ShowViewer vs PeerClock Metronome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
ShowViewer
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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.
PeerClock Metronome
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PeerClock Metronome is a P2P-synchronized metronome for Apple devices. Just connect multiple devices to the same Wi-Fi ā 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 ā no master/slave, every device is equal ⢠±2ms clock synchronization ⢠Wi-Fi only ā no external server, no internet required ⢠Auto-discovery ā 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 ā 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | ShowViewer | PeerClock Metronome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 8 days ā better |
| Ads | No ā better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andreas Keldenich | Hakaru Hirose |
In-app purchases
ShowViewer
No in-app purchases
PeerClock Metronome
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ShowViewer free?
Is PeerClock Metronome free?
Do ShowViewer or PeerClock Metronome have ads?
Which is updated more often, ShowViewer or PeerClock Metronome?
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