Comparison

iTickr vs Polyrhythm Metronome Pro

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

Head to head
About

iTickr

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iTickr - The Ultimate Metronome for Musicians Transform your practice sessions with iTickr, the most advanced and intuitive metronome app designed for serious musicians. Whether you're a beginner learning your first scales or a professional preparing for a concert, iTickr provides the precision and features you need to master your timing. PROFESSIONAL FEATURES • Precision Timing: Crystal-clear audio with customizable frequencies (200Hz-2000Hz) • Wide BPM Range: From 20 to 300 BPM with fine-tuned control • Multiple Time Signatures: 4/4, 3/4, 2/4, 6/8, 7/8, 5/8, 9/8, 12/8 and more • Custom Accent Patterns: Create complex rhythmic patterns for advanced practice • Visual Beat Indicator: Clear visual feedback with customizable colors SMART PRACTICE TOOLS • Practice Sessions: Track your practice time and progress • Preset Library: Save and organize your favorite tempo settings • Quick Presets: Standard 4/4, Waltz 3/4, Slow Practice, Fast Rock, Jazz Swing • Session History: Monitor your practice consistency over time ADVANCED CONTROLS • Lock Screen Integration: Control playback without unlocking your device • Background Audio: Continues playing when you switch apps • Pause & Resume: Maintains beat position when paused • Haptic Feedback: Feel the beat with customizable vibration patterns • Screen Always On: Prevents screen from locking during practice sessions • Auto-Pause: Automatically pauses when app goes to background BEAUTIFUL DESIGN • Modern Interface: Clean, intuitive design that's easy to use in any lighting • Dark Mode Support: Seamless integration with system appearance • Customizable Themes: Personalize your practice environment • Large Controls: Easy to use during intense practice sessions PERFECT FOR • Classical musicians mastering complex pieces • Jazz players working on swing and syncopation • Rock and pop musicians building solid rhythm foundations • Music students preparing for exams and auditions • Music teachers conducting ensemble rehearsals • Dancers and choreographers setting tempo for routines TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE • High-Quality Audio Engine: Professional-grade sound processing • Low Latency: Instant response for precise timing • Battery Optimized: Efficient performance for long practice sessions • Reliable Performance: Stable operation on all iOS devices UNIQUE FEATURES • Smart Beat Visualization: Dynamic visual feedback that adapts to your tempo • Intelligent Auto-Pause: Preserves your practice flow while saving battery • Comprehensive Settings: Fine-tune every aspect of your metronome experience • Practice Analytics: Understand your practice patterns and improve consistency Why Choose iTickr? iTickr isn't just another metronome app - it's a complete practice companion built by musicians, for musicians. We understand that timing is everything in music, which is why we've crafted every detail to provide the most accurate, reliable, and feature-rich metronome experience available on iOS. From the crystal-clear audio engine to the intuitive interface, every aspect of iTickr has been designed to enhance your musical journey. Whether you're practicing scales, learning complex rhythms, or preparing for your next performance, iTickr provides the tools you need to succeed. Download iTickr today and experience the difference precision makes in your musical practice.

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Polyrhythm Metronome Pro

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Polyrhythm Metronome Pro is the practice companion for musicians who need more than a click. It's a precise metronome, a chromatic tuner, an audio player, and a rhythm-composition toolkit — all in one clean, fast app. WHY THIS METRONOME Most metronomes stop at "click on a beat." This one lets you build real polyrhythms (4 against 5, 3 against 7, anything you need), automate tempo changes for progressive practice, program full sequences of patterns, and even transcribe a rhythm just by tapping it out. Whether you're drilling scales at a slow click or layering complex cross-rhythms, it adapts to how you actually practice. FREE, NO LIMITS - Classic single-voice metronome: precise, low-latency click - Choose your visual style — animated rings, bars, or a glowing halo synced to the beat - Full accent-color customization - Adjustable time signature and subdivisions - Tap tempo - Chromatic tuner with adjustable reference pitch (A=440Hz and beyond) and a built-in note generator for ear training and tuning by ear - Audio player: import a track, slow it down or speed it up, shift pitch independently, set A/B loop points — perfect for learning a piece by ear at a manageable pace UNLOCK PRO (one-time purchase, yours forever — no subscription) - Second voice: play two rhythms at once for true polyrhythmic practice, each with its own beat count, subdivision, and sound - Sequence Programmer: build multi-step patterns, set beat count and repeat count per step, reorder freely, and save your sequences to a personal library - Tap Transcription: tap along to a rhythm you hear or play, and let the app work out the pattern for you - Tempo Automator: set a starting and target tempo, choose how often and by how much it increases, and let your practice sessions build speed automatically — ideal for gradually pushing a difficult passage up to performance tempo BUILT FOR SERIOUS PRACTICE Every screen is designed to disappear during a practice session: large touch targets, a beat display you can read at a glance, and zero unnecessary taps between you and starting the click. No ads, no clutter, no accounts — just open the app and play. A NOTE ON PRICING The core metronome, tuner, and audio player are completely free, with no time limit and no restricted features. The Pro unlock is a single 4.99€ purchase — no subscription, no recurring charge, no expiration. Buy it once when you're ready for polyrhythms, sequencing, and tempo automation. Whether you're a beginner building steady time or a professional rehearsing a five-against-four passage, Polyrhythm Metronome Pro grows with your practice.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

iTickr and Polyrhythm Metronome Pro are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
iTickr versus Polyrhythm Metronome Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTickrPolyrhythm Metronome Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLyrae OUMathieu OSCAR

In-app purchases

None

iTickr

No in-app purchases

None

Polyrhythm Metronome Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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