Comparison

Timpani Pad vs Aro Metronome

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Realistic timpani sound samples
  • Adjustable dynamics (forte, mezzo-forte, piano)
  • Selectable drum tuning
  • Toggleable roll feature
  • Standard four-timpani setup
Features
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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.

About

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.

Screenshots

Timpani Pad3 screens
Aro Metronome4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Timpani Pad versus Aro Metronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimpani PadAro Metronome
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHavard TrymanArchenemy LLC

In-app purchases

None

Timpani Pad

No in-app purchases

None

Aro Metronome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timpani Pad free?
Timpani Pad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aro Metronome free?
Aro Metronome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timpani Pad or Aro Metronome have ads?
Neither Timpani Pad nor Aro Metronome shows ads.

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