Comparison

Metronom 137 vs DemoWithDrums

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

Head to head
About

Metronom 137

Features
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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.

About

DemoWithDrums

Capture musical ideas on your phone by layering tracks for drums, chords, bass, melody, and vocals. Quickly sketch out song arrangements and export your demos to share.

Highlights
  • Multi-track song sketching
  • Import or record audio
  • 11 drum groove styles
  • Custom rhythm creation
  • Export mixed demos
  • Export individual WAV stems (Pro)
Features
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When inspiration strikes, Demo with Drum helps you capture it before it slips away. Start with one idea and build it into a full song sketch, right on your phone. Import something you have already recorded or record directly in the app. Pick a drum groove, then add chords, bass, melody, or vocals. With up to 5 tracks, you can quickly hear how the whole arrangement comes together. No need to open your DAW or wait until you are in the studio. If you have your phone, you can start making music. How it works 1. Import or record your melody, chords, bass, or vocal 2. Choose from 11 drum groove styles, or create your own pattern 3. Follow the beat and build your idea one track at a time 4. Export a mixed demo to share with bandmates, friends, or collaborators Free - 2 tracks - 11 drum groove styles, with fully editable patterns - Record, trim, and offset each track - Overdub while listening to the drums - Export your finished mix as an M4A file - Save your custom rhythms Pro, one-time unlock, no subscription - Unlock all 5 tracks for drums, chords, bass, melody, and vocals - Export individual WAV stems and continue working in your DAW Perfect for - Songwriters who want to capture new ideas while they are fresh - Musicians who want to try an arrangement before heading into the studio - Vocalists, guitarists, and pianists who need a quick multi-track demo

Screenshots

Metronom 1373 screens
DemoWithDrums4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metronom 137 at none against DemoWithDrums's 1. DemoWithDrums's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). 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. DemoWithDrums sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Metronom 137 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metronom 137 ships an update every 2 weeks, DemoWithDrums every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Metronom 137 versus DemoWithDrums: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetronom 137DemoWithDrums
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThibault DucrayCHING HSU

In-app purchases

None

Metronom 137

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DemoWithDrums

One-time1
  • Demo with Drum Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Metronom 137 free?
Metronom 137 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DemoWithDrums free?
DemoWithDrums is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Metronom 137 or DemoWithDrums have ads?
Neither Metronom 137 nor DemoWithDrums shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Metronom 137 or DemoWithDrums?
Metronom 137 ships an update every 2 weeks, and DemoWithDrums every 5 days. Most recently, Metronom 137 was updated on October 24, 2026 and DemoWithDrums on October 1, 2026.

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