Comparison

Makonome vs Drummer's Metronome

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 • Subdivisions from eighths and triplets to quintuplets, sextuplets and septuplets, with rests inside the beat for gallops and other patterns • 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

Drummer's Metronome

Practice timing with realistic drum sounds and customizable beat patterns. Organize songs with tempos and patterns for live performances. Sync setlists across devices for seamless practice and gigs.

Highlights
  • Real drum sounds
  • Customizable beat patterns
  • Setlist management
  • Cloud sync (Pro)
  • Sample-accurate timing
  • Background audio
Features
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Built for drummers, not just musicians. Drummer's Metronome goes beyond basic click tracks with real drum sounds, customizable beat patterns, and setlist management for live performances. REAL DRUM SOUNDS Practice with kick, snare, hi-hat, and toms - not just boring clicks. Hear a groove while you work on your timing. CUSTOM BEAT PATTERNS Set different sounds and volumes for each beat. Create backbeats, hi-hat patterns, or design your own grooves. SETLIST MANAGEMENT Organize your songs with their tempos and patterns. Perfect for gigs - just tap and play. CLOUD SYNC (Pro) Your setlists sync across all your devices. Practice at home, perform on stage - everything's ready. ROCK-SOLID TIMING Professional-grade audio engine with sample-accurate timing. Keeps playing through calls and notifications. FEATURES: • Tempo range: 30-250 BPM • Time signatures: 1-9 beats per measure • 8 drum sounds: kick, snare, hi-hat (open/closed), toms, click, accent • Pattern presets: Standard, Backbeat, Hi-Hat, Custom • Haptic feedback option • Background audio • Dark mode optimized The app is completely free with all features included. If you enjoy it, you can support development through optional donations - one-time tips or monthly/yearly support. Perfect for: - Drum practice - Band rehearsals - Live performances - Recording sessions - Teaching Download now and start playing better time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://drummersmetronome.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Makonome4 screens
Drummer's Metronome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Makonome at none against Drummer's Metronome's shown. Drummer's Metronome's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.1). On price, update cadence, 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. Makonome sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Drummer's Metronome sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Makonome ships an update every 3 days, Drummer's Metronome every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Makonome versus Drummer's Metronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMakonomeDrummer's Metronome
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSustainable Development d.o.o.Stefan Hurzlmeier

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Makonome

One-time1
  • Makonome Pro$4.99
8 purchases

Drummer's Metronome

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Supporter$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Pro Supporter$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Gold Supporter$3.991 Month
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  • Yearly Supporter$24.991 Year
One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
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  • Huge - Tip$99.99

Questions

Is Makonome free?
Makonome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drummer's Metronome free?
Drummer's Metronome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Makonome or Drummer's Metronome have ads?
Drummer's Metronome shows ads; Makonome does not.
Which is updated more often, Makonome or Drummer's Metronome?
Makonome ships an update every 3 days, and Drummer's Metronome every 4 days. Most recently, Makonome was updated on November 5, 2026 and Drummer's Metronome on November 5, 2026.

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