Comparison

Metronome+ vs Fluid Metronome

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Metronome with customizable accents
  • Chromatic tuner
  • Practice recorder
  • Auto loop function
  • Setlist saving
  • Pitch player
Features
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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.

About

Fluid Metronome

This music practice app combines fluid art with a metronome, offering unique water-inspired sounds and visuals that respond to the beat. Connect a MIDI keyboard to see your notes transform into colorful waves on screen, enhancing your practice experience.

Highlights
  • Water-inspired metronome sounds
  • Fluid art visuals responding to beat
  • Real-time MIDI note visualization
  • Timing feedback display
  • Bluetooth latency compensation
  • Auto-save settings
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Bring beauty to your practice. Fluid Metronome is a new kind of music practice app that combines fluid art with a metronome. Visuals ripple like water in time with the beat, and when you connect a MIDI keyboard, every note you play spreads across the screen as a colorful wave. Fluid Metro does more than keep tempo — it lets you experience sound and motion as one. It transforms everyday practice into something more engaging, more immersive, and more beautiful. Key Features ◆ Beats That Sound Like Water Instead of a typical mechanical click, Fluid Metro uses sounds inspired by water drops. Multiple tones play at random, with subtle changes in stereo position and volume, creating a pleasant rhythm that never feels monotonous. ◆ Fluid Art That Responds to the Beat Fluid visuals spread beautifully across the screen in response to each beat. Switch between calm atmospheres and dynamic displays to match your mood and preference. ◆ See Your Playing with MIDI Support Connect a MIDI keyboard and watch your notes appear as ripples in real time. Differences in pitch and velocity are expressed visually, making your performance part of the art. ◆ Feel Your Timing at a Glance The relationship between your playing and the beat is shown through color changes. Practice while visually checking timing that may feel correct but still drift from the beat. ◆ Wireless-Friendly Built-in latency compensation for Bluetooth headphones helps you play more naturally in wireless environments. ◆ Designed for Focused Practice Tap to play or stop, and your settings are saved automatically. Hide the menu and focus on nothing but the beat and the flow. Key Functions Wide tempo adjustment range Multiple time signatures Accent beat support Switchable fluid visuals Real-time MIDI visualization Timing feedback display Bluetooth latency compensation Auto-save for all settings

Screenshots

Metronome+4 screens
Fluid Metronome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Metronome+ at Free against Fluid Metronome's $1.99. Fluid Metronome's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Metronome+ is free to download; Fluid Metronome costs $1.99 up front. Metronome+ sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Fluid Metronome asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Metronome+ versus Fluid Metronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetronome+Fluid Metronome
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDynamic App Design LLCTAKASHI IKUBO

Customer experience

Metronome+

All ratings1,199 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews321 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral7.2%
Negative24.0%

Fluid Metronome

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Fluid Metronome

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Metronome+

One-time7
  • Record Mode$3.99
  • Pitch Mode$3.99
  • Setlist Mode$3.99
Show 4 more
  • Practice Mode$3.99
  • Options menu and settings$3.99
  • Enable Option Menu$3.99
  • Unlock Everything$9.99
None

Fluid Metronome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Metronome+ free?
Metronome+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fluid Metronome free?
Fluid Metronome costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Metronome+ or Fluid Metronome have ads?
Metronome+ shows ads; Fluid Metronome does not.
Which is updated more often, Metronome+ or Fluid Metronome?
Metronome+ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Fluid Metronome every 6 weeks. Most recently, Metronome+ was updated on October 23, 2026 and Fluid Metronome on October 17, 2026.

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