Timpani Pad vs Aro Metronome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timpani Pad
Experience the realistic sound of a playable kettledrum instrument on your mobile device. Adjust dynamics, tune individual drums, and create rolls with this intuitive music app.
- Realistic timpani sound samples
- Adjustable dynamics (forte, mezzo-forte, piano)
- Selectable drum tuning
- Toggleable roll feature
- Standard four-timpani setup
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Timpani Pad is an app that lets you play the timpani on your phone. Features: - Realistic timpani sound: The app uses samples from four real timpani. - Dynamics: Choose between forte, mezzo-forte and piano. - Tuning: Select notes in each drum's range in a standard four-timpani setup. - Rolls: Click to toggle rolls on and off. If you would like to report an issue or request a feature for the app, feel free to contact the App Support email.
Aro Metronome
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Aro Metronome is a clean, reliable metronome built for musicians who need precisstraightforwardicity. Whether you’re practicing solo or leading a group, Aro keeps time steady with a strightfoward interface. What sets Aro apart is the ability to connect multiple devices together and control a group of metronomes simultaneously. Start, stop, or change tempo from one device and keep everyone in sync. It’s perfect for ensembles, rehearsals, classrooms, and practice rooms where consistency matters. Designed to be straightforward and fast, Aro Metronome helps you focus on the music instead of the settings. Set it up in seconds and keep the whole room on the same beat.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Timpani Pad at 17.6 against Aro Metronome's 26.0. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Timpani Pad | Aro Metronome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (28 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Havard Tryman | Archenemy LLC |
In-app purchases
Timpani Pad
No in-app purchases
Aro Metronome
No in-app purchases









