# Metronome touch vs True Metronome

The clearest difference is price: True Metronome at Free against Metronome touch's $3.99. True Metronome also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Metronome touch's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 74%). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

True Metronome is free to download; Metronome touch costs $3.99 up front. Metronome touch sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and True Metronome sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Metronome touch against 4.6 for True Metronome. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 224 and 242 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Metronome touch's written reviews are positive against 74% of True Metronome's.

Metronome touch ships an update every 4 months, True Metronome weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metronome touch | True Metronome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (224 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-touch/id475805800/reviews)** | [4.6 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-metronome/id574204413/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 224 | **242** |
| Positive reviews | **86.6% of reviews** | 73.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 11 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chris & Uwe](https://appshunter.io/developer/297704517) | [Mikhail Motyzhenkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/574204416) |

## What reviewers say

### Metronome touch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-touch/id475805800)

This precise metronome app offers advanced synchronization features, including Ableton Link compatibility, for musicians. Customize beat patterns, save unlimited presets, and enjoy a sleek, accessible interface designed for all Apple devices.

**Highlights:** High accuracy metronome (20-999 bpm), Pendulum synchronization, Ableton Link compatibility, Customizable beat patterns (1-12 beats), Unlimited preset saving with iCloud sync, Dark/light design and professional sounds, VoiceOver accessibility

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee for Chris | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cappuccino for Uwe | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎨 Beautiful, elegant design resembling mechanical metronome
- 🎵 Accurate timekeeping and reliable performance
- 🔊 Natural, non-harsh sound quality
- 💾 Preset memory for saving tempo settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Insufficient volume for loud instruments like saxophone
- 🌈 Limited color/background options (black and white only)
- 🎵 Hard-edged, brittle sound options
- 🎚️ Overly sensitive tempo slider
- 🌓 Inconsistent dark mode across UI (menu lacks dark mode)

**Reported bugs**

- Sound stops working after phone calls or interruptions
- No sound output on some devices
- App crashes on launch (iPhone 5)
- Frequent crashes requiring phone restart
- Air sync beats drop out and fall out of sync

**Requested features**

- Tuner integration
- Lock screen tempo editing
- Tap tempo feature for setting BPM
- Subdivisions and different time signatures
- More sound options and softer drum sounds


### True Metronome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-metronome/id574204413)

This app provides a reliable metronome for musicians, featuring realistic acoustic sounds and precise timing. It offers practice tools like tempo training and live detection, along with progress tracking and Apple ecosystem integrations.

**Highlights:** Realistic acoustic metronome sounds, Precise timing with zero drift, Tempo Trainer for gradual speed increase, Live Tempo Detection via microphone, Apple Watch and Siri integration, Progress tracking and global rankings

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| True Metronome Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and practical interface
- 🎵 Realistic and natural sound
- 🚀 Fast and efficient operation
- 💡 Developer responsiveness and updates
- 🎯 Focus on core functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bug with persistent prompts
- 🚫 Screen orientation issues
- 🔊 Low volume in newer versions
- 💰 Unclear in-app purchase model (skins)
- 🔇 Some users experience no sound

**Reported bugs**

- Prompts do not disappear, preventing app usage
- App does not align to iPad's orientation
- Swinging arm does not match the ticking beat
- No sound issues reported by multiple users
- App closes unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Allow background operation when screen is off
- Minimize interface
- Subdivision of tempo
- Lower frequency range (e.g., 36 bpm)
- Bell on the 8th beat


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metronome touch free?

Metronome touch costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is True Metronome free?

True Metronome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Metronome touch or True Metronome?

Metronome touch is rated higher. Metronome touch averages 4.6 out of 5 from 224 ratings, while True Metronome averages 4.6 from 242 ratings.

### Do Metronome touch or True Metronome have ads?

Neither Metronome touch nor True Metronome shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Metronome touch or True Metronome?

Metronome touch ships an update every 4 months, and True Metronome weekly. Most recently, Metronome touch was updated on October 24, 2026 and True Metronome on October 24, 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.*