metrOnly vs Metrolux
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
metrOnly
This metronome app provides perfectly timed clicks without distracting features like accents or blinking lights. It offers tempo adjustments from 10-500 bpm and includes accessibility options for ease of use. Designed for focused practice, it aims to be a simple and effective tool for musicians.
- Perfectly timed clicks
- No distracting features
- Tempo range 10-500 bpm
- Intuitive tempo adjustment
- Accessibility options
- Customization features
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A metronome for musicians who hear better when the screen is quiet. metrOnly gives you precise time without accents, flashing lights, time signatures, or menus competing for your attention. Drag anywhere to change tempo from 10 to 500 BPM. Feel each number click into place. Tap the tempo to enter an exact value. Press one button to start. Choose from 19 carefully prepared click sounds, including woodblocks, sticks, rims, hats, snaps, and percussion. Set an optional practice timer, keep the click running in the background, and focus on the music. No clutter. Just time. New users need an auto-renewing subscription after onboarding. Weekly, monthly, and annual plans are available. Eligible customers can try the annual plan free for 7 days. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.sprinworld.com/privacy
Metrolux
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Metrolux is a simple, fast, offline metronome built for daily music practice. No sign-up. No subscription. No clutter. Just tap, set your tempo, and play. FEATURES - BPM 30–300 with slider, ±1/±5 buttons, and tap tempo - Time signatures: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8 and custom - Subdivisions: quarter, 8th, triplet, 16th notes - Accent patterns — emphasize any beat in a bar - 5 sound packs: wood, click, beep, cowbell, drum kit - Save unlimited presets — switch between songs in one tap - Speed trainer — gradually increase tempo as you practice - Bar loop — practice a section for N bars then stop - Practice timer DESIGN - Big, glanceable BPM display readable from a music stand - Visual beat indicator + 3-way haptic feedback - Works completely offline - Background playback with lock-screen controls - Light, Dark and System themes - Available in 50+ languages including right-to-left BUILT FOR PRACTICE - Cold-start to first click in under 1.5 seconds - Sample-accurate timing — no drift over long sessions - Low-latency audio engine - Compatible with wired and Bluetooth headphones - Optimized for phones and tablets PRIVACY - No account required, ever - No personal data collected - Works fully offline - No microphone access required Made with care by BEK Service Ltd. For support: bekserviceltd@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: metrOnly at none against Metrolux's 1. metrOnly also leads on ads (none vs shown). Metrolux's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 20 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Metrolux sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. metrOnly asks for nothing beyond the download.
metrOnly ships an update every 20 months, Metrolux daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | metrOnly | Metrolux |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Austin Danson | BEK Service LTD |
In-app purchases
metrOnly
No in-app purchases
Metrolux
- Metrolux Pro$4.99









