Metronom 137 vs CuePilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Metronom 137
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Metronom 137 keeps you in time - all along your setlists. Worn on your wrist, it vibrates on every beat so you can feel the tempo during practice, on stage, or in the rehearsal room. Adjust the BPM with a single swipe, tap in the center for tap tempo, or change the time signature with a flick. NEW: TEMPO CHECK Not sure if you're actually playing on tempo? Tempo Check listens to what you're playing and compares it in real time to your target BPM, with a live graph showing how close you are. A short session is free to try; unlock unlimited Tempo Check sessions with a one-time purchase. APPLE WATCH • Metronome from 20 to 320 BPM • Swipe to adjust tempo instantly, or use the Digital Crown for fine control • Tap tempo - tap in the center of the screen • Time signatures: 4/4, 3/4, 6/8, and more • 4 feedback modes: vibration + sound (iPhone only), sound only, vibration only, or silent (discrete) • Save songs to your setlist with their BPM and time signature • Skip to the previous or next song with one tap • See and control Tempo Check right from your wrist, including starting or stopping a session remotely iPHONE COMPANION APP • Full metronome with the same features as the Apple Watch app, plus a redesigned, easier-to-read track list and setlist browser • Multiple named local setlists, reorderable with a simple drag • Multiple setlists from The Live Setlists (see below) • Tempo, time signature, setlist selection, and Tempo Check all stay perfectly in sync between iPhone and Apple Watch in real time - whichever device you touch, the other follows THE LIVE SETLISTS INTEGRATION (optional) Metronom 137 partners with The Live Setlists - a platform where you build and share setlists with your bandmates. Any setlist you create there is available directly in the app. Load a setlist in one tap, and when you adjust the tempo or time signature during rehearsal, the change can be saved back so your whole band always sees the latest values. No account required to use the app, but account needed to access The Live Setlists setlists. Your music, your tempo, on your wrist.
CuePilot
This app provides musicians with precise tempo control for live performances and practice. It offers customizable metronome sounds, haptic feedback for silent practice, and background audio that continues even when the screen is off. Organize songs into playlists with specific BPMs and accent beats for a seamless musical experience.
- Precise BPM reference
- Customizable metronome sounds
- Haptic feedback for silent practice
- Background audio playback
- Song playlists with BPMs
- Accent beats for measures
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Never guess your BPM again. CuePilot gives musicians the precise tempo reference they need for live performances and practice. Perfect for Drummers & Musicians - Get instant BPM reference before song starts - No more guessing tempo during live sets - Professional metronome with customizable sounds - Background audio that never cuts out even when the screen is off - Haptic feedback for silent practice Key Features - Song Playlists: Save multiple songs with different BPMs - Track Organization: Number your songs for setlist order - Background Audio: Continues playing even when app is backgrounded - Customizable Sounds: Choose from woodblock high/low sounds - Haptic Feedback: Feel the beat without sound - Accent Beats: Emphasize the first beat of each measure - Flexible Timing: Set beats per bar
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metronom 137 at none against CuePilot's 1. CuePilot's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. CuePilot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Metronom 137 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Metronom 137 ships an update every 10 days, CuePilot every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Metronom 137 | CuePilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thibault Ducray | Kenny Lu |
In-app purchases
Metronom 137
No in-app purchases
CuePilot
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