# True Metronome vs Cello Tuner

The clearest difference is ads: True Metronome at none against Cello Tuner's shown. True Metronome also leads on ratings volume (267 vs 5) and device support (4 vs 2). Cello Tuner's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. True Metronome sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Cello Tuner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cello Tuner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: True Metronome has 267 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | True Metronome | Cello Tuner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (267 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-metronome/id574204413/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cello-tuner/id6759851644/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **267** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 73.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mikhail Motyzhenkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/574204416) | [Kartika Ardiani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777769813) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Cello Tuner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cello-tuner/id6759851644)

Easily tune your cello with real-time visual feedback. This app uses your device's microphone to detect pitch, guiding you to perfect tuning for all strings and multiple tunings. Explore standard and alternative tunings with automatic or manual mode options.

**Highlights:** Real-time pitch detection, Live needle display, Automatic and manual modes, Multiple tuning options, Reference tones, Visual cues for perfect pitch

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1W | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 1M | $3.99 | per month |
| 1Y | $19.99 | per year |
| 1Y2 | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is True Metronome free?

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

### Is Cello Tuner free?

Cello Tuner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, True Metronome or Cello Tuner?

Cello Tuner is rated higher. True Metronome averages 4.6 out of 5 from 267 ratings, while Cello Tuner averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do True Metronome or Cello Tuner have ads?

Cello Tuner shows ads; True Metronome does not.

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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.*