# k vs Caternome

The clearest difference is price: k at Free against Caternome's $0.99. On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

k is free to download; Caternome costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for k against 5.0 for Caternome. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | k | Caternome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/k-metronome/id6459061452/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caternome/id6744904052/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 5 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FunkyDrumTutor](https://appshunter.io/developer/518086182) | [Laura Gabrielson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625473126) |

## What reviewers say

### k

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/k-metronome/id6459061452)

This metronome app helps users master complex rhythms by applying Karnatic rhythmic principles to Western music. It offers advanced features like tuplets, polyrhythms, and flexible sequence design for interactive practice.

**Highlights:** Tuplets (pulse divisions) from 2 to 13, Triplet phrasing and randomisation, Triplet groupings and accents, Fade feature for advanced polyrhythms, Nested tuplets, Flexible user sequence design, Polyrhythm chains (e.g., 4:5), Video tutorials and keyboard shortcuts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Caternome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caternome/id6744904052)

This app offers a unique metronome experience with a visual caterpillar that moves to the rhythm. Customize tempo, division types, and beat division levels to suit your practice needs.

**Highlights:** Visual caterpillar animation, Customizable tempo, Duple or triple division types, Adjustable beat division levels, Pulse, division, and subdivision visualization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is k free?

k is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Caternome free?

Caternome costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, k or Caternome?

k and Caternome are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do k or Caternome have ads?

Neither k nor Caternome shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*