Metronome+ vs Mandolin 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.
Mandolin Tuner
This app provides a professional and precise way to tune your mandolin. It offers real sound samples to help you match the correct pitch and an automatic mode for faster tuning. Customize your tuning experience with various settings and enjoy offline functionality.
- Professional precision tuning algorithm
- Tune with real sound samples
- Automatic note detection
- Multiple tuning variations
- Dark mode
- Left-handed mode
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Free mandolin tuner. No Ads. No purchases. No Registration. Works offline. Many features. Professional Mandolin Tuner We created a unique algorithm designed for the mandolin to achieve the best quality of mandolin tuning. Because of this, our mandolin tuner allows you to tune with very high professional precision. You'll get rich and accurate tones. Mandolin Tuner with Real Sounds Another feature of this mandolin tuner is the ability to tune a mandolin with the help of sounds. 1) Tap on the mandolin note to hear a tuned sound. 2) Try to match the sound with your mandolin. You can train your musical ear by matching the sound with your mandolin. Fast Mandolin Tuner Tune the mandolin faster with the automatic mode. You can play any note, and we will properly detect it to give you hints on how to tune a mandolin. Mandolin Tuner with Many Settings In this mandolin tuner, you'll find many settings, such as: - different mandolin tuning variations - dark mode - notation language - reference frequency - left-handed mode - additional information And much more! With this mandolin tuner, you'll get regular updates. We constantly monitor the quality and create improvements, so you have the best mandolin tuner app. Do you have questions or improvements for our mandolin tuner? Please send us a message at support@liketones.com Thanks for tuning your mandolin with our app! liketones.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mandolin Tuner at none against Metronome+'s 7. Mandolin Tuner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, 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. Mandolin Tuner asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mandolin Tuner holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Metronome+'s written reviews are positive against 96% of Mandolin Tuner's.
Metronome+ ships an update every 6 weeks, Mandolin Tuner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Metronome+ | Mandolin Tuner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.2K ratings) | 4.9 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | 96.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 1.1K |
| 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 |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dynamic App Design LLC | Vladislav Sonkin |
Customer experience
Metronome+
Mandolin 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
Mandolin Tuner
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works great
- 🚀 Accurate
- 🚀 Precise
- 🚀 Versatile
Room to improve
- 🐛 Displays incorrect string names
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
Mandolin Tuner
Reported bugs
1 issue- Displays incorrect string names
Requested features
1 request- Dark mode option
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
Mandolin Tuner
No in-app purchases
Questions
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