Comparison

Makonome vs SNB Gigs

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

Head to head
About

Makonome

Features
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Makonome is a precise, no-nonsense metronome for musicians who practise seriously. ROCK-SOLID TIMING • Sample-accurate click powered by AVAudioEngine • 20 to 400 BPM, with optional half-BPM steps • Circular tempo dial with tempo markings, tap tempo and direct BPM entry • Any meter from 1 to 16 beats over 2, 4, 8 or 16: 7/8 with accent groups like 2+2+3, 6/8 counted in dotted beats or every eighth • Eighth, sixteenth and triplet subdivisions • Accent or mute any beat • Five sounds, including a voice that counts the beats, plus pitch and volume control READY TO PLAY • Count-in of 1, 2 or 4 bars, with a click or a voice count • Auto stop after a number of bars or a time, with a bar counter • Screen flash on the beat • Pendulum, Circular, Count and Line visualizations that move exactly with the click you hear, at 120 Hz on ProMotion iPhones BUILD YOUR TIME • Gap Trainer mutes the click for a few bars so you keep time on your own, with gaps that can grow each cycle • Tempo Changer raises the tempo every few bars or seconds, up to a target BPM ACCURACY TRAINER Connect an electronic drum kit over MIDI and see exactly how you play against the click. • Live ahead/behind needle for every hit, with per-drum timing and velocity • Histograms and a beat map that show where in the bar you rush or drag • Practice mode hides the numbers while you play and reveals a short summary every 4 or 8 bars • Free Time mode: after a count-in the click goes silent and Makonome follows your tempo, showing your drift bar by bar • Record sessions, look back at them and export them PRESETS AND COLLECTIONS • Save tempo, time signature, subdivision and accents as presets, with notes • Group presets into collections for songs, setlists or routines • Play a collection hands-free: step to the next preset with the on-screen buttons, a keyboard or a Bluetooth foot pedal PRACTICE TRACKING • Named practice sessions with time goals • History with total time, average length, goals met and practice streaks • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for your weekly time and streak • Daily practice reminders PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS • Ableton Link keeps tempo and start/stop in sync with Ableton Live and other Link apps on your network • Tempo Detection listens through the microphone and finds the BPM of what's playing • iCloud backup of your settings, presets and practice history Makonome is free to download with the core metronome, count-in, auto stop, visualizations, practice history and widgets. Makonome Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks the Gap Trainer, Tempo Changer, practice sessions, presets and collections, Tempo Detection, the Accuracy Trainer, extra sounds and pitch control. Try everything free for 14 days. Buy once and Pro works on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Tempo Detection and the Accuracy Trainer are turned on in Settings → Experimental.

About

SNB Gigs

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TelePrompter is the essential lyrics teleprompter app for musicians, singers, and performers. Never forget your lyrics on stage again — let your words scroll smoothly while you focus on your performance. BUILT FOR LIVE PERFORMANCE Whether you're playing an intimate acoustic set or headlining a festival, TelePrompter keeps your lyrics flowing at the perfect pace. The distraction-free fullscreen display ensures you stay connected with your audience while never missing a beat. Intuitive Speed Control Drag on the right side of the screen to adjust scroll speed in real-time — speed up for fast passages, slow down for dramatic moments, or pause with a simple tap. The current speed indicator appears only when you need it. Stay Awake, Stay Focused Your screen stays on throughout your performance. No more fumbling to wake your device mid-song. POWERFUL SONG ORGANIZATION Song Library Build your complete repertoire with unlimited songs. Each song can include: • Lyrics with rich formatting • Tempo (BPM) and time signature • Musical key and capo position • Artist/composer credits • Duration timing • Performance notes visible during playback Setlists for Every Gig Organize songs into setlists for different performances. Set a default setlist that opens automatically when you launch the app — perfect for bands with a regular rotation. Seamless Song Navigation Play through your entire setlist without interruption. Swipe to move between songs, or tap the song list to jump directly to any track. CUSTOMIZABLE APPEARANCE Preset Themes Choose from four carefully designed themes: • Light & Dark modes • High-contrast options for bright stages Full Customization Create your perfect look with custom colors for: • Background and text • Four heading levels for sections (Verse, Chorus, Bridge, etc.) • Two comment styles for stage directions and cues Typography Control Select your preferred font and size for optimal readability at any distance. Per-Song Overrides Need different settings for a particular song? Override global settings on individual tracks. SMART LYRICS FORMATTING Use simple markup to structure your lyrics. The teleprompter displays your formatting beautifully while the editor shows you the simple markup syntax. BACKUP & TRANSFER Full Data Export Export your complete library — songs, setlists, and settings — to a single file. Perfect for: - Backing up before a tour - Transferring to a new device - Sharing setlists with bandmates Selective Export Choose exactly what to include: songs only, setlists, settings, or any combination. Easy Import Restore from backup or import shared files with a single tap. WORKS ON ALL YOUR DEVICES Optimized for both iPhone and iPad. Use your iPhone as a personal monitor or mount your iPad for the whole band to see. SPLASH SCREEN Set a custom splash image for band branding or personalization. Adjust margins and background color to match your style.

Screenshots

Makonome4 screens
SNB Gigs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SNB Gigs at none against Makonome's 1. Makonome's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Makonome sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SNB Gigs asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Makonome ships an update every 4 days, SNB Gigs every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Makonome versus SNB Gigs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMakonomeSNB Gigs
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.117.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSustainable Development d.o.o.Dinar Garipov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Makonome

One-time1
  • Makonome Pro$4.99
None

SNB Gigs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Makonome free?
Makonome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SNB Gigs free?
SNB Gigs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Makonome or SNB Gigs have ads?
Neither Makonome nor SNB Gigs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Makonome or SNB Gigs?
Makonome ships an update every 4 days, and SNB Gigs every 3 weeks. Most recently, Makonome was updated on October 30, 2026 and SNB Gigs on October 28, 2026.

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