Comparison

Basic Metronome vs Tempus

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

Head to head
About

Basic Metronome

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A basic Metronome crafted for simplicity, loud volume and optimized for one-handed use. Uncluttered and free from advertising or tracking, with no functional limitations. I developed this metronome primarily to cater to the requirements of my wife, who is a classical musician. This app is ideal for those who prefer functionality without complexity. Its design emphasizes ease of use and straightforward operation. The app includes distinctively loud click sounds, designed to be clearly audible even in noisy environments. Please note that in prioritizing volume, there is a compromise on sound quality, ensuring that the metronome remains robust and effective for all your practice sessions.  Additionally, it is completely free from advertisements and tracking, ensuring an uninterrupted experience. All features are fully accessible without any need for unlocking additional functionalities.

About

Tempus

This app provides musicians with advanced tempo and rhythm practice tools. It offers precise control over subdivisions, time signatures, and click volume, with customizable visualizers and haptics. Premium features unlock simultaneous rhythmic layering and more complex time signature configurations.

Highlights
  • Advanced subdivision control
  • Easy time signature configuration
  • Flexible volume control
  • Glitch-free BPM adjustment
  • Customizable visualizer and haptics
  • Multiple subdivisions at once (premium)
  • Advanced time signatures (premium)
Features
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Built for musicians who need precision, felxibility, and robustness, Tempus offers full control over tempo and rhythm practice without compromise. Core features: • Advanced Subdivision Control – Set subdivisions beyond standard options, from eighth notes to ninelets • Easy Time Signature Configuration – Set time signatures in an intuitive manner • Flexible Volume Control – Adjust the volume and audio type of each click independently • Glitch-Free BPM Adjustment – Alter the metronome real-time with no audio artifacts • Accessibility Features – Customizable visualizer and haptics for improved accessibility • Numerous Audio Samples – Choose from 5 free samples sets Premium features: • Multiple Subdivisions at Once – Play and layer different rhythmic subdivisions simultaneously • Advanced Time Signatures – Set time signatures with numerators and denominators independently from 1 to 99 • Independent Beat Unit Control – Set the beat unit from a whole note to a 99-let tuplet • Additional Samples – Gain access to 10 additional sample sets

Screenshots

Basic Metronome4 screens
Tempus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tempus at every 5 days against Basic Metronome's fortnightly. Tempus also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Basic Metronome sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Tempus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basic Metronome ships an update fortnightly, Tempus every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Basic Metronome versus Tempus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic MetronomeTempus
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrank WalkaLevin Leesemann

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Basic Metronome

One-time2
  • Smal Tip$0.99
  • Large Tip$3.99
1 purchases

Tempus

One-time1
  • Premium$1.99

Questions

Is Basic Metronome free?
Basic Metronome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tempus free?
Tempus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Basic Metronome or Tempus have ads?
Neither Basic Metronome nor Tempus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Basic Metronome or Tempus?
Basic Metronome ships an update fortnightly, and Tempus every 5 days. Most recently, Basic Metronome was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tempus on September 11, 2026.

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