Comparison

Metronome vs OneBeat Guitar Tools

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

Head to head
About

Metronome

This app provides a simple and intuitive metronome for rhythm practice and instrument performance. It allows free BPM setting between 30 and 300, supports 2 to 8 beats, and accents the first beat. Designed for ease of use, it's stress-free for all musicians.

Highlights
  • Adjustable BPM (30-300)
  • 2-8 beat support
  • First beat accent
  • Slider and button controls
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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A simple and intuitive metronome app. You can set BPM freely between 30 and 300 and easily adjust it using the slider or buttons. Supports 2 to 8 beats and includes a function to accent the first beat. Ideal for rhythm practice and instrument performance. Designed for simplicity and ease of use, making it stress-free for anyone.

About

OneBeat Guitar Tools

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for guitarists, including a precise tuner, a metronome with customizable patterns, a chord library with diagrams, and a practice log to track progress. It's designed for distraction-free practice with no ads or account requirements.

Highlights
  • Precision tuner with real-time pitch detection
  • Sample-accurate metronome with tap tempo and accent patterns
  • Interactive circle of fifths
  • Extensive chord library with fretboard diagrams
  • Structured practice plan and session history logging
  • Distraction-free, ad-free experience
Features
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OneBeat Guitar Tools puts everything you reach for every practice session one tap apart: a rock-solid metronome, a precision tuner, the circle of fifths, a complete chord library, and a built-in practice plan with session history. Zero ads, no accounts, and no subscriptions required for core tools. METRONOME Tap tempo, adjustable accent patterns, subdivisions, and a range from 40 to 240 BPM. Each beat is scheduled directly to audio hardware ahead of time rather than fired from a software timer, so the pulse stays sample-accurate instead of drifting or jittering mid-bar. Move the tempo slider while playing and it smoothly retunes the pulse without restarting the bar. TUNER Real-time, ultra-responsive pitch detection with a clear gauge showing exactly how sharp or flat you are, down to the cent and Hz. Built with acoustic stabilization: the reading only updates when the note behind it is steady, settling on an accurate reading instead of flickering erratically. CIRCLE OF FIFTHS An interactive circle showing major keys, relative minors, and key signatures at a glance. Tap any key wedge to inspect its accidentals and relative minor chords, and the chord library will follow you there automatically. CHORDS Major, minor, dominant 7th, and minor 7th voicings across all twelve roots. Clear fretboard diagrams with open and muted string indicators, fingerings, and notes spelled out under each voicing. The diagram follows your chosen board look — Maple, Rosewood, Ebony or Lines, with dot or trapezoid inlays. PRACTICE PLAN & FOCUS TIMER A session stopwatch and structured routine checklist right at the top of every screen: • Set your daily practice routine and time budget (warmups, scales, chord changes, songs). • Check off exercises as you complete them during your session. • Track your focus time with automatic session logging. • Review your complete practice history, daily breakdown, and weekly totals. BUILT FOR DISTRACTION-FREE PRACTICE • 100% Ad-Free: Zero banner ads, zero full-screen video interruptions, and zero tracking. • No Account Needed: Everything runs completely on-device. No logins or cloud sync required. • Keeps Screen Awake: The display stays on while your metronome or tuner is active. • Universal Design: Optimized layout for iPhone and iPad. ONEBEAT TOOLS PRO The metronome, tuner, circle of fifths, chord reference, practice plan, and session logs are 100% free and always will be. An optional Pro subscription unlocks the appearance settings — custom accent colors and themes (Terracotta, Sage, Soft Plum, Mustard, Dusty Rose, Dusty Blue) plus four fretboard styles and two inlay styles for the chord diagrams — and supports independent development. • Monthly — auto-renews every month • Yearly — auto-renews every year Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.neitzke.ca/app-privacy-policy OneBeat Tools is part of the OneBeat family, alongside OneBeat Play (fretboard trainer) and OneBeat Ear (ear trainer).

Screenshots

Metronome2 screens
OneBeat Guitar Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: OneBeat Guitar Tools at none against Metronome's shown. OneBeat Guitar Tools also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months). Metronome's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Metronome sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and OneBeat Guitar Tools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metronome ships an update every 10 months, OneBeat Guitar Tools every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Metronome versus OneBeat Guitar Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetronomeOneBeat Guitar Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB3 MB
Age rating4++4
Developerkota tadaCleber Neitzke

Customer experience

Metronome

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

OneBeat Guitar Tools

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Metronome

Subscriptions2
  • Ad-free for 1 month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Ad-free for 1 year14 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

OneBeat Guitar Tools

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$6.991 Year

Questions

Is Metronome free?
Metronome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OneBeat Guitar Tools free?
OneBeat Guitar Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Metronome or OneBeat Guitar Tools have ads?
Metronome shows ads; OneBeat Guitar Tools does not.
Which is updated more often, Metronome or OneBeat Guitar Tools?
Metronome ships an update every 10 months, and OneBeat Guitar Tools every 2 weeks. Most recently, Metronome was updated on October 30, 2026 and OneBeat Guitar Tools on November 5, 2026.

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