Comparison

ShowViewer vs PeerClock Metronome

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

Head to head
About

ShowViewer

Features
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The viewer for the ShowPulse Live Performance system which lets you view your chords and lyrics on your iPhone or iPad on Stage. It automatically discovers and connects to the ShowPulse server. You can control if you want to see chords, lyrics or both and customize the font size to your needs on stage. You can also remote control the ShowPulse server to start songs from stage and navigate the set list. You can even do this from the watch. Note: You a ShowPulse server for this app. Visit show-pulse.com for more information.

About

PeerClock Metronome

Features
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PeerClock Metronome is a P2P-synchronized metronome for Apple devices. Just connect multiple devices to the same Wi-Fi — no server needed. All devices automatically discover each other and sync their clocks with ±2ms precision using NTP-style 4-timestamp exchange. Features: • Peer-to-peer — no master/slave, every device is equal • ±2ms clock synchronization • Wi-Fi only — no external server, no internet required • Auto-discovery — connect to the same Wi-Fi, that's it • Visual conductor path animation with brush-stroke style • Multiple time signatures: 4/4, 3/4, 4/8, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8 • Live BPM changes sync across all connected devices • Built on PeerClock — an open-source P2P clock sync framework Perfect for musicians, bands, and ensembles who need synchronized timing across multiple devices without relying on cloud services.

Screenshots

ShowViewer2 screens
PeerClock Metronome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ShowViewer at none against PeerClock Metronome's shown. PeerClock Metronome's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShowViewer ships an update every 6 months, PeerClock Metronome every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
ShowViewer versus PeerClock Metronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShowViewerPeerClock Metronome
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas KeldenichHakaru Hirose

In-app purchases

None

ShowViewer

No in-app purchases

None

PeerClock Metronome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShowViewer free?
ShowViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PeerClock Metronome free?
PeerClock Metronome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ShowViewer or PeerClock Metronome have ads?
PeerClock Metronome shows ads; ShowViewer does not.
Which is updated more often, ShowViewer or PeerClock Metronome?
ShowViewer ships an update every 6 months, and PeerClock Metronome every 8 days. Most recently, ShowViewer was updated on October 12, 2026 and PeerClock Metronome on October 8, 2026.

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