Comparison

trivum app vs Metronome

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

trivum app

Features
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Control your trivum SoundSystem up to software version V7 with this app. For newer SoundSystems there is another trivum app available. Please search in the AppStore for "trivum app - V8 and V9 Systems"

About

Metronome

This free metronome app offers precise tempo control, customizable meters, and accent adjustments for musicians. Enhance your practice with advanced features like human voice counts, tempo ramps, and mute training, available through a one-time purchase for all your devices.

Highlights
  • Tap tempo input
  • Customizable meter and subdivisions
  • Setlist creation and management
  • Human voice count-in
  • Tempo ramp for gradual speed increase
  • Mute training for timing practice
  • Stage Mode for visibility
Features
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Start at a tempo you can play cleanly. Build from there. This metronome is free to download and use for everyday practice. Tap in a tempo, choose your meter and subdivisions, adjust the accents, and save songs into setlists. No ads. No account to set up. Keep the beat in view with clear beat dots, use a count-in before you start, or adjust the tempo to a decimal place. Sample-accurate timing gives you a steady reference while you work on the music. MORE WAYS TO PRACTICE WITH PRO • Human Count says the beat and subdivisions out loud in 43 languages, with a choice of voices. Keep your eyes on the score, or close them and listen. • Tempo Ramp raises the tempo a step at a time, from your starting speed to your goal. • Mute Training leaves gaps in the click so you can work on keeping time yourself. • Subdivision Trainer takes you through a sequence of subdivisions without stopping to change settings. • Mixed meter and polyrhythms give you room to work on changing meters and overlapping rhythms. • Human Feel adds small timing variations to the click. You can explore and set up Pro features before buying. The purchase screen appears when you start using them. FROM THE PRACTICE ROOM TO THE STAGE Save the tempo, meter and sound for each song. Keep your setlist beside the controls on iPad, with two- and three-column layouts and side panels you can collapse. Press ⌘K for the full list of keyboard shortcuts. Widgets let you tap in a tempo and move through your setlist. Stage Mode makes the beat easy to see during a rehearsal or gig. Siri Shortcuts and headphone controls help when your hands are busy. Pro adds unlimited setlists and songs, custom click sounds, more themes and visuals, and the Apple Watch app. Connect your hardware with MIDI Clock over USB or Bluetooth, or export a rhythm as a MIDI file. ONE PRO PURCHASE, ALL YOUR DEVICES Unlock Pro once for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. The Mac app has its own desktop layout, menu bar and keyboard controls. Optional iCloud sync keeps your setlists and practice log together across devices. No subscription. ACCESSIBILITY VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, Bold Text and Reduce Motion support. Shapes and symbols carry meaning alongside color, and beat haptics let you feel the pulse. No ads. No tracking. No analytics. No account. Your practice is yours. Download free and put your next song on the stand.

Screenshots

trivum app4 screens
Metronome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: trivum app at none against Metronome's 5. trivum app also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 27.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Metronome sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. trivum app asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

trivum app ships an update every 2 months, Metronome monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
trivum app versus Metronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertrivum appMetronome
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrivum TechnologiesJUAN CARLOS JIMENEZ

In-app purchases

None

trivum app

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Metronome

One-time5
  • A Coffee$0.99
  • Pro Upgrade$3.99
  • A Nice Lunch$4.99
Show 2 more
  • A Great Dinner$9.99
  • You're Amazing$19.99

Questions

Is trivum app free?
trivum app is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Metronome free?
Metronome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do trivum app or Metronome have ads?
Neither trivum app nor Metronome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, trivum app or Metronome?
trivum app ships an update every 2 months, and Metronome monthly. Most recently, trivum app was updated on October 26, 2026 and Metronome on November 5, 2026.

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