Comparison

springVerb vs 531 metronome

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

springVerb

This app offers a wide range of vintage and modern spring reverb effects for music production. It features 14 distinct spring modes and extensive controls for deep sound customization, including EQ and automation. Presets can be saved and shared across platforms.

Highlights
  • 14 Spring Reverb Models
  • 16+ In-depth Controls
  • Built-in 3-band EQ
  • Preset Manager
  • Cross-platform Preset Sharing
  • Automation Control
Features
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Vintage Vibes, Timeless Reverberations Spring reverb has a long history, making its debut on organ sounds and rapidly gaining attention after being built into some of the most famous guitar amps known to man. In today's musical world, spring reverb is now pretty much used on anything that could use just a touch of ambience. Experience Spring in Full Spectrum with 14 Vibrant Spring Modes springVerb is packed with 14 spring modes to give you a wide range of spring sounds to take your sounds to the next level. Fully Customizable Sound for Any Situation Unlock the full sonic potential of each mode with in-depth controls; Mix, Dampening, Ducking, Left/Right Repeats and Decay. Their three band EQ Section (Low, Mid, and High), and master controls (Master Volume & Pan). Seamless Integration Across Platforms. All settings can be saved and loaded in your sessions as well as cross platform presets. All parameters offer automation control to get the most expressive sound. Features - 14 Spring Reverb Models; ranging from early/vintage styles to creatively inspiring and modern/futuristic - Over 16 In-depth controls to sculpt your reverbs, including: Pre Delay, Decay, Damping, Repeat Speed, Ducking, and more! - Built-in 3-band EQ section for additional sonic character control - Preset Manager with Save, Save As, Rename, and Delete functionality - Over 20 Factory presets, including both Send and Insert styles - Cross-platform support: presets can be shared between iOS and macOS & Windows

About

531 metronome

This app provides a metronome designed for complex rhythms and time signatures. It offers features like tap tempo, background playback, and swing for subdivisions, helping musicians focus on rhythm and practice.

Highlights
  • Tap tempo
  • Background play & lock-screen control
  • Swing for subdivisions
  • Complex time signatures
  • Sub accents & rests
  • Infinite groove creation
Features
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531metronome is a metronome built for complex rhythm. • Tap tempo • Background play & lock-screen control • Swing for subdivisions (8th and above) • Complex time signatures • Sub accents & rests • Infinite groove creation • No ads, ever. Just rhythm and focus. Perfect for musicians, students and educators. A metronome to understand rhythm. 531metronome は、複雑なリズムや拍子を直感的に扱えるメトロノームです。 ・タップテンポ対応 ・バックグラウンド再生 & ロック画面操作 ・分母8以上でスイング対応 ・複雑な拍子にも対応 ・サブアクセント / 休符設定 ・無限のグルーヴ生成 ・広告は一切表示されません。リズムと演奏に集中できるメトロノームです。 ミュージシャンはもちろん 学生や教育者にも最適。 拍子を「理解する」ためのメトロノーム。

Screenshots

springVerb4 screens
531 metronome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 531 metronome at 100% against springVerb's 0%. 531 metronome also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). springVerb's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.4). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

springVerb costs $4.99 and 531 metronome $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

531 metronome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: springVerb has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of springVerb's written reviews are positive against 100% of 531 metronome's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

springVerb ships an update every 5 months, 531 metronome every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
springVerb versus 531 metronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterspringVerb531 metronome
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOSC AudioAKIHIKO YOSHIDA

Customer experience

springVerb

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

531 metronome

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

springVerb

No in-app purchases

None

531 metronome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is springVerb free?
springVerb costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 531 metronome free?
531 metronome costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, springVerb or 531 metronome?
531 metronome is rated higher. springVerb averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while 531 metronome averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do springVerb or 531 metronome have ads?
Neither springVerb nor 531 metronome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, springVerb or 531 metronome?
springVerb ships an update every 5 months, and 531 metronome every 5 days. Most recently, springVerb was updated on October 9, 2026 and 531 metronome on October 7, 2026.

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