GuitarPal vs TempoKin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GuitarPal
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Guitar practice can easily become unfocused: you pick up your guitar, play whatever comes to mind, and lose track of what you intended to work on. GuitarPal helps you turn those moments into structured practice sessions. Plan what to work on, stay focused while you play, and track your progress over time—all without unnecessary distractions. PRACTICE YOUR WAY • Start a free or timed practice session • Begin instantly or set a specific duration • Adjust your practice settings at any time STAY FOCUSED • Use the built-in metronome • Practice with optional backing tracks • Organize multiple exercises into a clear sequence • Add notes and reminders to each exercise TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Log your practice automatically • Review your total practice time and practice days • Follow your streaks and build a more consistent routine BUILT FOR GUITAR PLAYERS GuitarPal is for players who want more structure without more complexity—whether you are building a new practice habit or improving an existing routine. It is not a course library or content platform. It is a focused, reliable companion that helps you make each practice session count. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
TempoKin
This music practice app offers a precise metronome, tempo trainer, and journal to improve rhythm and speed for various instruments. Organize songs, track progress, and sync data across devices with customizable themes and visual cues.
- Precise rhythm with multiple time signatures
- Tempo progression for speed building
- Muted-beat training
- Song and setlist organization
- Practice journal with progress tracking
- iCloud sync
- Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
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A precise metronome, tempo trainer, and music practice journal for guitar, piano, drums, ukulele, and other instruments. Build steadier rhythm, increase speed progressively, organize every song, and see your practice improve over time. Built for daily music practice: • Apple Watch remote: control iPhone playback, tempo, meter, subdivision, accents, sound, and volume from your wrist • Precise rhythm: multiple time signatures, subdivisions, accent levels, sounds, and volume controls • Tempo progression: change BPM by measure or over time for controlled speed building • Muted-beat training: test your internal pulse and timing consistency • Songs and setlists: save BPM, meter, subdivision, and training settings for each song • Smart review: schedule today's songs from your practice history • Private sheet music: attach your own PDF or image files and view them across devices • Practice journal: track time, songs, streaks, seven-day trends, and long-term progress • iCloud sync: keep setlists, song settings, practice records, and goals in sync • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets: see practice progress and metronome status at a glance • Visual and haptic cues: feel the beat or use the camera flash • Personal themes: classic and playful cat themes, sounds, appearances, and app icons No account required. No ads or third-party analytics SDKs. Whether you are building fundamentals, increasing speed, or rehearsing a set, each session stays focused and measurable. The app includes a 7-day Pro free trial. You are not charged during the trial; after it ends, the selected monthly or annual subscription renews automatically unless canceled in Apple Account settings. Localized prices are shown by the App Store. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GuitarPal at none against TempoKin's 2. TempoKin's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, 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. TempoKin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. GuitarPal asks for nothing beyond the download.
GuitarPal ships an update fortnightly, TempoKin every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GuitarPal | TempoKin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 文海 赵 | haikuo sun |
In-app purchases
GuitarPal
No in-app purchases
TempoKin
- Metronome Pro Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Metronome Pro Lifetime$18.00









