True Metronome Lite vs Metronome + Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Metronome + Timer
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Elevate your practice and performances with Metronome + Timer, the ultimate metronome and timer app designed for musicians, students, and professionals alike. Whether you're a drummer, guitarist, pianist, or vocalist, our intuitive and feature-rich app provides everything you need to maintain perfect timing and improve your musical precision. Key Features: - Lessons Management: Organize your practice materials with PDF and image viewing, drag-and-drop reordering, and expandable groups. Perfect for managing sheet music, exercises, and study materials. - Precise Tempo Control: Set your desired BPM (Beats Per Minute) with ease, from slow practice to blistering speeds. Use the improved BPM picker with direct text input, tap tempo, or voice control (speak your BPM). - Visual & Haptic Feedback: Stay in sync with customizable visual beat indicators—choose between circular or horizontal lines visualization. Optional vibration on each beat, perfect for silent practice or noisy environments. - Custom Beat Accents: Create sophisticated rhythm patterns with three accent levels (normal, mid, strong). Tap any beat to customize the emphasis pattern for complex time signatures. - Customizable Sounds: Choose from a variety of metronome sounds to find what best suits your preference and instrument. Adjust the volume to your liking or mute with a long press. - Save Your Presets: Create and save custom metronome settings (BPM, time signature, duration, beat accents) as presets for quick access during different practice sessions or songs. Save directly from your practice history. - Integrated Timer: Practice for specific durations with the built-in timer, helping you manage your practice sessions effectively. Enable count-in and timer linking for perfect synchronization from the first beat. - Landscape Split-Screen: On tablets and wide screens, enjoy a split-screen layout with full metronome controls on the left and quick access to presets and history on the right. - Personalized Appearance: Customize your app's look with a sleek dark theme and choose your preferred accent color for a personalized experience. - User-Friendly Interface: A clean, modern, and easy-to-navigate design ensures a seamless experience for all users. Metronome + Timer is more than just a basic click track; it's a comprehensive rhythm companion that helps you develop impeccable timing, enhance your musicality, and achieve your practice goals. Download now and feel the rhythm!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Metronome + Timer at none against True Metronome Lite's shown. Metronome + Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.4). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
True Metronome Lite ships an update every 8 days, Metronome + Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | True Metronome Lite | Metronome + Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (52 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 52 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mikhail Motyzhenkov | Novaware Ltd |
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
Metronome + Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
True Metronome Lite
No in-app purchases
Metronome + Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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