Comparison

Metronome & Tuner vs PolyCyclo

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

Head to head
About

Metronome & Tuner

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Metronome & Tuner is your all-in-one practice companion, combining a precision tuner with a customizable metronome.Β  Whether you're a guitarist, pianist, drummer, violinist,... β€” this app helps you sharpen your timing and tuning effortlessly. Features: - Accurate tuner for guitar and other instruments - 7 distinct metronome sounds to suit your preference - Tap Tempo and adjustable BPM from 30–300 - Popular time signatures: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8 - Visual beat indicators to help internalize rhythm - Low Latency Tuner (~25ms) - Clean, distraction-free design - Works offline β€” no internet required

About

PolyCyclo

Features
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Use PolyCyclo as a visual metronome. Set any whole-number tempo from 40 to 240 BPM, find a tempo with Tap, and turn on an independent reference pulse. Watch rhythm take shape as moving points, glowing traces, and polygons. Swipe between rhythms and sound sets, edit the pattern, save favorites with the star, and share a loop as MP4. Without an account or purchase, BPM, Tap Tempo, and the reference pulse are unlimited. Playback, the existing editing controls, star saves, and short watermarked MP4 export (15 seconds at 720p) are also included. Choose from the included selection of rhythms and sound sets. PolyCyclo Studio is an optional, one-time, non-consumable purchase. It unlocks all 312 rhythm presets, all 16 sound sets, watermark-free MP4 export up to 60 seconds at 1080p, and background playback. Restore the purchase any time from Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Metronome & Tuner3 screens
PolyCyclo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PolyCyclo at none against Metronome & Tuner's shown. PolyCyclo also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

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

Both are free to download. Metronome & Tuner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PolyCyclo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metronome & Tuner ships an update weekly, PolyCyclo every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Metronome & Tuner versus PolyCyclo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetronome & TunerPolyCyclo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size22 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHRISTINE SATZLTaichi Umeki

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Metronome & Tuner

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
2 purchases

PolyCyclo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Access14 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Metronome & Tuner free?
Metronome & Tuner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PolyCyclo free?
PolyCyclo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Metronome & Tuner or PolyCyclo have ads?
Metronome & Tuner shows ads; PolyCyclo does not.
Which is updated more often, Metronome & Tuner or PolyCyclo?
Metronome & Tuner ships an update weekly, and PolyCyclo every 4 days. Most recently, Metronome & Tuner was updated on October 25, 2026 and PolyCyclo on October 28, 2026.

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