Metronomics Metronome vs PercussionTutor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Metronomics Metronome
This app provides advanced metronome functionality for musicians, offering customizable patterns, random subdivisions, and practice tools beyond a standard click track. It helps develop a strong sense of rhythm and time for both beginners and professionals.
- Customizable random and sequenced rhythmic patterns
- Advanced subdivision control (including custom ratios)
- Variable swing feel
- Preset rhythmic patterns
- Speed and tempo changes over time
- Practice modes like 'independence' and 'offset'
- Usage tracking and sharing of saved metronomes
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Metronomics is not only a metronome, but a tool designed to help build a solid sense of time and rhythmic security. Use Metronomics to generate random patterns, sequenced grooves, or a combination of both to help you practice with more than just your typical click track. Enough features to keep a professional busy for years or start a beginner on the right track. Metronomics gives you complete control over how subdivisions are played — add subdivisions of any type (including custom subdivisions like 5/7) and have them played all the time, at random intervals, or in a sequenced pattern. Features: - Choose from a variety of built-in sounds for each subdivision - Generate patterns using random or sequenced variations of different subdivisions - Build drum grooves and use built-in preset patterns such as claves or ride cymbal patterns - Choose any number of beats per measure or practice mixed meters such as 4/4 + 3/8 + 5/4 where the segments of the bar get accented automatically - Use any type of subdivision. Common types like quarter notes, sixteenth notes, eighth triplets, etc., or create your own. 5/7, 23/4, no problem! - Take a rhythm and use the “offset” feature to move it to different parts of the measure to practice with - Set the metronome to speed up or slow down by a given amount after a set number of measures - Have Metronomics start with a countoff - Set the metronome to run for a certain amount of time - Share saved metronomes back and forth with other Metronomics users - Track your metronome usage. See how much you’ve practiced each day and in total, with the option to turn off time tracking - Train yourself with “independence” mode where you can set some bars to be inaudible — keep the time going yourself until the click starts again - Variable swing feel — choose how much each subdivision swings - Speech sounds for counting up to 10 that can be assigned to any subdivision (English language only) - Play in the background - Synchronize with compatible apps and devices using Ableton Link - Normalized sounds for good volume - Manual describing how to use the features and hints about how they might be useful Pro subscription features: - Circle view that allows you to visualize subdivisions as orbiting points - Grid view that lets you easily sequence patterns on a grid much like a drum machine, but with the more powerful features of Metronomics - Inspector mode — graph your own playing with microphone or MIDI input and see how you line up with the metronome - iCloud sync — sync your saved metronomes via iCloud Drive - MIDI output — set subdivisions to send MIDI data to other synthesizer apps or use built-in MIDI sounds - Custom sounds — import your own sounds for subdivisions - Custom time signature denominators — go beyond the usual 2, 4, 8, 16, etc. - Audio export — export metronome patterns as audio files for practice, sharing, or use in a DAW - MIDI export — export metronome patterns with each subdivision on a separate track Within Metronomics, there is an option to upgrade to Metronomics Pro, which is an auto-renewing yearly subscription service. Subscription details: - Service: Metronomics Pro - Time period: one year, auto-renewing subscription - Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period at the subscription’s renewal price - Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal turned off in your App Store account settings after purchase - Privacy policy: https://metronomicsapp.com/privacy.html / Terms of use: https://metronomicsapp.com/terms.html - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable
PercussionTutor
Explore a vast library of world percussion rhythms and instruments. Learn through standard notation, videos, and practice tools like time-stretching and a metronome. Ideal for musicians, dancers, and rhythm enthusiasts seeking authentic global drumming traditions.
- Extensive library of world rhythms
- Individual drum track control
- Audio time-stretching
- Integrated metronome
- Standard notation and descriptions
- Instructional videos
- Authentic instrument sounds
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MODERN DRUMMER MAGAZINE (October 2015 issue): “This is a must-have for anyone wanting an encyclopedia of world percussion rhythms at their fingertips.” PercussionTutor is an educational app for dedicated world percussion enthusiasts. The app and its free companion book feature a unique library of world rhythms and instruments played by leading percussionists and drummers. A time stretching feature and a metronome give the users the option to practice at their own pace. NO IN-APP PURCHASES! Make sure to buy the app now and get all the future content for free. We will release updates on a regular basis adding new rhythms and videos. Damian Erskine (bassist, educator, writer for NoTreble.com): “PercussionTutor is truly fantastic and a blast to play along with”. (full review on NoTreble.com) Lincoln Goines (electric and acoustic bassist) writes: “This app is an engaging and informative way to check out the original funk. A great tool for musicians, dancers, and all lovers of rhythm”. Percussive Arts Society: “The interactive application is very thorough [...]. Navigation is simple and the layout is logical and easy to grasp.” PercussionTutor will allow you to approach South American, Caribbean and West African music in a different way. This app offers you more than a simple play-along. It includes standard notation, videos and specific claves. We also took the outmost care to capture the natural feeling of all those drumming traditions. For the batá rhythms we even developed a random playback engine that will simulate an actual batá performance. This app puts you in a live playing situation - just like you learned your mother language. You will sound more natural and more alive and you will awaken to new rhythmic possibilities. It's also a great tool for other musicians, dancers and performers who want to immerse themselves into centuries-old traditional languages. FEATURES: - Over 80 rhythms (some rhythms include a basic and a more advanced version) - Rhythms from Cuba, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Peru, West Africa, ... - ALL drums can be turned on and off individually - audio time-stretching feature - 59 videos - over 50 percussion instruments - Sheets of all the rhythms included in the app and in the free book - A description of all the rhythms - MORE RHYTMS COMING: we are working on a lot more content to be released on a regular basis! FEATURED MUSICIANS: * Louis Bauzo, performed with Tito Puente, Dizzy Gillespie, Paul Simon * Greg Askew, performed with Tito Puente * Luiz Ebert * Jérôme Goldschmidt, performed with Tito Puente, M. Santamaria & Chico O’Farrill * Marcos Napa, performed with Perú N. * M. Monaco, performed with Al Di Meola * Oswald Simmonds * Reynaldo Alcantara * Richard Byrd, performed with Babatunde Olatunji * Rudy Walker, performed with Pharaoh Saunders, Randy Weston * Victor Rendón, performed with M. Santamaria, Xavier Cugat Orchestra FEATURED RHYTHMS: **Cuba - Popular Music** - Afro - Bolero - Cha Cha Cha - Mozambique - Pachanga - Pilon - Salsa 1, 2, 3, 4 - Songo 1, 2 & 3 - Timba **Cuba - Folk Music** - Abakua Havana - Afra - Agüeito - Azogano Part 1, 2 - Columbia Part 1 - Conga - Guaguanco - Guiro - Iyesa - Makuta - Mozambique - Palo - Yambu - Yuca **Cuba - Batá Drums** - Lalubanche - Latopa - Ogun - Auguere (part 1) - Auguere (part 2) - Imbaloke - Babaluaye (part 1) - Babaluaye (part 2) - Kuru Kurubete - Ewe Masiboroñu - Borotitilawa - Dada - Oggue - Agayu Part 1,2,3 & 4 - Oferere - Ibejis - Akete Obba - Odudua - Iya Mase - Yacota - Ñongo - Chachalokafun - Iyesa - Echu - Olokun **Spain - Flamenco** - Bulerías - Soleá por Bulerías - Tangos **Brazil** - Baião - Bossa Nova - Samba Batucada - Samba Enredo - Samba Pagode - Samba Reggae - Xaxado **Dominican Republic** - Jaleo - Merengue - Pambiche **Puerto Rico** - Xica - Holandes & Holandes fast version - Plena **Peru** - Festejo - Zamacueca - Vals Peruano - Lando - Afro **West Africa** - Fanga - Saa - Lamban - Sounou
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Metronomics Metronome at $4.99 against PercussionTutor's $14.99. Metronomics Metronome also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months). PercussionTutor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (267 vs 61). On rating, review sentiment, ads and chart position 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
Metronomics Metronome costs $4.99 and PercussionTutor $14.99 up front. Metronomics Metronome sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. PercussionTutor asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Metronomics Metronome against 4.9 for PercussionTutor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 267 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 91% and 90% positive.
Metronomics Metronome ships an update every 10 days, PercussionTutor every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.
| Parameter | Metronomics Metronome | PercussionTutor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 — better | $14.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (61 ratings) — better | 4.9 (267 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 91.0% of reviews — better | 90.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 61 | 267 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #134 — better | #191 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 440 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | John Nastos | FunkyDrumTutor |
Customer experience
Metronomics Metronome
PercussionTutor
User reviews
Metronomics Metronome
From 61 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Highly flexible and powerful
- 💡 Innovative features (sequencer, polyrhythms)
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎵 Wide variety of sounds
- ✅ Great for practice and learning
Room to improve
- 🎨 Interface can be unappealing/ugly
- 🤔 UI can be complicated for some
- 🔊 Some sounds are unpleasant
- 📂 Folder management is difficult
- 🖱️ Scroll bar is hard to see
PercussionTutor
From 267 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎵 Authentic recordings by real musicians, not MIDI sequences
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎓 Excellent educational resource with detailed sheet music and videos
- 🔊 High-quality sound and professional production
- 🎯 Ability to mute individual instruments for focused practice
Room to improve
- 🐛 Timing misalignment with metronome in some rhythms
- 🔊 Audio distortion when tempo is increased moderately
- 🎵 Pitch changes when adjusting tempo (no time-stretching)
- 📱 Crashes when using external USB audio interfaces
- 🔇 No individual volume control for instruments
Bugs and requests
Metronomics Metronome
Reported bugs
5 issues- 6/8 time signature not working correctly
- App stopped working after update (no click)
- Failed to give click after update
- Sharing feature needs fixing
- Cannot delete saved metronome presets
Requested features
14 requests- Ability to rename folders
- Easier reorganization of custom metronomes
- Overall volume control
- Display title of currently playing metronome
- Allow tempo changes from grid and wheel tabs
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- Tempo change hot-key
- Add panning sounds (left/right)
- Add a 'swing' fader
- Voice count option
- Cloud sync (Dropbox)
- Shortcut to listen to available sounds
- Add a ride cymbal sound
- Visual cue for subdivisions (blinking square)
- Set list function with increment/decrement buttons
PercussionTutor
Reported bugs
9 issues- Metronome timing is 2 clicks ahead of actual rhythm
- Audio distortion when moderately increasing tempo
- Crashes with external USB audio interfaces (RME Babyface, RME Babyface Pro, Motu 828es)
- No audio output with some USB interfaces despite no crash
- App crashes when opening other apps
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- Audio loss when switching between audio apps
- Incorrect sheet music for Clave Tiñosa
- Transient smearing and rhythm attack blurring at very slow tempos
- Occasional app crashes during normal use
Requested features
18 requests- More Colombian rhythms (Cumbia, Bullerengue, Vallenato, Porro, Currulao, Mapale)
- Brazilian genres expansion (Choro, Forró, and variations)
- Individual volume controls for each instrument
- Visual playhead/bar indicator moving through sheet music in real-time
- Count-in before rhythm starts
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- Metronome function for all rhythms
- Tempo adjustment without pitch change (time-stretching)
- Higher tempo limits for certain rhythms
- Dominican Bachata rhythm
- West African dance rhythms
- 6/8 bell patterns and rhythms
- Puerto Rican rhythm corrections and additions (Cuembé, Yubá, Seis Corrido)
- Salsa 2-3 and 3-2 pattern variations
- Practice timer to track time per rhythm
- Better graphics and authentic instrument photos
- Integration with DAW apps like GarageBand
- Free trial version before purchase
- Middle Eastern percussion sounds
In-app purchases
Metronomics Metronome
- Yearly Pro Subscription$4.991 Year
PercussionTutor
No in-app purchases
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