Comparison

Metronome Pro+ | Record & Play vs Metronome

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

Head to head
About

Metronome Pro+ | Record & Play

Features
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A professional music metronome that supports synchronized recording of metronome clicks and personal performances, trusted by music teachers and professional musicians. Your All-in-One Rhythm Partner, Adapted for Various Instruments and Scenarios β€’ Instrument Compatibility: Perfectly supports piano, electronic keyboard, guitar, ukulele, bass, guzheng, violin, erhu, flute, drum kit, and many other instruments. β€’ Target Users: Whether for music classes, professional practice, band rehearsals, music production, or self-study, it is an indispensable rhythm assistant. Suitable for teachers, students, singers, musicians, and more. Core Features to Help You Master Rhythm with Precision β€’ Precision Metronome: Provides highly stable rhythm reference, covering a BPM range of 30-400. β€’ Background Audio Playback: Continues running even when the screen is locked or when switching apps, ensuring zero interruptions during practice. β€’ Dual-Track Recording: Simultaneously records your performance and the metronome clicks for easy playback and review. β€’ Practice Timer: Set your practice duration, and it automatically stops when time is up, helping you stay focused. β€’ Customizable Beats: Supports various time signatures and free selection of beat patterns. β€’ Custom BPM: Adjust BPM with both a scroll wheel and +/- buttons for precise control. β€’ Multiple Metronome Sounds: Enhanced sound quality with a variety of audio effects to define your unique rhythm style. β€’ Visual and Haptic Beats: Supports flashlight and vibration cues to reinforce rhythm perception through multiple senses. β€’ Rhythm Training Mode: Specialized exercises with customizable beats and tempos to build a solid and steady sense of rhythm. Simple Design, Focused purely on Practice
A clean and intuitive interface, smooth operation, and no ads. Helps you immerse yourself in music and enjoy every beat. 【About PRO Subscription】 1 Payment for subscriptions will be charged directly to your iTunes Account. 2 Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. 3 You can manage or turn off auto-renewal in your Apple ID Account Settings after purchase. 4 Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. The following subscription plans are available (prices may vary based on promotional campaigns): β€’ Monthly Subscription: $2.99 β€’ Quarterly Subscription: $4.99 β€’ Annual Subscription: $9.99 β€’ Lifetime Subscription: $14.99 User Terms: https://privacypolicy.yayaxiaoqu.com/metronome/en/user_agreement.html
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About

Metronome

Features
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Metronome is a beautifully simple, precise metronome for every musician β€” built for rock-solid timing and a gorgeous, distraction-free experience. Every click is synthesized in real time (no audio files) for sample-accurate beats, and all your settings stay 100% on your device. CORE TIMING β€’ 30–300 BPM with steppers, a smooth slider and Tap Tempo β€’ Snap to standard tempos (Largo, Andante, Allegro…) β€’ Time signatures: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8 β€” and custom β€’ Per-beat accents β€” tap any beat to change its emphasis β€’ Subdivisions: eighths, triplets, sixteenths β€” with a swing control β€’ Polyrhythms on their own independent layer SOUND & FEEL β€’ 8 studio-quality sounds, all synthesized: Wood, Click, Beep, Hi-Hat, Rim Shot, Cowbell, Clave, Woodblock β€’ Independent volume for accent, beat and subdivision, plus a master mix β€’ Haptic feedback that distinguishes accents from normal beats PRACTICE TOOLS β€’ Tempo Trainer β€” automatically ramps your tempo up or down as you play β€’ Gap Trainer β€” drops the click for a few bars so you build your inner clock β€’ Timers: infinite, countdown, or a target number of measures β€’ Presets β€” save a full setup and recall it in a single tap β€’ Setlists β€” chain presets that auto-advance by bars, time, or manually β€’ Practice History β€” a weekly chart of the minutes you practice DISPLAY & LANGUAGES β€’ Two beautiful views: Digital (a glowing beat ring) and Analog (a swinging pendulum with five designs) β€’ Stage mode β€” a full-screen tempo you can read from across the room β€’ Spoken count-in in 10 languages β€’ Fully localized in English, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Russian β€’ Light / Dark / System themes and Keep Screen On PRIVACY FIRST β€’ No account, no ads, no tracking β€’ Works completely offline β€” your settings never leave your device Whether you're a beginner keeping steady time or a pro drilling difficult passages, Metronome gives you precise timing wrapped in a design you'll actually enjoy opening every day.

Screenshots

Metronome Pro+ | Record & Play4 screens
Metronome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metronome at none against Metronome Pro+ | Record & Play's 4. Metronome also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). Metronome Pro+ | Record & Play's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support 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 Pro+ | Record & Play sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Metronome asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metronome Pro+ | Record & Play ships an update every 9 months, Metronome every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Metronome Pro+ | Record & Play versus Metronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetronome Pro+ | Record & PlayMetronome
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer彦 唐Huong Le Dieu

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Metronome Pro+ | Record & Play

Subscriptions3
  • PRO Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • PRO Quarterly Subscription$4.993 Months
  • PRO Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Permanent PRO$14.99
None

Metronome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Metronome Pro+ | Record & Play free?
Metronome Pro+ | Record & Play is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Metronome free?
Metronome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Metronome Pro+ | Record & Play or Metronome have ads?
Neither Metronome Pro+ | Record & Play nor Metronome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Metronome Pro+ | Record & Play or Metronome?
Metronome Pro+ | Record & Play ships an update every 9 months, and Metronome every 2 months. Most recently, Metronome Pro+ | Record & Play was updated on September 9, 2026 and Metronome on September 14, 2026.

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