Metronome· vs Midi Chief
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Metronome·
A straightforward and user-friendly metronome application designed for musicians. It offers essential timing tools with an intuitive interface for practice and performance.
- Simple metronome functionality
- Easy to use interface
- Essential timing tool
- Practice aid
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This is a simple metronome that is very easy to use!
Midi Chief
Connect and control your music setup with universal MIDI connectivity. Supports both USB and Bluetooth MIDI devices, offering enhanced control for select Bluetooth gear. Designed for musicians of all levels to manage rigs and focus on performance.
- Universal MIDI connectivity
- USB MIDI device support
- Bluetooth (BLE) MIDI device support
- Specialized support for select Bluetooth devices
- Responsive and intuitive performance interface
- Central MIDI control hub for iOS
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Universal MIDI Connectivity Easily connect and control your setup with support for both MIDI USB devices and Bluetooth (BLE) MIDI devices—giving you flexibility whether you're in the studio or on stage. Smart Bluetooth Integration Go beyond standard MIDI control. Midi Chief provides specialized support for select Bluetooth devices, including: Tonex Plug Tonex Pedal Neural DSP Nano Cortex Enjoy enhanced control and deeper interaction tailored specifically for these devices. Note: Tonex One is currently not supported. Tonex One+ will be supported soon. Built for Performance Whether you're tweaking tones, switching presets, or managing complex rigs, Midi Chief delivers a responsive and intuitive experience so you can stay focused on your music. Simple. Powerful. Reliable. From beginners to professionals, Midi Chief is your central hub for MIDI control on iOS.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Midi Chief at 100% against Metronome·'s 46%. Metronome·'s advantage is price (Free vs $7.99) and iOS requirement (4.3 vs 16.2). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Metronome· is free to download; Midi Chief costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Metronome· | Midi Chief |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $7.99 |
| Rating | 3.6 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 4.3 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim O's Studios, LLC | Marcos Gennari Patroni |
Customer experience
Metronome·
Midi Chief
In-app purchases
Metronome·
No in-app purchases
Midi Chief
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Metronome· free?
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