# Metronome+ vs METRONOME Connect

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metronome+ | METRONOME Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-plus/id434136233/reviews) | **[4.8 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-connect/id1629209970/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | **73.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dynamic App Design LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/434136236) | [Ivan Cherepanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140288802) |

## 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 Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-connect/id1629209970)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate tempo and reliable
- 💡 Visual bars for reference
- 💰 Free with no ads or subscriptions
- 🎶 Customizable click sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported
- 🔋 Drains battery in background
- ⚠️ Confusing interface for some
- 🎛️ Presets disappear when Sync is selected
- 🔊 Default volume set to max

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metronome+ free?

Metronome+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is METRONOME Connect free?

METRONOME Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Metronome+ or METRONOME Connect?

METRONOME Connect is rated higher. Metronome+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while METRONOME Connect averages 4.8 from 34 ratings.

### Do Metronome+ or METRONOME Connect have ads?

Metronome+ shows ads; METRONOME Connect does not.

### Which is updated more often, Metronome+ or METRONOME Connect?

Metronome+ ships an update every 6 weeks, and METRONOME Connect every 2 months. Most recently, Metronome+ was updated on October 26, 2026 and METRONOME Connect on October 24, 2026.

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