SubPulse vs Gecko Drums

Basic metronomes just keep time. SubPulse trains it. SubPulse is the only metronome with named training methods used by world-class musicians — and it's 100% free. No subscriptions, no ads, no account. Forever. THE TABLE OF TIME — THE JOE MORELLO METHOD The legendary practice system of Joe Morello, the drummer behind "Take Five". At each BPM level, SubPulse automatically cycles through subdivisions — quarters, eighths, sixteenths, triplets — then increases the tempo and repeats. No other metronome can do this. PUSH-PULL — TRAIN BOTH DIRECTIONS Most musicians only practice speeding up. Push-Pull alternates tempo increases AND decreases, so you build genuine tempo control instead of unconscious rushing. Unique to SubPulse. AUTO PROGRESSION — BUILD SPEED ON AUTOPILOT Set your starting tempo and your goal. SubPulse increases the BPM gradually while you stay in the flow state. No interruptions, no manual adjustments. EVERYTHING YOU NEED • Precision metronome, 30–300 BPM • Time signatures: 4/4, 3/4, 6/8, 5/4, 7/8 • Subdivisions: quarters, eighths, sixteenths, triplets • Tap Tempo — detect any BPM by tapping • Practice presets to save your routines • Haptic feedback, adjustable click pitch, screen stays awake • Works offline. In English, Spanish and Portuguese FOR EVERY MUSICIAN Drums, guitar, piano, bass, any instrument — from your first metronome session to advanced subdivision mastery. 100% FREE. FOREVER. No paywall, no trial, no locked features. Download and start practicing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Gecko Drums is the smart practice partner for drummers of all levels. Whether you're drilling rudiments, working through stick control patterns, or building up tempo — Gecko Drums keeps you focused and on time. SMART METRONOME A precision metronome built for serious practice. Tap tempo, adjust BPM on the fly, and let Gecko Drums automatically raise the tempo when you're ready. Set a start and end BPM, choose the step size, and watch your speed grow bar by bar. EXERCISE LIBRARY A full library of drum exercises across three categories: • Paradiddles — classic rudiments with visual notation • Snare Chops — advanced single-hand patterns • Stick Control — hundreds of patterns from the classic book • Favorites — pin your most-used patterns for quick access SMOOTH EXERCISE TRANSITIONS Swipe left or right to browse exercises. The next pattern is always visible as a preview — fly through your practice routine without breaking your flow. AUTO-ADVANCE Set Gecko Drums to automatically switch to the next exercise after a set number of bars, or when you reach your target BPM. Practice moves forward on its own. TIMING CHECK (PRO) Use your device's microphone to measure how accurately you're hitting. Real-time accuracy feedback in milliseconds — so you know when your timing is truly locked in, not just fast. TEMPO TEST / SILENT BARS (PRO) Mute the click for a set number of bars and keep the groove. The ultimate internal timing challenge — the metronome comes back to check if you stayed on beat. SESSION TIMER (PRO) Set a practice duration and Gecko Drums will alert you when time is up. Stay consistent, practice smarter. EXTRA CLICK SOUNDS (PRO) Choose from classic electronic click, warm wood block, or crisp rim shot. Pick the tone that helps you focus. AIRPODS & LOCK SCREEN Control playback from your AirPods or lock screen. Squeeze to play/pause, double-tap for next/previous exercise — keep playing without touching your phone. DESIGNED FOR PRACTICE • Dark, distraction-free interface • Works on iPhone and iPad • No account required — open and play • Fully offline, no internet needed • Free to use; Pro features unlock with a single purchase PRO UNLOCK — €2,99 One purchase unlocks all Pro features permanently: Timing Check, Tempo Test (Silent Bars), Session Timer, and Wood & Rim click sounds!