Polyrhythm Hero vs Rhythm Trainer Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Polyrhythm Hero
This app combines a metronome with a rhythm game to help users learn complex polyrhythms intuitively. It offers visual aids for subdivisions and haptic feedback for timing practice, making musical skill development engaging.
- Visualize polyrhythms
- Subdivisions from whole to 1/30th notes
- Haptic feedback for timing
- Multiple metronome sounds
- Simple metronome function
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Master complex rhythms the fun way! Polyrhythm Hero is part metronome, part rhythm game. You can learn polyrhythms in a way that feels intuitive, without any math or music-reading ability. Tap along to the notes like you’re playing your favourite rhythm game, and get instant haptic feedback with every hit, or simply use it as a straight-forward metronome. - Visualise polyrhythms with up to 4 subdivisions - Choose subdivisions from whole notes to 1/30th notes - Tap along to train your timing with haptic feedback - Explore multiple metronome sounds, including drum kit one-shots - Simple metronome functionality - no menu diving Ready to level up your musical chops? Polyrhythm Hero makes practice feel like play.
Rhythm Trainer Pro
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Rhythm Trainer Pro is a clean, musician‑first practice tool built for players who want better timing, deeper groove, and real rhythmic confidence. Whether you're strengthening your internal pulse, learning subdivisions, exploring polyrhythms, or improving your timing accuracy, Rhythm Trainer Pro gives you a focused workspace designed for real musical growth. The free version includes Straight and Swing rhythm styles across all training modes. Tuplets and Polyrhythms require Pro access (subscription or lifetime purchase). Powered by a precise rhythm‑generation engine, the app delivers smooth, accurate playback across all rhythm styles*, with real‑time tap analysis, visual guidance, and a clean, responsive interface. Every feature is crafted to feel immediate, intuitive, and distraction‑free. Designed with a minimalist interface and a practice‑first philosophy, Rhythm Trainer Pro stays out of your way so you can stay focused on playing. Training Modes Tap Match Match the rhythm in real time and build timing accuracy. • Straight (free) • Swing (free) • Tuplets (Pro) • Polyrhythms (Pro) • Real‑time tap accuracy feedback • Hit markers and timing error display • Groove feel and micro‑timing adjustments (Pro) Subdivision ID Train your ear and timing by identifying rhythmic subdivisions. • Straight (free) • Swing (free) • Tuplets (Pro) • Polyrhythms (Pro) • Clear visual beat groupings • Tap‑to‑identify interface Polyrhythm ID Learn to hear and feel polyrhythms with a dual‑lane visualizer. • Straight (free) • Swing (free) • Tuplets (Pro) • Polyrhythms (Pro) • Lane pulses for each rhythm • Tap accuracy scoring for each side Visualizer & Feedback A clean, musician‑first visualizer designed for clarity and focus. • Beat tracking with smooth animations • Pulse indicator on every beat • Tap markers with timing error • Polyrhythm lane pulses (Pro) • Progress bar for each session Smart Rhythm Engine Built for precision and musical feel. • Accurate timing at any BPM • Groove feel and micro‑timing options (Pro) • Human‑friendly visual spacing • Fast, responsive playback • Designed for daily practice Results & Scoring After each session, get a clear breakdown of your performance. • Accuracy graph • Timing error distribution • Hit/miss analysis • Retry or adjust settings instantly Clean, Minimal Interface Designed for clarity and musical focus. • Easy to use during practice, rehearsal, or teaching • No clutter, no distractions — just rhythm • Smooth animations and intuitive controls Privacy‑First • No ads • No tracking • No data collection • All audio and processing happen locally on your device *Features marked Pro require a subscription or lifetime purchase. **Now with lifetime purchase option. Pay once and unlock all rhythm styles, tuplets, and polyrhythms forever.** Privacy Policy: https://www.bamuda.com.au/rhythmtrainerproprivacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Rhythm Trainer Pro at 3 against Polyrhythm Hero's 1. Rhythm Trainer Pro also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Polyrhythm Hero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rhythm Trainer Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Polyrhythm Hero ships an update every 3 weeks, Rhythm Trainer Pro every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Polyrhythm Hero | Rhythm Trainer Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EVA-RAE MCLEAN | Bamuda Corporation Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
Polyrhythm Hero
- Lifetime$2.99
Rhythm Trainer Pro
- All Rhythm Styles (1 Month)$1.991 Month
- All Rhythm Styles (6 Months)$8.996 Months
- All Rhythm Styles (12 Months)$14.991 Year
- All Rhythm Styles (Life time)$29.99
Questions
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