Metronome vs Herta
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Herta
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Herta captures every hit from your e-drums and shows you how you're playing. Get a full breakdown of each session - timing, dynamics, coordination, hand balance - and see how it all changes over time. Connect your e-drums over Bluetooth or USB. Hit record. Play. When you stop, Herta breaks down everything that happened. **SESSION BREAKDOWN** Every session gets a full analysis: per-pad hit counts, timing evenness scored Tight/OK/Loose, velocity distribution across ghost notes to accents, and coordination sync between limbs - hi-hat+kick, hi-hat+snare, cymbal+kick, and multi-limb clusters. **HAND BALANCE** On supported pads, Herta uses positional MIDI data to detect which hand played each hit. See per-hand velocity, consistency, and how your weak hand compares to your strong hand. **SONG DETECTION** Playing along to music? Herta detects song changes from Apple Music or Spotify, splits your recording into separate sessions per song - each with its own title, artwork, and analytics. **SESSION REPLAY** Play back any saved session and hear your hits through a built-in drum kit. Same dynamics, same phrasing, same timing. **PRACTICE HISTORY** Practice streaks, activity heatmap, session type breakdown, achievements across 40 milestones. Every session saved and synced across iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud. Works for all levels - beginners learning first beats to advanced players refining technique. Rudiments, grooves, play-alongs, free play. --- Terms of Service: https://misfitscorp.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://misfitscorp.com/privacy-policy Questions or ideas? Email us at hello@misfitscorp.com
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Verdict
Metronome and Herta are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Metronome sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Herta sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Metronome | Herta |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Frozen Ape Pte. Ltd. | Konstantin Chibrikov |
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
Herta
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Metronome
- Theme Editor$0.99
- Premium Theme Pack$0.99
- Full Version$2.99
Herta
- Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year









