Comparison

D vs Aro Metronome

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

Head to head
About

D

Control DXR/DXS mk3 speaker parameters remotely via Bluetooth from your iOS device. Adjust levels, EQ, and more in real-time from anywhere in the venue. Monitor speaker status and manage multiple units simultaneously.

Highlights
  • Remote parameter control via Bluetooth
  • Real-time level and EQ adjustments
  • Monitor limiter activity and temperature
  • Control up to ten speakers simultaneously
  • Grouping for unified control
  • Scene save/recall functionality
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D‑Remote is a dedicated software application that allows you to remotely control DXR/DXS mk3 parameters using your iOS device via Bluetooth. With D‑Remote, you can make adjustments from wherever you are—on stage, at FOH, or while listening from the audience area—so it’s easy to balance levels and refine sound quality in real time. It supports control of all parameters, including level, delay, EQ, crossover, FBS, ducker, identification, panel lock, and scene save/recall. In addition, D-Remote monitors each speaker’s limiter activity and temperature, and displays error alerts. The app can control up to ten DXR/DXS mk3 speakers simultaneously, and grouping is available for unified level and mute control—helping streamline setup and operation.

About

Aro Metronome

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Aro Metronome is a clean, reliable metronome built for musicians who need precisstraightforwardicity. Whether you’re practicing solo or leading a group, Aro keeps time steady with a strightfoward interface. What sets Aro apart is the ability to connect multiple devices together and control a group of metronomes simultaneously. Start, stop, or change tempo from one device and keep everyone in sync. It’s perfect for ensembles, rehearsals, classrooms, and practice rooms where consistency matters. Designed to be straightforward and fast, Aro Metronome helps you focus on the music instead of the settings. Set it up in seconds and keep the whole room on the same beat.

Screenshots

D4 screens
Aro Metronome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: D at 17.0 against Aro Metronome's 26.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
D versus Aro Metronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDAro Metronome
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB5 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperYamaha CorporationArchenemy LLC

In-app purchases

None

D

No in-app purchases

None

Aro Metronome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is D free?
D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aro Metronome free?
Aro Metronome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do D or Aro Metronome have ads?
Neither D nor Aro Metronome shows ads.

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