BeatLab vs Metronome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BeatLab
This app offers a professional metronome and beat sequencer for musicians. Customize click sounds, create custom rhythm patterns, and track your practice sessions for improved timing and tempo control.
- Pro-grade metronome with stable timing
- Powerful beat sequencer for custom patterns
- Custom sound library with own samples
- Musical groove engine with multiple tones
- Practice tracking for consistency monitoring
- Supports all instruments and music creators
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BeatLab is a professional rhythm and timing app built for musicians and creators. It combines a precision metronome with a powerful beat sequencer — now with custom sound support, so every click feels like yours, not a factory beep. Designed for accuracy, flexibility, and musical feel, BeatLab gives you full control over BPM, subdivisions, accents, time signatures, custom rhythm patterns, and your own sound packs — all in one streamlined workflow. Whether you're a beginner, drummer, guitarist, DJ, producer, or beat maker, BeatLab helps you develop solid timing and confident tempo control. Key Features - Pro-Grade Metronome A high-precision metronome with stable timing and low latency. Easily adjust BPM, time signatures, accents, and subdivisions for accurate daily practice. - Powerful Beat Sequencer Create custom rhythm patterns and grooves with an intuitive sequencer. Arrange beats, experiment with patterns, and refine your tempo control. - Custom Sound Library (NEW) Pick from a curated library of click sounds — wood blocks, claves, kicks, snaps, voice counts — or bring your own audio to personalize every session. Built-in preview, search, and slot assignment. - Musical Groove Engine Multiple built-in tones plus your own samples, so the metronome feels musical instead of mechanical. - Practice Tracking Track your BPM usage and session activity to monitor consistency and long-term improvement. - Built for Every Instrument Perfect for piano, guitar, drums, bass, ukulele, DJs, producers, and anyone who relies on precise rhythm control. Subscription Plans Weekly: $0.99 Monthly: $1.99 Yearly: $3.99 Lifetime Purchase: $9.99 Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly plans auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions can be managed or canceled in iOS Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Terms of Service https://htmlpreview.github.io/?https://github.com/ozy1000/page/blob/main/agreement.html Privacy Policy https://htmlpreview.github.io/?https://github.com/ozy1000/page/blob/main/Privacy.html
Metronome
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Metronome is a clean, precise practice tool built around a classic swinging pendulum, and a lot more under the hood.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metronome at none against BeatLab's 4. Metronome also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. BeatLab sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Metronome asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | BeatLab | Metronome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 辉豹 张 | Timothy Williams |
In-app purchases
BeatLab
- Weekly Subscription$0.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Year
- Permanent Unlock$9.99
Metronome
No in-app purchases









