JamCat vs Metronotes3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JamCat
This app helps musicians and bands stay organized by managing songs, setlists, and band member information. It offers offline access for gig notes and rehearsal plans, with features for sharing data and collaborating. Users can also import song information and embed videos.
- Song and setlist management
- Band member collaboration
- Offline access for gig notes
- Import song data
- Embed YouTube videos
- Tag songs by category
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JamCat is a free Song Notes and Gig Planning collaboration tool used to keep bands organized. As a working musician or hobbyist, keep track of your multiple bands, songs, song notes, song lists, set lists and tag songs by category. JamCat will replace your music binder on a gig or at rehearsal, help share all info in the band. Find musicians in your area, invite them to bands, and message them. Jam cat is fully offline - so you can go to the gig, and use your notes on your device without being connected to the internet. - Share musical performance data between all band members in each of your bands. - Import from your existing song list in Excel or flat file on JamCatApp.com, then Sync to bring the data to the device. - Create structured set lists for upcoming gigs, with gig-specific performance notes. - Maintain bands, musician profile, songs, notes, song lists, set lists and tags. - Organize your songs in song lists, by tags, or both. - Offline mode. Make changes locally, then sync when you want to share them with the band. - Facebook login supported. - Post comments on songs within your band. - Import song info from iTunes library, then sync the info to the server. - Email out a set of song notes. - Embed a youtube video into the song profile with 2 clicks. - No registration/login required for offline use. - Flag songs in Song lists by color. - Invite new members to your bands and have them gain access to your music data. - In-App purchase: Transpose song chords to any key (ignores lyrics or notes).
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.
- 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
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metronotes3 at none against JamCat's 1. Metronotes3 also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). JamCat's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. JamCat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Metronotes3 asks for nothing beyond the download.
JamCat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metronotes3 has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of JamCat's written reviews are positive against 100% of Metronotes3's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
JamCat ships an update every 3 months, Metronotes3 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JamCat | Metronotes3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.6 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alex Akimov | Jerome Danthinne |
Customer experience
JamCat
Metronotes3
In-app purchases
JamCat
- Chord Transpose$0.99
Metronotes3
No in-app purchases









