Comparison

Metronome vs Metronotes3

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

Head to head
About

Metronome

This metronome app offers high accuracy and stability for musicians. It includes features like customizable rhythms, tap tempo, and practice tracking. Enjoy core functionality for free, with options to upgrade for more advanced features and themes.

Highlights
  • 8 time signatures
  • 6 rhythm patterns
  • Tap tempo function
  • Tempo range 10-800 BPM
  • Visual feedback (LEDs, pendulum, screen flash)
  • Practice tracking (bars/time played)
  • Coach Mode with muted bars
  • Automatic tempo adjustment
Features
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Tempo, the premier metronome app for iOS is now available as this free Lite version. Tempo was featured as "New and Noteworthy" and "Staff Favorite" by Apple on the main iTunes landing page. Now you can enjoy Tempo's core features before upgrading to its full suite of features. Tempo Lite's engine is written from the ground up for high accuracy and stability. It keeps going even in device lock mode, making it a useful aid for live drumming. As a special treat, we've included the Tracker Module which helps in your practices by tracking the number of bars or time played. As opposed to purchasing Tempo, upgrading Tempo Lite nets you a dark colour scheme for the flipside views (instead of light). Visit www.frozenape.com for demo videos. Features Summary Configuration • 8 different time signatures: 1-4/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8 • 6 rhythm patterns for simple meters and 3 for compound meters • Customize accents or turn beats off to create more complex rhythms • Tap tempo function • Tempo ranges from 10 to 800 Display • Visual feedback in the form of pulsating LEDs • Two pendulum types, each with two animation types • Flash whole screen Tracker and Automator Module • Track number of bars played or time your practice • Coach Mode alternates between unmuted and muted bars. • Stop playback automatically when limit reached • Automatic adjustment of tempo every n number of bars or n amount of time Sound • Choose from 4 sound sets: Digital, Analog, Blip and Wooden • Volume control and Mute button Miscellaneous • Classical metronome and Italian tempo markings • Multi-tasking support: plays in background with audio from other apps • Two interface themes: Light and Dark

About

Metronotes3

This app is a comprehensive tool for musicians, offering a precise metronome, setlist management, and song organization. It allows for tempo and time signature customization, note annotation, and image attachment for sheet music, enhancing live performances and rehearsals.

Highlights
  • Precision metronome with tempo and time signature settings
  • Intuitive setlist management
  • Song customization and arrangement
  • Note annotation for songs
  • Attach images of sheet music
  • Performance enhancement tools
Features
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Metronotes: The Ultimate Musician's Companion Metronotes is your all-in-one solution, meticulously crafted for musicians, especially drummers, to elevate your performance on stage and during rehearsals. Seamlessly blending a powerful metronome, setlist management, and song organization features, Metronotes redefines convenience and precision for performers of all genres. Metronome Mastery: Precision timing is at your fingertips. Tailored for drummers and musicians, our metronome offers unparalleled customization with adjustable tempo, time signature, and beat accents. Feel the rhythm, stay in sync, and enhance your musical prowess effortlessly. Setlist & Song Arrangement: Organize your performances flawlessly. Create, arrange, and manage setlists with ease. Arrange your songs in a sequence that resonates with your performance flow, ensuring a seamless experience on stage. Song Management Simplified: Personalize your songs to perfection. Set tempo, time signature, and annotate notes directly within the app. Capture and attach images of your music sheets, ensuring easy access while performing live. Annotate and highlight sections for quick reference, enabling a smooth and confident performance every time. Key Features: Precision Metronome for Musicians & Drummers Intuitive Setlist Management Song Customization with Tempo & Time Signature Settings Note Annotation and Image Attachment for Performance References Effortless Performance Enhancement Experience the evolution of stage performance with Metronotes. Elevate your music, amplify your stage presence, and own the spotlight with confidence. Join thousands of musicians worldwide who trust Metronotes for their musical journey. Download Metronotes now and set the stage ablaze with your rhythmic brilliance!

Screenshots

Metronome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metronotes3 at none against Metronome's 3. Metronotes3 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 84%). Metronome's advantage is ratings volume (4.2K vs 8) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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. Metronome sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Metronotes3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Metronome against 4.6 for Metronotes3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metronome has 4.2K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Metronome's written reviews are positive against 100% of Metronotes3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metronome ships an update every 3 months, Metronotes3 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Metronome versus Metronotes3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetronomeMetronotes3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.2K ratings) — better4.6 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews84.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.2K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrozen Ape Pte. Ltd.Jerome Danthinne

Customer experience

Metronome

All ratings4,183 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews1,192 reviews
Positive84.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative10.7%

Metronotes3

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Metronome

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Tempo not always accurate
  • Sharing feature not working on iPad
  • Metronome skipping beats

Requested features

4 requests
  • More time signature options
  • Ability to edit saved playlists
  • Haptic feedback on Apple Watch
  • Ability to import/export playlists

Metronotes3

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Metronome

One-time3
  • Theme Editor$0.99
  • Premium Theme Pack$0.99
  • Full Version$2.99
None

Metronotes3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Metronome free?
Metronome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Metronotes3 free?
Metronotes3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Metronome or Metronotes3?
Metronome is rated higher. Metronome averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Metronotes3 averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.
Do Metronome or Metronotes3 have ads?
Neither Metronome nor Metronotes3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Metronome or Metronotes3?
Metronome ships an update every 3 months, and Metronotes3 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Metronome was updated on October 30, 2026 and Metronotes3 on October 24, 2026.

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