# Metronome+ vs Metronome M1

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metronome+ | Metronome M1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-plus/id434136233/reviews) | **[4.6 (612 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-m1/id955014087/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 612 |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | **76.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dynamic App Design LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/434136236) | [Bijoy Thangaraj](https://appshunter.io/developer/453056920) |

## What reviewers say

### Metronome+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-plus/id434136233)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Record Mode | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pitch Mode | $3.99 | one-time |
| Setlist Mode | $3.99 | one-time |
| Practice Mode | $3.99 | one-time |
| Options menu and settings | $3.99 | one-time |
| Enable Option Menu | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔊 Loud and clear metronome sound
- 🎨 Variety of metronome sounds
- ⏱️ Flexible tempo and time signature options
- 🎶 Useful for music practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paid features behind paywall
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🔍 Small buttons and UI elements
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Metronome stops when app is in background
- Subdivisions not saving in setlists
- Frequent crashes when changing settings

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-m1/id955014087)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*