Metronome touch vs Hertz 87.9
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Metronome touch
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.
- 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
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Work with what you love. For iPhone, iPad, and Mac — one app across all your devices. One-time purchase. No subscriptions. High-precision engine (sample-accurate timing) A newly developed timing engine delivers exceptionally stable and accurate tempo across all supported devices. From 20 to 999 BPM. Pendulum metronome A visual metronome inspired by classic mechanical pendulums — intuitive, elegant, and easy to read. Fully synchronized (phase-accurate) Synchronize multiple devices seamlessly. Supports Ableton Link for shared tempo and phase sync (beat alignment) with compatible apps and hardware. Tick patterns (rhythmic step loops) Create rhythmic loops with 1 to 18 ticks. Each tick is a step in the loop, repeating seamlessly. For every tick, choose individually: • Tick sound (loud or soft – accent) • Tock sound (loud or soft – unaccented) • Silence (rest) This provides precise control over the audible rhythm pattern. Presets Save unlimited custom presets including BPM and tick patterns. Automatically synchronized across your devices via iCloud. Sounds and appearance Choose between light and dark mode. Select from a set of professional metronome sounds. Razor-sharp visuals Fully vector-based graphics ensure perfect rendering on all display sizes. Accessibility Built with full VoiceOver support. All core functions are accessible through clear, structured audio feedback. Better than ever A modern architecture, improved synchronization, and a highly optimized timing engine ensure a fast, reliable, and precise experience on every device. Immerse in pure precision. Metronome Touch. Download on the Apple App Store. More information: www.cu4uc.com
Hertz 87.9
Listen to a 24/7 campus radio station broadcasting from Bielefeld. The app allows you to stream live, view current and upcoming programs, and check the last 100 played tracks. You can also switch between high and low quality streams.
- Live radio streaming
- Current and upcoming program display
- Program calendar
- High/Low quality stream options
- Last 100 tracks lookup
- Widget for current title/program
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HERTZ 87.9 ist das CampusRadio für Bielefeld. Wir senden 24 Stunden am Tag, 7 Tage die Woche, 52 Wochen im Jahr. Zu empfangen ist HERTZ 87.9 in Bielefeld und Umgebung über die UKW-Frequenz 87.9 MHZ und im Internet über Stream. Mit dieser App ist es möglich, den OGG-Stream von Hertz 87.9 zu empfangen. Features: • Anzeige des aktuellen Titels • Anzeige des aktuellen und folgenden Programms mit detaillierten Informationen • Programmkalendar • Wechsel zwischen High Quality und Low Quality Stream • iOS 8: Anzeige des aktuellen Titels und Programs als Widget (wenn der Sender gehört wird) • Die letzten 100 Titel nachschlagen
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Hertz 87.9 at Free against Metronome touch's $3.99. Hertz 87.9 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On review sentiment, ads and device support 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
Hertz 87.9 is free to download; Metronome touch costs $3.99 up front. Metronome touch sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Hertz 87.9 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Metronome touch ships an update every 4 months, Hertz 87.9 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Metronome touch | Hertz 87.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (225 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.6% of reviews | 90.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 225 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 7.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chris & Uwe | Matthias Frick |
Customer experience
Metronome touch
Hertz 87.9
Bugs and requests
Metronome touch
Reported bugs
10 issues- 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
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- Pendulum tick timing delay (appears on back-swing)
- Random sound triggers with certain sound options
- App unresponsive or requires memory clearing
- Microphone permission requests not functioning properly
- Sync devices lose connection and skip beats
Requested features
13 requests- Tuner integration
- Lock screen tempo editing
- Tap tempo feature for setting BPM
- Subdivisions and different time signatures
- More sound options and softer drum sounds
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- Dark mode for menu/settings page
- Shades of grey background options
- Apple Watch support
- Human voice beat counting
- Higher maximum BPM speeds
- Background audio operation
- Volume control for desktop version
- Simple button to start metronome (instead of slider)
Hertz 87.9
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Metronome touch
- Coffee for Chris$1.99
- Cappuccino for Uwe$2.99
Hertz 87.9
No in-app purchases
Questions
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