CC Metronome vs Hyper Boost
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CC Metronome
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CC Metronome is a neat and concise metronome app. The sound source operates based on the device's audio playback timebase technology, so it maintains accurate tempo and beat stably, regardless of CPU load, etc. Features -Tempo settings range from 30 to 960 (Beats per Minute). -Beat settings are 2 to 24 (Beats per Measure). -Beat ring display allows you to see the beat and time position within a measure. -Rhythm is expressed using three types of sounds: beat sound, head sound, and accent sound. -Up to 9 (15 for iPad) combinations of beats, tempos, and accents can be preset. -Tap tempo function. -Sync change function: Useful for practicing moving between measures with different beat numbers and tempos. -Sync mute function: Useful for practicing and improving your sense of tempo and accuracy. The following extra features are available through in-app purchase: -The volume of the beat sound, head sound, and accent sound can be adjusted. -Accent editing function that allows you to add an accent sound to any beat within a measure. -The accent function allows you to group or characterize beats. -Choose from over 40 built-in sounds and freely assign them to beats, heads, and accents. -You can change the strength of the beat ring display. -You can change the color of the beat ring to suit your taste. -Background mode on/off setting. -Auto-lock prevention on/off function. You can try out the extra features for 1 week with the free trial available in the in-app purchases. Compatibility -Requires iOS 12.0 or later. -Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Detailed features and usage of the CC Metronome can be found in the User Guide at https://chord-city.com/support/. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us at support@chord-city.com.
Hyper Boost
Enhance your audio with a versatile two-band tone control and a powerful soft clipper. Achieve bold saturation or precise mix adjustments with adjustable clipping algorithms and real-time visualizers. Offers smooth transitions, CPU-saving bypass, and cross-platform compatibility.
- Two-band tone control with tilt filters
- Soft clipper with adjustable drive and ceiling
- Three clipping algorithms (Juicy, Tight, Hardest)
- Real-time curve visualizer
- Morph settings for smooth transitions
- AUv3 plugin and standalone app support
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Simple, but deadly. Hyper Boost combines a two-band tone control with a hard-hitting soft clipper. Use it early in the chain as a bold saturation effect or throw it on late for subtle, precision mix adjustments. A power-up for your sound. Tone Control - Retro-inspired treble and bass tilt filters. Gentle, not surgical - Adjustable center frequency - Three configurations: Pre (EQ before clipper), Post (EQ after clipper), Emphasis (saturate a frequency band while keeping flat response overall) - Output trim Clipper - Drive input up to +36 dB - Adjustable ceiling and edge for precise control over the clipping curve - Three clipping algorithms: - Juicy: reproduces an infamous stock clipper - Tight: adapted from a classic soft-knee limiter - Hardest: loud and brash hardware-style clipping - Real-time curve visualizer with max peak metering Core Features - Morph Settings for smooth transitions between two complete configurations - Auto Bypass saves CPU when input is silent - AB settings comparison - HQ mode with 4x oversampling and ADAA - One-click loudness matching - All parameters automatable with precise playback - Light and dark interface modes - Internal undo/redo - Auto gain - Use your AUv3 plug-in in a compatible host app or DAW - Standalone app includes support, manual links and in-app purchase options for license purchase Two-week trial included, one-time purchase for full unlock. Unlock your plug-in via in-app purchase from the standalone app or activate in the plug-in using an existing desktop license. Your in-app purchase activates the plug-in on all of your iOS devices. Owners can claim a crossgrade code in the standalone app to receive a discount on a desktop license. Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sketchaudio Read the manuals: https://sketchaudio.com/manuals/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CC Metronome at 12.0 against Hyper Boost's 14.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. CC Metronome sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Hyper Boost sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | CC Metronome | Hyper Boost |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kazuo Kamata | Sketch Audio, LLC |
In-app purchases
CC Metronome
- Extra Features TrialFree
- Extra Features$1.99
Hyper Boost
- Two-week TrialFree
- Full Unlock$9.99









