Comparison

Onsemble vs Metronome Hero

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

Head to head
About

Onsemble

This app allows musicians to record, create, and build collaborative music performances. Users can add their own parts to existing projects, mix tracks, and produce shared music videos. It also offers learning resources and opportunities to connect with other artists.

Highlights
  • Record audio and video
  • Collaborate on music projects
  • Mix and edit tracks
  • Create music videos
  • Discover musician performances
  • Learn music tips and app usage
Features
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Onsemble is a music collaboration app where your favorite musicians record, create, and build performances together. Start with your own part, invite others to collaborate, or jump into an existing Onsemble and add your sound. Whether you sing, play guitar, keys, drums, bass, or another instrument, Onsemble gives creators a simple way to turn individual performances into shared music videos. Create music with others: • Record audio and video directly in the app • Collaborate by adding your own track to another creator’s Onsemble • Mix your parts, adjust layouts, and create polished music videos • Save drafts while you work, then publish when you’re ready • Discover performances from other musicians in the feed Learn and get inspired: • Watch pro tips from musicians and educators • Explore app tips to learn how Onsemble works • Follow creators, teachers, and artists • Join challenges and create contest entries • Find new songs, ideas, and collaborators Onsemble is built for musicians who want more than scrolling. It is a place to create, contribute, learn, and connect through real performances. Record your part. Add to the music. Build an Onsemble. Terms of Use (EULA): https://onsemble.app/terms/

About

Metronome Hero

This app provides real-time rhythm training for musicians, offering visual feedback on timing accuracy. It supports various input methods and includes features to build internal time and practice with others.

Highlights
  • Real-time timing feedback
  • Multiple input methods (tap, mic, MIDI)
  • Adaptive tempo training
  • Click dropout practice modes
  • Band Sync for group practice
  • Progress tracking and session summaries
Features
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The metronome that listens back. Metronome Hero is a free rhythm training app for musicians. Play your instrument, tap the screen, or connect MIDI — and see exactly whether you’re early, late, or right on the beat. All core features are free, including scoring, adaptive tempo, MIDI input, challenges, Band Sync, and session summaries. An optional one-time purchase unlocks the practice calendar with iCloud sync so you can track your progress over time. REAL-TIME TIMING FEEDBACK See your notes in six live visualizations: Note Highway, Playhead, Circular, Tube, Spiral, and Scrolling History. PLAY ANY WAY Use tap input, microphone detection with automatic gain, or MIDI with latency calibration. TRAIN SMARTER Adaptive Tempo increases BPM when accuracy improves and backs off when consistency drops. BUILD INTERNAL TIME Practice with click dropouts, backbeat-only modes, random mute cycling, subdivisions, and multiple difficulty levels. PRACTICE TOGETHER Band Sync lets groups share the same pulse, compare timing, and improve ensemble groove in real time. KEEP IT MUSICAL Choose from drum sounds, instrument voices, scales, chords, and arpeggios. WORKS WITH YOUR SETUP Supports Ableton Link, AUv3 hosts, and iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Review streaks, scoring, timing distribution, and tempo changes after every session. Metronome Hero is more than a metronome. It’s a rhythm training system for musicians who want stronger groove, better accuracy, and more confidence. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://metronomehero.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Onsemble4 screens
Metronome Hero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Onsemble at 5.0 against Metronome Hero's 4.3. Onsemble also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%). Metronome Hero's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Onsemble sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Metronome Hero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Onsemble holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Onsemble's written reviews are positive against 70% of Metronome Hero's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Onsemble ships an update every 9 days, Metronome Hero every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Onsemble versus Metronome Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnsembleMetronome Hero
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.3 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings513 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB68 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOnsemble Ventures, LLCAudioKit Pro

Customer experience

Onsemble

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Metronome Hero

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Onsemble

Subscriptions2
  • Onsemble Premium Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Onsemble Premium Yearly$149.991 Year
1 purchases

Metronome Hero

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$19.99

Questions

Is Onsemble free?
Onsemble is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Metronome Hero free?
Metronome Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Onsemble or Metronome Hero?
Onsemble is rated higher. Onsemble averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Metronome Hero averages 4.3 from 13 ratings.
Do Onsemble or Metronome Hero have ads?
Neither Onsemble nor Metronome Hero shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Onsemble or Metronome Hero?
Onsemble ships an update every 9 days, and Metronome Hero every 5 days. Most recently, Onsemble was updated on November 5, 2026 and Metronome Hero on October 31, 2026.

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