TTJ Metronome vs Cat Metronome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TTJ Metronome
A straightforward metronome application designed for ease of use. It provides essential timing functions for musicians.
- Easy to use interface
- Metronome functionality
- Essential timing for musicians
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This metronome is easy to use.
Cat Metronome
This app provides a delightful and visually engaging way to keep time for music practice. An animated cat moves to the beat, offering a more motivating alternative to traditional metronomes. It's designed for musicians of all levels, including children and those who benefit from visual cues.
- Animated cat visualizes the beat
- Ultra-low latency audio
- Full Italian tempo terms
- Complete time signatures
- First-beat accent animation
- Designed for hearing-impaired users
- VoiceOver support
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Cat Metronome brings joy to music practice with a lovable animated cat that keeps time with every beat. Unlike cold, mechanical tools, this metronome features a procedurally generated cat that nods, waves its paws, and moves to your rhythm. PERFECT FOR EVERYONE • Musicians of all skill levels seeking a reliable, precise metronome • Children learning instruments who need motivation to practice • Hearing-impaired musicians who benefit from strong visual beat cues • Conductors and teachers who need quick access to tempo markings PROFESSIONAL PRECISION • Ultra-low latency synthesized audio – no perceptible delay • Full Italian tempo terms (Largo to Prestissimo) with one-tap selection • Complete time signatures: 1/4 to 12/8 and beyond • First-beat accent with distinct sound and animation ACCESSIBILITY FIRST • Designed with hearing-impaired users in mind • Strong visual contrast between downbeat and weak beats • The cat's exaggerated first-beat animation makes bar starts unmistakable • Full VoiceOver support • Light and Dark mode for any environment MINIMALIST DESIGN • Clean interface that keeps focus on the cat • No ads, no clutter • Works beautifully on iPhone and iPad • Free to use, no subscription needed Download Cat Metronome and make every practice session a little more delightful.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cat Metronome at 5.0 against TTJ Metronome's 4.0. TTJ Metronome's advantage is iOS requirement (8.3 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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.
Cat Metronome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
| Parameter | TTJ Metronome | Cat Metronome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 months |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.3 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yoshihiko Tsukamoto | Nekopan Lab LLC |
Customer experience
TTJ Metronome
Cat Metronome
In-app purchases
TTJ Metronome
No in-app purchases
Cat Metronome
No in-app purchases
Questions
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