Comparison

Metronome+ vs Metronome M1

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

Metronome M1

This application provides a simple, accurate, and highly customizable metronome for musicians. It offers a wide tempo range, various time signatures, and tap tempo functionality for immediate practice. Haptic feedback is also available to enhance the practice experience.

Highlights
  • Accurate metronome functionality
  • Wide tempo range (10-300 BPM)
  • Support for various simple and compound time signatures
  • Tap Tempo feature
  • Customizable note values for tempo marking
  • Haptic feedback
Features
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Metronome M1 is a simple and extremely accurate metronome for mobile devices. The simple and clean user interface of Metronome M1 lets you get to practicing your instrument immediately without having to spend any time exploring the app. Metronome M1 supports a wide tempo range between 10-300 BPM, ranging from Grave to Prestissimo covering all popular styles including Lento, Largo, Adagio, Andante, Moderato, Allegro, Vivace and Presto. The "Tap Tempo" feature lets you quickly set your desired tempo with the ease of tapping a button. Metronome M1 supports the following common Time Signatures. Simple time signatures: - 2/4 (duple): Commonly used for polkas or marches. - 3/4 (triple): Used widely for waltzes, minuets, scherzi, country & western ballads, R&B. Also occasionally used in pop. - 4/4 (quadruple): Also known as common time, this is used widely in most forms of Western popular music. It is also the most common time signature in rock, blues, country, funk, and pop. Most students start practicing with this time signature. Compound time signatures: - 6/8 (duple): This compound time signature is used in double jigs, polkas, sega, salegy, tarantella, marches, barcarolles, Irish jigs, loures, and some rock music. - 9/8 (triple): Also known as compound triple time, this is used in triple jigs. - 12/8 (quadruple): Commonly used in slower blues (where it is called a shuffle) and doo-wop; also used more recently in rock music. With the latest update, you can now set any time signature you want. You also have the ability to set any of these note values for the tempo marking - Quarter note, Dotted quarter note, Half note, Dotted half note, Eighth note. You can also get haptic feedback on metronome beats. Now you no longer have to give an excuse for practicing without a metronome as you can have the free Metronome M1 app on your mobile device all the time. Make metronome your best friend and always practice with it. Moreover, practicing with metronome is proven to improve your aural skills. Download Metronome M1 for free today!

Screenshots

Metronome+4 screens
Metronome M14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metronome M1 at none against Metronome+'s 7. Metronome M1 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. Metronome+ sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Metronome M1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Metronome+ against 4.6 for Metronome M1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 612 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Metronome+'s written reviews are positive against 76% of Metronome M1's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metronome+ ships an update every 6 weeks, Metronome M1 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Metronome+ versus Metronome M1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetronome+Metronome M1
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.2K ratings)4.6 (612 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews76.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better612
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDynamic App Design LLCBijoy Thangaraj

Customer experience

Metronome+

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

Metronome M1

All ratings607 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive76.3%
Neutral8.2%
Negative15.5%

User reviews

Metronome+

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What 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

Metronome M1

From 612 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • ⏱️ Accurate timekeeping
  • 🎵 Multiple time signatures supported
  • 💡 Tap tempo functionality
  • 🎨 Visual beat indicator/flasher

Room to improve

  • 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
  • 🔊 Limited sound quality and variety
  • 🎵 All sounds have pitch (unsuitable for some instruments)
  • 🎨 Bright colors can be distracting
  • 📱 Apple Watch app doesn't work properly

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

Metronome M1

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App slowdown/performance degradation (resolved in recent update)
  • Apple Watch app non-functional
  • Random ad playback during use
  • Ads with sound playing unexpectedly

Requested features

10 requests
  • Cut time (₵) time signature option
  • Non-pitched sound options (woodblock, etc.)
  • 5 BPM increment buttons
  • Setlist/folder organization for songs
  • Maximum tempo limit for acceleration feature
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  • Amp fader-style bars for complex accents
  • Time duration banner/counter
  • Volume control on main page
  • Additional time signatures (7/8, 5/8, 3/2)
  • More diverse sound selections

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Metronome+

One-time7
  • 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
None

Metronome M1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Metronome+ free?
Metronome+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Metronome M1 free?
Metronome M1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Metronome+ or Metronome M1?
Metronome M1 is rated higher. Metronome+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Metronome M1 averages 4.6 from 612 ratings.
Do Metronome+ or Metronome M1 have ads?
Both Metronome+ and Metronome M1 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Metronome+ or Metronome M1?
Metronome+ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Metronome M1 every 3 months. Most recently, Metronome+ was updated on October 23, 2026 and Metronome M1 on October 22, 2026.

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