Metronome & Rudiment Practice vs Eightwise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Metronome & Rudiment Practice
This app provides drummers with a comprehensive practice tool. It features a customizable metronome with advanced options like gap training and auto-increment, alongside a full library of drum rudiments with notation and audio. Users can create structured practice sessions, track progress, and set goals to improve speed, control, and consistency.
- Customizable metronome with tap tempo
- Gap training and auto-increment BPM
- Full drum rudiment library with notation
- Structured practice session creation
- Progress tracking and practice streaks
- Live Activity and Dynamic Island support
- Background practice mode
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The metronome built for drummers — not just timekeepers. Whether you're working on your first paradiddle or pushing your double stroke roll to 200 BPM, Metronome & Rudiment Practice gives you the tools to practice smarter and build real speed, control, and consistency. METRONOME A clean, distraction-free metronome with everything you actually need: - Tap tempo to set your BPM instantly - Customize time signatures, subdivisions, and per-beat accents - Gap Training — mute bars at set intervals to test if your internal clock is solid - Auto Increment — automatically raise the BPM every few bars to build speed without thinking about it - 15 click sounds, from classic quartz to sticks, claps, and electronic kits - Volume boost for loud practice rooms - Flashlight visual cues for timing - Live Activity on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island - Background mode for uninterrupted practice - iCloud sync across all your devices RUDIMENT LIBRARY All 40 essential drum rudiments with notation, sticking, and audio playback: - Singles, doubles, paradiddles, flams, drags, hybrid rudiments - Accent variations and left/right hand lead options - Star your favorites for quick access STRUCTURED PRACTICE Turn rudiments into real practice sessions: - Pre-built speed training programs that ramp BPM over time - Gap training and accent variation workouts - Build your own sessions with custom rudiments, BPM ranges, and bar lengths - Practice Packs based on Stick Control and Accents & Rebounds - Track your progress and monitor improvement over time STAY CONSISTENT - Set weekly practice goals and receive reminders - Track your sessions and streaks - iCloud sync keeps everything in step across your devices GET STARTED FREE — The core metronome and full rudiment library are free. Upgrade to Premium for advanced metronome features, unlimited practice sessions, custom session creation, and all Practice Packs. Built by drummers, for drummers. Privacy Policy: https://metronome.much.coffee/metronome/pp.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Eightwise
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Count your cheer or dance routine to the music, 8-count by 8-count. Tap the tempo, mark the one, cue every hit and voice-over, then rehearse with a spoken 5-6-7-8 count-in and share a clean count sheet. COUNT IT TO YOUR MUSIC • Import your routine mix from Files (MP3, M4A, WAV or AIFF) • Tap along to set the tempo, then tap on count 1 to mark the one • Every 8-count lines up with the track, and a waveform ribbon shows where you are • Fit the routine length to the song in one tap BLOCK SECTIONS, CUE COUNTS • Tape each section across 8-counts: opening, standing tumbling, stunts, pyramid, dance • Put moves, hits and sound effects, voice-overs and notes on exact counts, including "and" counts • The downbeat of every 8-count is marked so the 1 is easy to find • No music yet? Plan the count sheet at any tempo first REHEARSE ON THE FLOOR • Start from any 8-count with a spoken 5-6-7-8 count-in • A giant live count and beat bar you can read from across the gym • See the cue happening now and the one coming next • Routines without music play a click track • Keep rehearsing with the screen locked • Apple Watch remote: see the live count on your wrist and play, pause, or jump one 8-count HAND IT OFF • Share a printable count sheet PDF that grows each row to fit your notes, so nothing overlaps • Includes a producer hit list with the track time of every hit and voice-over PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no ads, no tracking. Routines and music stay on your device. Export or delete everything from Settings. FREE AND EIGHTWISE STUDIO Free includes two routines, music sync, tap tempo, sections and cues, and count-in rehearsal at full speed. Eightwise Studio adds unlimited routines, count sheet PDFs with producer hit lists, section loops, and 50% and 75% practice speed. Choose monthly or annual (each with a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers) or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://nexlevel.com.br/eightwise/privacy/ Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Metronome & Rudiment Practice at none against Eightwise's shown. Metronome & Rudiment Practice also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Metronome & Rudiment Practice sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Eightwise sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Metronome & Rudiment Practice ships an update weekly, Eightwise every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Metronome & Rudiment Practice | Eightwise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (32 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | cougnes | Alisson Bento |
In-app purchases
Metronome & Rudiment Practice
- Premium - One Month7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Premium - One Year7 Days trial$24.991 Year
Eightwise
- Studio Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Studio Annual7 Days trial$22.991 Year
- Studio Lifetime$44.99
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