Comparison

Mono Metronome vs TempoKin

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

Head to head
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.

About

TempoKin

This music practice app offers a precise metronome, tempo trainer, and journal to improve rhythm and speed for various instruments. Organize songs, track progress, and sync data across devices with customizable themes and visual cues.

Highlights
  • Precise rhythm with multiple time signatures
  • Tempo progression for speed building
  • Muted-beat training
  • Song and setlist organization
  • Practice journal with progress tracking
  • iCloud sync
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
Features
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A precise metronome, tempo trainer, and music practice journal for guitar, piano, drums, ukulele, and other instruments. Build steadier rhythm, increase speed progressively, organize every song, and see your practice improve over time. Built for daily music practice: • Apple Watch remote: control iPhone playback, tempo, meter, subdivision, accents, sound, and volume from your wrist • Precise rhythm: multiple time signatures, subdivisions, accent levels, sounds, and volume controls • Tempo progression: change BPM by measure or over time for controlled speed building • Muted-beat training: test your internal pulse and timing consistency • Songs and setlists: save BPM, meter, subdivision, and training settings for each song • Smart review: schedule today's songs from your practice history • Private sheet music: attach your own PDF or image files and view them across devices • Practice journal: track time, songs, streaks, seven-day trends, and long-term progress • iCloud sync: keep setlists, song settings, practice records, and goals in sync • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets: see practice progress and metronome status at a glance • Visual and haptic cues: feel the beat or use the camera flash • Personal themes: classic and playful cat themes, sounds, appearances, and app icons No account required. No ads or third-party analytics SDKs. Whether you are building fundamentals, increasing speed, or rehearsing a set, each session stays focused and measurable. The app includes a 7-day Pro free trial. You are not charged during the trial; after it ends, the selected monthly or annual subscription renews automatically unless canceled in Apple Account settings. Localized prices are shown by the App Store. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mono Metronome1 screens
TempoKin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mono Metronome at none against TempoKin's 2. Mono Metronome also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). TempoKin's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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. TempoKin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Mono Metronome asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mono Metronome ships an update every 3 weeks, TempoKin every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Mono Metronome versus TempoKin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMono MetronomeTempoKin
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYANGXI ZHOUhaikuo sun

In-app purchases

None

Mono Metronome

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TempoKin

Subscriptions1
  • Metronome Pro Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
One-time1
  • Metronome Pro Lifetime$18.00

Questions

Is Mono Metronome free?
Mono Metronome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TempoKin free?
TempoKin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mono Metronome or TempoKin have ads?
Neither Mono Metronome nor TempoKin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mono Metronome or TempoKin?
Mono Metronome ships an update every 3 weeks, and TempoKin every 4 days. Most recently, Mono Metronome was updated on October 15, 2026 and TempoKin on October 11, 2026.

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