Comparison

Metronome+ vs Viola Tuner Professional

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

Viola Tuner Professional

This application provides precise and easy viola tuning with instant loading and high responsiveness. It features an intuitive interface with visual indicators and offers advanced settings and a tuning fork as in-app purchases. Suitable for musicians of all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Precise frequency display in Hz
  • Multiple calibration options for A string
  • Instant loading and fast tuning
  • Intuitive UI with LED indicator
  • Visual indicators for tuned strings
  • Advanced settings and tuning fork (in-app purchase)
Features
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Tune your viola instantly with precision and ease! Optimal for beginners, intermediate and advanced musicians! · The most accurate - displays the exact sound frequency in Hz. · Calibration for A: 392Hz, 415Hz, 432Hz, 440Hz, 441Hz, 442Hz, 443Hz, 444Hz, 466Hz. · Instant load and fastest tuning! - Optimized for latest devices. · Highest responsiveness and sensitivity. · Intuitive user interface with LED tuning indicator. · Visual indicators - tuned string lights up. · Universal app - works with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. · Advanced settings (A4 calibration, Mic sensitivity, Sound notifications) and Tuning fork! (as in-app purchases) What our users say: "Does what it promises - Very useful app." "This app makes tuning so easy!" "By far the greatest and most accurate viola tuning app. Play the string, read its chart and you know whether you're in tune." "Amazing! Outstanding, well spent money! "All violists should have this app!" "It's very useful for me! Thank you!" "Excellent app" "Very convenient software. Suitable for any skill!" --- Please make sure to allow microphone access to this app when prompted. Check it under Settings>Privacy>Microphone. Thank you. --- Got ideas? Questions? Please send us your feedback through our site or to feedback@daikyoujulabs.com

Screenshots

Metronome+4 screens
Viola Tuner Professional4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Metronome+ at 69% against Viola Tuner Professional's 22%. Metronome+ also leads on price (Free vs $12.99) and rating (4.5 vs 3.9). Viola Tuner Professional's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, 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; Viola Tuner Professional costs $12.99 up front. Metronome+ sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Viola Tuner Professional sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Metronome+ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metronome+ has 1.2K ratings behind it against 9, 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 22% of Viola Tuner Professional's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metronome+ ships an update every 6 weeks, Viola Tuner Professional every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Metronome+ versus Viola Tuner Professional: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetronome+Viola Tuner Professional
PriceFree — better$12.99
Rating4.5 (1.2K ratings) — better3.9 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews — better22.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDynamic App Design LLCPedro Daniel Macalupu Cumpen

Customer experience

Metronome+

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

Viola Tuner Professional

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral22.2%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%

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

Viola Tuner Professional

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
2 purchases

Viola Tuner Professional

One-time2
  • SettingsFree
  • Tuning ForkFree

Questions

Is Metronome+ free?
Metronome+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Viola Tuner Professional free?
Viola Tuner Professional costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Metronome+ or Viola Tuner Professional?
Metronome+ is rated higher. Metronome+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Viola Tuner Professional averages 3.9 from 9 ratings.
Do Metronome+ or Viola Tuner Professional have ads?
Metronome+ shows ads; Viola Tuner Professional does not.
Which is updated more often, Metronome+ or Viola Tuner Professional?
Metronome+ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Viola Tuner Professional every 4 months. Most recently, Metronome+ was updated on October 29, 2026 and Viola Tuner Professional on October 29, 2026.

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