Comparison

True Metronome Lite vs 174 Player Plus

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

Head to head
About

True Metronome Lite

This app provides a highly accurate metronome with natural acoustic sounds, designed for serious musical practice. It offers precise timing, various time signatures, and a realistic feel, mimicking a mechanical metronome.

Highlights
  • Mathematically precise beats
  • Natural acoustic sound with overtones
  • Realistic pendulum swing
  • All common and advanced time signatures
  • Precise tempo adjustment in 1 BPM steps
  • Optional bell accent on downbeat
Features
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The most accurate metronome app, designed by musicians for serious practice. Why Musicians Choose True Metronome * Perfect timing, zero timing drift. Not “almost correct”, but mathematically precise beats for professional practice. * Natural acoustic sound with real overtones and subtle variation. No robotic clicks, no harsh synthetic loops. * Feels like a real metronome. Features * All common and advanced time signatures: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 beats per measure * Precise tempo adjustment in 1 BPM steps * Realistic pendulum swing that matches your tempo * Clean, distraction-free design focused on practice * Optional bell accent on the downbeat Perfect For * Classical musicians who need reliable timing * Music students and teachers * Players frustrated with “close enough” metronome apps * Long practice sessions (natural sound that does not become annoying) How It Works Drag the weight to set your tempo, choose your time signature below, and tap anywhere to start. The interface behaves like a real mechanical metronome because that is what serious musicians are used to. Lite Version * Tempos up to 160 BPM Unlock the full version and enjoy * An unlimited tempo range * Tap tempo input * A variety of visual skins * Full landscape support on iPad * Seamless Apple Watch integration * Live Activities and widgets on your lock screen * Siri Shortcuts * A completely ad-free experience True Metronome does not cut corners. While many apps rely on generic synthetic clicks, we recorded real mechanical metronomes to capture their natural tone and feel. Our custom audio engine delivers the hardware-level timing accuracy that demanding musicians expect. Download now and hear the difference in your practice.

About

174 Player Plus

This music player retunes your entire library to a soothing 174 Hz frequency, offering a unique listening experience. Create playlists, use a sleep timer, and enjoy seamless integration with your devices. Unlock additional frequencies with an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Retunes music library to 174 Hz
  • Creates personalized playlists
  • Sleep timer function
  • iOS and CarPlay support
  • Full playback controls
  • Unlockable Solfeggio frequencies
Features
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Rediscover Your Music in 174Hz Tired of the standard 440Hz tuning? 174 Player Plus is a premium music player designed for listeners who seek a deeper, more calming connection to their audio. Using real-time processing, we retune your local music library to 174Hz—the frequency known as the "Foundation" of the Solfeggio scale. No waiting. No storage waste. Just hit play. Why Choose 174 Player Plus? Instant Retuning: Forget slow file conversions. Our engine retunes your 440Hz files to 174Hz in real-time as you listen. Save Storage: Unlike other apps, we don't create duplicate files. Your storage stays clean. Pure Focus: Zero ads, zero tracking, and no monthly subscriptions. Your sanctuary remains uninterrupted. On The Go: Full CarPlay and iOS integration means your healing frequencies follow you on your commute or at the gym. Key Features: Custom Playlists: Batch-add your favorite tracks to create the ultimate relaxation set. Sleep Timer: Drift off to soothing tones; the music fades out exactly when you want it to. Pro Controls: Includes Shuffle, Repeat, and full playback management. Expand Your Horizons: Ready to explore? Unlock the full Solfeggio Scale (including 432Hz, 528Hz, and more) via a single in-app purchase.

Screenshots

True Metronome Lite4 screens
174 Player Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 174 Player Plus at 5.0 against True Metronome Lite's 4.5. 174 Player Plus also leads on ads (none vs shown). True Metronome Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. 174 Player Plus sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. True Metronome Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

174 Player Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: True Metronome Lite has 52 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

True Metronome Lite ships an update every 8 days, 174 Player Plus every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
True Metronome Lite versus 174 Player Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrue Metronome Lite174 Player Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (52 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings52 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMikhail MotyzhenkovSYQEL INC

Customer experience

True Metronome Lite

All ratings52 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews228 reviews
Positive59.6%
Neutral5.7%
Negative34.6%

174 Player Plus

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

True Metronome Lite

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Metronome stops working after updates
  • Tempo slider is overly sensitive
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Expand tempo range beyond 160 BPM
  • Add more sound options and customization
  • Improve sensitivity and responsiveness of controls

174 Player Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

True Metronome Lite

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

174 Player Plus

One-time11
  • Unlimited 174 Hz retuning forever.$19.99
  • Frequency - 396 Hz$19.99
  • Frequency - 432 Hz$19.99
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  • Frequency - 639 Hz$19.99
  • Frequency - 285 Hz$19.99
  • Frequency - 417 Hz$19.99
  • Frequency - 852 Hz$19.99
  • Frequency - 528 Hz$19.99
  • Frequency - 963 Hz$19.99
  • Frequency - 741 Hz$19.99
  • Solfeggio Core Bundle$59.99

Questions

Is True Metronome Lite free?
True Metronome Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 174 Player Plus free?
174 Player Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, True Metronome Lite or 174 Player Plus?
174 Player Plus is rated higher. True Metronome Lite averages 4.5 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while 174 Player Plus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do True Metronome Lite or 174 Player Plus have ads?
True Metronome Lite shows ads; 174 Player Plus does not.
Which is updated more often, True Metronome Lite or 174 Player Plus?
True Metronome Lite ships an update every 8 days, and 174 Player Plus every 4 months. Most recently, True Metronome Lite was updated on October 20, 2026 and 174 Player Plus on October 13, 2026.

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