Only Metronome vs AccessMusic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Only Metronome
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A clean, modern metronome built for musicians. Whether youβre practicing piano, guitar, drums, or vocals, this no-frills metronome helps you stay on beat with precision and ease. - No ads, no tracking, no clutter - Accurate audio ticks at your chosen tempo - Smooth pendulum animation to visualize the beat - Adjustable from 30 to 240 BPM Designed with simplicity in mind - just open, set your tempo, and start. Perfect for rehearsals, warm-ups and lessons.
AccessMusic
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AccessMusic is the score reader built for blind and low-vision musicians. Import MusicXML or MXL files youβve downloaded from other sites, and AccessMusic makes them accessible β with full screen reader navigation, a dedicated low-vision view, and a built-in talking tuner. Accessible Score Reading: - Read Your Own Scores: Open MusicXML and MXL files from other sites or apps. - Screen Reader Support: Navigate measure by measure with VoiceOver; all sections are tagged for clear announcements. - Low-Vision Mode: A high-contrast dark mode that displays one measure at a time for maximum readability. Talking Tuner: - Audio Feedback: Hear spoken pitch names and cents adjustment β no tiny visuals required. - Quick & Reliable: Perfect for practice or live performance. - Made for Musicians with Vision Loss Most sheet music apps arenβt designed with accessibility in mind. AccessMusic breaks those barriers, letting blind and low-vision musicians focus on the music instead of the interface. Best for: - Blind musicians using VoiceOver - Low-vision players needing high-contrast notation - Teachers and students working with accessible practice tools Bring your music. AccessMusic makes it playable. Attribution - AccessMusic uses the open-source OpenSheetMusicDisplay (OSMD) library, licensed under the MIT License.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Only Metronome at Free against AccessMusic's $0.99. AccessMusic's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.5). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Only Metronome is free to download; AccessMusic costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Only Metronome | AccessMusic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $0.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 12.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TameSoft Pte Ltd | Nora Bowden |
In-app purchases
Only Metronome
No in-app purchases
AccessMusic
No in-app purchases
Questions
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