Comparison

MBeat vs TempoUp

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

Head to head
About

MBeat

Features
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A fully simulated traditional metronome that offers the same operating experience as a real metronome, eliminating the issues of inaccurate beats and the constant need for manual winding. A versatile electronic metronome allows for precise adjustment of beat speed and offers multiple beat display modes. Unsure of the tempo? Use the manual tap (TAP) feature to set the speed. The countdown auto-stop function lets you control the metronome effortlessly. Multiple themes are available. Multiple beat sound options to choose from. Apple watch app accessible. It can also be used to accurately adjust cadence during running. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: http://www.mboxes.asia/privacy-policy

About

TempoUp

Features
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TempoUp is a 3-in-1 practice companion for guitar, bass, ukulele and other string players: a pro metronome, a chromatic tuner and a fretboard scale map that plays every note you tap. One app for iPhone, iPad and Mac. ■ Precise Metronome • 1–500 BPM, set the tempo with the dial or tap it in, with Italian tempo markings • Any time signature: 1–16 beats over 2, 4, 8 or 16 • Four accent levels per beat, so 7/8 = 2+2+3 and other compound grooves take seconds to set up • Subdivisions: eighths, sixteenths, triplets, quintuplets, sextuplets, dotted and syncopated • 20 percussion sounds: classic mechanical, woodblock, cowbell, snare, conga, cajón, shaker and more • Multiple visual themes • Keeps ticking in the background and on the lock screen; time and bar counters show how much you've practiced • Presets & setlists: each song saves tempo, time signature, accents and sound, so you can switch songs in one tap at rehearsal or on stage • Rhythm training: alternate playing and muted bars, or mute at random, to test your inner clock • Vibration, screen flash and flashlight follow the beat, so you can see and feel it even in a loud room (vibration and flashlight on iPhone only) ■ Pro Tuner • Chromatic auto-detection with cent-accurate readout • 14 instruments: 6/7/12-string guitar, 4/5-string bass, ukulele, mandolin, banjo, balalaika, cavaquinho, violin, viola, cello • Dozens of tunings: Standard, Drop D, DADGAD, Half-Step Down, Open G and more • Reference pitch adjustable from 416 to 466 Hz, with playable reference tones to tune by ear ■ Fretboard Scales • Fretboards for guitar, bass, ukulele, violin and more, sharing instrument and tuning with the tuner • 12 scales and modes highlighted: Major, Natural / Harmonic / Melodic Minor, Major and Minor Pentatonic, Blues, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Locrian • Tap to hear any note, with slides and bends; root notes stand out • Sharp/flat note names, left-handed mirror, up to 24 frets ■ Speed Trainer • Set a start tempo, target tempo, step and bar count, and the metronome speeds up automatically • Starts after a count-in; review your practice history anytime ■ Fretboard Note Trainer • Single-note drills: play the note shown on screen anywhere on the neck • Interval drills: find the note a given interval above the root, from a minor 2nd to a major 13th • The microphone checks every answer; set the session length and pick the intervals to practice • More practice modes on the way ■ Fully Offline, Privacy First No account, no data collection, no ads. ■ TempoUp Pro The free version includes the full metronome, tuner and core fretboard features. Pro unlocks Speed Trainer, Presets & Setlists, Count-in Bars, Rhythm Training, Vibration / Screen Flash / Flashlight beat cues, Sound Selection, Subdivision Rhythms, Set Reference Pitch and Chromatic Mode for the tuner, More Instrument Tunings, Advanced Scales & Modes, Fretboard Note Trainer, plus every future Pro feature. Pro is available as a quarterly subscription, a yearly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically and can be cancelled anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://shi1543389.github.io/tempoup/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MBeat4 screens
TempoUp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MBeat at every 3 days against TempoUp's every 3 weeks. 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. MBeat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month and TempoUp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MBeat ships an update every 3 days, TempoUp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
MBeat versus TempoUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMBeatTempoUp
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer浩 卢彪 石

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MBeat

Subscriptions3
  • One Month3 Months trial$0.291 Month
  • 3 Months3 Months trial$0.493 Months
  • One Year3 Months trial$1.991 Year
3 purchases

TempoUp

Subscriptions2
  • TempoUp Pro Quarterly$2.993 Months
  • TempoUp Pro Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • TempoUp Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is MBeat free?
MBeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TempoUp free?
TempoUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MBeat or TempoUp have ads?
Neither MBeat nor TempoUp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MBeat or TempoUp?
MBeat ships an update every 3 days, and TempoUp every 3 weeks. Most recently, MBeat was updated on October 30, 2026 and TempoUp on October 29, 2026.

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