Comparison

Metronome ∞ vs Metronome

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

Head to head
About

Metronome ∞

This app provides highly accurate tempo control for musicians of all levels. It offers customizable sounds, adjustable tempo and meter, and visual cues to help you stay in rhythm. Enhance your practice and performance with precise timing.

Highlights
  • Precision timekeeping
  • Customizable sounds
  • Adjustable tempo and meter
  • Tempo term display
  • Tap to set BPM
  • Visual beat flash
Features
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Unlock Your Full Musical Potential with Metronome ∞ Take your timing, rhythm, and technique to the next level with Metronome ∞ the all-in-one practice tool built for musicians of every level. Whether you’re a beginner learning your first chords or a professional refining precision, this app delivers the accuracy and flexibility you need. Why Musicians Choose Metronome ∞ • Ultra-Precise Metronome Stay perfectly in time with highly accurate BPM control for consistent practice. • Tap to Set Tempo (BPM) Quickly find your groove, just tap to match any song or rhythm instantly. • Adjustable Tempo & Meter Customize beats, subdivisions, and time signatures to fit any style. • Visual Beat Feedback Stay locked in with smooth, easy-to-follow visual beat indicators. • Tempo Term Display See musical tempo markings like Andante, Allegro, and more in real time. • Custom Metronome Sounds Choose from multiple sound styles or practice silently with visual cues. Sharpen Your Timing with Practice Tools Keeping time is the start. These tools test whether you can hold it. • Bar Muting Play a few bars, then let the click drop away. The beat keeps running in silence, so the moment it comes back you hear whether your timing held. • Tempo Ramp Climb a few BPM every few bars while you play. Start slow, end fast, and never reach for the dial. • Presets & Setlists Save a song's full setup, tempo, meter, sound and practice options, then step through your whole set in order. • Count-In Lead-in bars that always play first, so you begin locked in. • New Beat Visuals & Panel Themes Follow the beat with Orbit and Pendulum, and dress the panel in any of five themes. Bar Muting, Tempo Ramp, Presets and the new visuals come with the full version. Practice Anywhere with Apple Watch Take your rhythm on the go with Apple Watch support: • Start/stop your metronome instantly • Keep time without reaching for your phone • Perfect for practice, rehearsals, and live sessions Stay in sync wherever you are. **Upgrade Your Practice (In-App Purchases)** Digital Tuner Tune with confidence using a responsive and accurate tuner designed for real-world playing. Guitar Suite A powerful toolkit for guitarists of all levels: • Massive Chord Library • Essential Scales for Practice & Learning • Play Mode with chord lookup & multitouch interaction • Tune by Ear Mode for developing musical intuition • Realistic touch-responsive strings • Works with any tuning setup Perfect for practice, teaching, songwriting, or quick reference. Built for Every Musician Whether you play guitar, piano, drums, or any instrument, Metronome ∞ helps you: • Improve timing and rhythm • Practice more efficiently • Learn faster and play cleaner • Build professional-level precision Practice Smarter. Play Better. From daily practice sessions to live performance prep, Metronome ∞ is the essential tool trusted by musicians everywhere. Download now and take control of your rhythm.

About

Metronome

This is a straightforward metronome application designed for ease of use. Users can customize the time signature and background through the settings menu. The tempo is adjusted by simply dragging the metronome weight.

Highlights
  • Easy to use interface
  • Adjustable beats per minute
  • Selectable time signature
  • Customizable background
Features
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Metronome- is a simple metronome that is easy to use. Select the time signature and background in the "Settings" screen. Drag the metronome weight to set the number of beats per minute.

Screenshots

Metronome ∞4 screens
Metronome3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Metronome ∞ at 4.5 against Metronome's 3.1. Metronome ∞ also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 26 months) and review sentiment (62% vs 46%). Metronome's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 4 one-off in-app purchases and Metronome sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Metronome ∞ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metronome ∞ has 799 ratings behind it against 84, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Metronome ∞'s written reviews are positive against 46% of Metronome's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metronome ∞ ships an update every 2 months, Metronome every 26 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Metronome ∞ versus Metronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetronome ∞Metronome
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (799 ratings) — better3.1 (84 ratings)
Positive reviews62.0% of reviews — better46.2% of reviews
Number of ratings799 — better84
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 26 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPanoramic Software Inc.Horizon Business, Inc.

Customer experience

Metronome ∞

All ratings800 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive62.0%
Neutral9.9%
Negative28.2%

Metronome

All ratings84 ratings
Positive47.6%
Neutral13.1%
Negative39.3%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral15.4%
Negative38.5%

Bugs and requests

Metronome ∞

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App not opening after latest update
  • Tap to set BPM feature not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to directly set tempo
  • Option to turn off accent beat
  • More sound options

Metronome

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Metronome ∞

One-time4
  • Digital Tuner$0.99
  • Guitar Suite$0.99
  • Metronome$1.99
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  • Full Version$2.99
1 purchases

Metronome

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Metronome ∞ free?
Metronome ∞ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Metronome free?
Metronome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Metronome ∞ or Metronome?
Metronome ∞ is rated higher. Metronome ∞ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 799 ratings, while Metronome averages 3.1 from 84 ratings.
Do Metronome ∞ or Metronome have ads?
Metronome ∞ shows ads; Metronome does not.
Which is updated more often, Metronome ∞ or Metronome?
Metronome ∞ ships an update every 2 months, and Metronome every 26 months. Most recently, Metronome ∞ was updated on October 23, 2026 and Metronome on October 23, 2026.

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