Comparison

Metronome vs BatDrop

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

BatDrop

This app provides a dedicated DJ console for teams to manage walk-up music for players during games. It integrates with Apple Music to allow searching, setting song start times, and offline playback. Features include roster management, AI song suggestions, and in-between inning playlist control.

Highlights
  • Dedicated DJ console for walk-up music
  • Apple Music integration for song search
  • Set precise song start times
  • Offline playback via Apple Music sync
  • Roster management and import
  • AI song suggestions
  • In-between inning playlist control
Features
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BatDrop is the walk-up music console built for teams who take the vibe seriously. Whether you're running a youth softball lineup or a high school baseball roster, BatDrop gives you a purpose-built DJ console so you can focus on the game — not on juggling apps. THE GAME DAY CONSOLE Every player, every song, always ready. Tap once to select your batter, tap again to drop their walk-up. A big green play button, a pulsing stop, and an on-deck indicator so you're always one step ahead. No fumbling. No wrong songs. BUILT ON APPLE MUSIC Search 100 million songs and set the perfect start time so the drop hits exactly when your player steps up. Preview the clip right in the app before you lock it in. Songs sync with your Apple Music library for offline play at fields with bad WiFi. BETWEEN INNINGS Keep the energy up with full playlist control between innings. Browse your Apple Music playlists, shuffle, skip, and never let the crowd hear silence. Pitcher warm-up songs are built right in. ROSTER MADE EASY Already using Ballpark DJ? Import your whole roster with one tap — players, songs, start times and all. Or build from scratch. Drag to reorder the batting lineup anytime, even mid-game. Multiple teams supported. AI SONG SUGGESTIONS Not sure what song fits a player? Tap the AI button and describe their vibe. BatDrop uses AI to suggest walk-up songs with the perfect start time and a reason why it works. BatDrop works great for any sport or event where music sets the tone — baseball, softball, wrestling, track and field, cheer, or anywhere you need the right song at the right moment. Requires Apple Music subscription for full song playback.

Screenshots

Metronome4 screens
BatDrop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Metronome at Free against BatDrop's $8.99. Metronome also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.2). BatDrop's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 84%). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Metronome is free to download; BatDrop costs $8.99 up front. Metronome sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and BatDrop sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BatDrop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metronome has 4.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Metronome's written reviews are positive against 100% of BatDrop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metronome ships an update every 2 months, BatDrop monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Metronome versus BatDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetronomeBatDrop
PriceFree — better$8.99
Rating4.7 (4.2K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.2K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrozen Ape Pte. Ltd.ROXANNE ORSINI MCCLURE

Customer experience

Metronome

All ratings4,032 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews1,181 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative10.8%

BatDrop

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 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

BatDrop

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
3 purchases

BatDrop

One-time3
  • 5 Voice Intro Credits$3.99
  • 20 Voice Intro Credits$12.99
  • 50 Voice Intro Credits$24.99

Questions

Is Metronome free?
Metronome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BatDrop free?
BatDrop costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Metronome or BatDrop?
BatDrop is rated higher. Metronome averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while BatDrop averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Metronome or BatDrop have ads?
Neither Metronome nor BatDrop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Metronome or BatDrop?
Metronome ships an update every 2 months, and BatDrop monthly. Most recently, Metronome was updated on October 22, 2026 and BatDrop on October 14, 2026.

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