Metronome+ vs The Tuning Fork lite
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.
The Tuning Fork lite
This app simulates a classical tuning fork, allowing you to generate adjustable tones. It features realistic sound effects and can be activated by touch or device movement. Optimized for iPhone, iPod, and iPad.
- Adjustable frequency
- Realistic fade-in/out
- Motion-activated sound
- Tap-activated sound
- Headphone/speaker compatible
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This is a lite version of the popular Tuning Fork-App with adds! This beautifully designed realization of the classical tuning fork for iPhone, iPod or iPad plays a pre-selected tone and features: - Freely adjustable frequency - Realistic fade-in and fade-out - Strike it by a slight movement or a tap of your device - To be used with headphones or your device's speakers!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Metronome+ at 4.5 against The Tuning Fork lite's 1.0. Metronome+ also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 14 months) and review sentiment (68% vs 40%). The Tuning Fork lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. The Tuning Fork lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
Metronome+ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metronome+ has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, 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 40% of The Tuning Fork lite's.
Metronome+ ships an update every 6 weeks, The Tuning Fork lite every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Metronome+ | The Tuning Fork lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.2K ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dynamic App Design LLC | TiAu Engineering UG haftungsbeschraenkt |
Customer experience
Metronome+
The Tuning Fork lite
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
The Tuning Fork lite
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
The Tuning Fork lite
No in-app purchases
Questions
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