Comparison

METRO_PAD vs Step Metronome

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

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METRO_PAD

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サウンドエンジニアリングで使用するエキスパンダーやコンプレッサーを楽曲のテンポから割り出した数字で完璧、確実にミキシングするための補助ツール!サウンドエンジニアのための究極のチューニングツールです!

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Step Metronome

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Build the rhythm pattern you need, instantly. Step Metronome — a metronome designed by a professional musician. Want clicks only on offbeat sixteenth notes? Want to combine triplets and sixteenth notes? Want to practice along with a drum pattern? Create the rhythm exercises you want, easily and freely. Developed by professional guitarist Hidehisa Sasaki, drawing on years of performing and teaching experience. From beginners to professionals, across instruments and genres, make rhythm practice more flexible and more musical. PLACE CLICKS EXACTLY WHERE YOU WANT THEM Simply tap the Step buttons to place clicks wherever you need them. Practice with clicks on offbeat sixteenth notes, beats 2 and 4, or specific points in a challenging phrase. Adjust the volume (velocity) of each step to practice accents your way. PLAY THREE METRONOMES TOGETHER Combine up to three metronomes: A, B, and C. Easily create complex patterns by layering different subdivisions, such as eighth notes, triplets, and sixteenth notes. Use snare, kick, and hi-hat sounds to play a drum pattern alongside your click. ADJUST SWING IN 1% INCREMENTS Fine-tune the feel from straight to deep swing. Explore subtle swing in sixteenth-note grooves or the feel of jazz swing, practicing nuances that are difficult to capture with a conventional metronome. AUTOMATIC TEMPO CHANGES AND THREE TRAINING MODES • Step: Change tempo in stages, such as increasing by 5 BPM every 8 bars. • Sweep: Change tempo smoothly to a target over a specified duration. • Random Mute: Randomly silence the click to develop your internal sense of time. Support focused practice, from daily fundamentals to challenging phrases. 65 BUILT-IN PRESETS Explore 65 rhythm patterns created by professional guitarist Hidehisa Sasaki, organized into 7 categories. From basic rhythms to practical exercises, choose a preset and start practicing right away. SAVE AND SHARE YOUR RHYTHM PATTERNS Name and save your patterns, and organize them into categories. Import and export JSON files to share patterns with bandmates or distribute exercises to students. FOCUS ON YOUR RHYTHMIC CHALLENGES • Landing sixteenth-note anticipations accurately • Staying steady when switching to triplets • Avoiding rushing during fills • Keeping your place through long rests • Developing the nuances of swing With Step Metronome, create patterns that target the parts you find difficult and make your practice more focused. For guitarists, bassists, drummers, pianists, wind players, vocalists, and musicians of every kind. Build your ideal rhythm practice environment. Some features require the PRO in-app purchase.

Screenshots

METRO_PAD4 screens
Step Metronome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Step Metronome at Free against METRO_PAD's $2.99. METRO_PAD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads 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

Step Metronome is free to download; METRO_PAD costs $2.99 up front. Step Metronome sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. METRO_PAD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
METRO_PAD versus Step Metronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMETRO_PADStep Metronome
Price$2.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYOSHINORI KADOGAKIHidehisa Sasaki

In-app purchases

None

METRO_PAD

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Step Metronome

One-time1
  • Step Metronome Pro$5.99

Questions

Is METRO_PAD free?
METRO_PAD costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Step Metronome free?
Step Metronome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do METRO_PAD or Step Metronome have ads?
Neither METRO_PAD nor Step Metronome shows ads.

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