# Brass Up! vs Metronome Tuner | Practice+

The clearest difference is rating: Metronome Tuner | Practice+ at 4.4 against Brass Up!'s 2.7. Metronome Tuner | Practice+ also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 27). Brass Up!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Metronome Tuner | Practice+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Brass Up! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Metronome Tuner | Practice+ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metronome Tuner | Practice+ has 2.8K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Brass Up!'s written reviews are positive against 60% of Metronome Tuner | Practice+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Brass Up! ships an update every 3 months, Metronome Tuner | Practice+ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brass Up! | Metronome Tuner | Practice+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brass-up/id446654401/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-tuner-practice-plus/id858142974/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 59.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IdeateGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/446654404) | [Dynamic App Design LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/434136236) |

## What reviewers say

### Brass Up!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brass-up/id446654401)

Practice valve brass instruments with this fingering simulator. Choose from 12 keys, random notes, scales, or Arban-style exercises. Features learning and drill modes, plus a reference lookup for all notes and alternate fingerings.

**Highlights:** Fingering simulation for valve brass instruments, Support for 12 keys, Random notes, scales, and Arban exercises, Learn and drill modes, Note reference lookup, Alternate fingering support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Metronome Tuner | Practice+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-tuner-practice-plus/id858142974)

This app is a comprehensive music practice and performance toolkit. It offers multiple modes including a tuner, metronome, recorder, setlist manager, and loop practice. All features can work simultaneously with the metronome, providing a versatile tool for musicians.

**Highlights:** Accurate tuner with large UI, Full-featured metronome, Pitch player for intonation checks, Record and share practice sessions, Create and save setlists, Loop difficult passages with tempo increase

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Enable Themes | $5.99 | one-time |
| Save Unlimited Recordings | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Tuner Access | $5.99 | one-time |
| Save Unlimited Setlist Items | $5.99 | one-time |
| Access All Settings | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Practice Mode | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for practicing
- 🚀 Powerful features
- 💡 Customizable metronome
- 🎨 Clean and organized UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Restricted free version

**Reported bugs**

- Recording function not working
- Tuner not accurate
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- More time signature options
- Vocal counting option for metronome
- Ability to adjust metronome volume
- Haptic feedback for beats


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brass Up! free?

Brass Up! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Metronome Tuner | Practice+ free?

Metronome Tuner | Practice+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Brass Up! or Metronome Tuner | Practice+?

Metronome Tuner | Practice+ is rated higher. Brass Up! averages 2.7 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Metronome Tuner | Practice+ averages 4.4 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Brass Up! or Metronome Tuner | Practice+ have ads?

Metronome Tuner | Practice+ shows ads; Brass Up! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brass Up! or Metronome Tuner | Practice+?

Brass Up! ships an update every 3 months, and Metronome Tuner | Practice+ every 4 months. Most recently, Brass Up! was updated on August 19, 2026 and Metronome Tuner | Practice+ on September 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.*