume set to max on first play through earphones
- On iPhone SE 1st gen, phone reboots randomly when app is running
- Sound disappears until tuner button is clicked and closed
- App crashes a couple of times
Requested features
10 requests- Plugin to work within and sync to Logic Pro
- Visual metronome when sound is not audible
- Add increment by interval up to 20 BPM
- Allow pressing any key on Mac keyboard for tap feature
- Add sixteenths and more complicated rhythms
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- Fix speed trainer to stop at requested tempo
- Add validation for custom sound uploads
- Allow landscape mode on tablets
- Add a manual/instructions for some options
- Improve custom sound import functionality
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 Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Metronome+ free?
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