Comparison

Cisum Player vs Mono Metronome

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

Head to head
About

Cisum Player

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Cisum - Clean Ad-Free Audio Player A pure music player without ads, designed for focused listening with local music and audiobook support. Cisum is a player designed for true music lovers. No annoying ads, no shake-to-navigate, no endless popups—just pure music experience. Key Features • Local Music Playback - Supports MP3, M4A, FLAC, WAV and more • Audiobook Management - Separate library for your audiobooks • iCloud Sync - Keep your music library synchronized across all devices • Elegant Interface - Native experience following Apple design guidelines Why Cisum? Most music apps seem to care more about ads and monetization than your listening experience. Cisum is different—we believe a great player should make you forget its existence and focus only on the music. Perfect For • Music lovers tired of ads • Users with large local music collections • Audiobook and podcast enthusiasts • Anyone seeking a clean, efficient experience [Auto-Renewable Subscription] -- Premium Benefits: Unlimited audio files -- Subscription Period: 1 month, 1 year -- Subscription Price: Prices as displayed in-app at purchase, e.g., yearly subscription ¥78/year -- Cancellation: To cancel, go to Apple ID "Media & Purchases" and cancel subscription -- Renewal: Your Apple account will be charged automatically before expiration, extending license for another cycle upon successful payment [License Agreement] https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ [Privacy Policy] https://www.kuaiyizhi.cn/privacy

About

Mono Metronome

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Simple and ad-free metronome, easy to use when practicing your instrument. Not only does it have beat sound effects, but you can also flash through the screen to assist in finding the beat.

Screenshots

Cisum Player4 screens
Mono Metronome1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mono Metronome at none against Cisum Player's 2. Mono Metronome also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. Cisum Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Mono Metronome asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cisum Player ships an update every 2 weeks, Mono Metronome every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Cisum Player versus Mono Metronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCisum PlayerMono Metronome
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQingdao Yueyi Network Technology Co., Ltd.YANGXI ZHOU

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cisum Player

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Annual$2.991 Year
None

Mono Metronome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cisum Player free?
Cisum Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mono Metronome free?
Mono Metronome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cisum Player or Mono Metronome have ads?
Neither Cisum Player nor Mono Metronome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cisum Player or Mono Metronome?
Cisum Player ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mono Metronome every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cisum Player was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mono Metronome on November 3, 2026.

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