4 bars Metronome vs Melodronome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
4 bars Metronome
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"4 bars Metronome" is a metronome that plays 4 bars bass notes. You can start jam session immediately with very simple operation. Features - Metronome that plays bass sound - Switchable number of measures (4 bars / 8 bars) - Switchable BPM (min. 40, max. 250) - Switchable reference frequency (440hz, 442hz) - Changeable bass tones - Switchable sequencer settings
Melodronome
This app provides a configurable melodic metronome designed for ear training and improvisation practice. It generates unique melodic lines based on selected intervals, encouraging users to explore complex rhythmic patterns and appreciate ephemeral musical phrases.
- Configurable melodic metronome
- Interval-based melody generation
- Ear training for improvisers
- Practice complex time signatures
- Ephemeral melody generation
- Explore unique rhythmic patterns
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* Do you want a melodic and rhythmic ear training app that will push you and your ears to the limit? * Are you terrified of the phrase...'Oh...btw...we're starting with a new one. It's in 13. You'll hear it...' * Have you ever wanted to practice playing in 5? 7? 11? 19? 31? 43? 61?!? Instead of simply keeping time, Melodronome helps improvisers practice by providing a new, configurable melodic line with the press of a button. Inspired by the book, Modus Novus, Melodronome's melodies are composed using the intervals you select. Choose intervals to create varying melodic lines. For example, if you select m2↑ (minor second up) and m2↓ (minor second down), the resulting melody will consist of minor seconds ascending and minor seconds descending. Press play to start. Consecutive presses will generate new melodies. Find one you like and stay for a while. As are many beautiful things, each melody is ephemeral. Once it's gone, it is gone for good. Please take the time to enjoy each new melody. It may be a while before it's ever heard again. You can always press stop.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Melodronome at daily against 4 bars Metronome's every 5 days. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
4 bars Metronome ships an update every 5 days, Melodronome daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 4 bars Metronome | Melodronome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hitoshi Yamaguchi | Daniel Meyer |
In-app purchases
4 bars Metronome
No in-app purchases
Melodronome
No in-app purchases
