KingMetronome vs Loop/Cycle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KingMetronome
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Your metronome doesn't train you. It just clicks. KingMetronome is a rhythm training lab for drummers and serious musicians: polyrhythms, sight-reading, metric modulation, claves, displacement and more specialized modules. One-time payment, no subscriptions, no ads. 15 SPECIALIZED MODULES: Metronome, Rhythm Reader, Claves, Negative Space, Timing Test, Adaptation, Amalgams, Displacement, Polyrhythms, Metric Modulation, Tap Trainer. - Elastic Phrase — Phrases with gradually changing tempo - Polymeter — Two time signatures playing simultaneously - Microrhythm Masterclass by Malcolm Braff — Infinite phrasing slider between straight pulse and grooved feel WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT: ◆ MICRORHYTHM MASTERCLASS — Built around Malcolm Braff's General Theory of Rhythm. The infinite zone between straight and grooved that no other app has. ◆ TIMING TEST — Find out how precise you are, down to the millisecond. ◆ NEGATIVE SPACE — The metronome disappears for 1, 2 or 4 bars. Can you hold the tempo alone? ◆ POLYRHYTHM TRAINER — 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 7:5. Hear them, feel them, master them. ◆ AMALGAMS — Additive rhythms (4+3, 3+3+2). Hypnotic and addictive. ◆ METRIC MODULATION BUILDER — Build any tempo equivalence you can imagine. ◆ TAP TRAINER — Tap along to find your average tempo and consistency. KEY FEATURES: - Works 100% offline - Premium audio samples - Available in English, Spanish, French - Odd meters (5/8, 7/8, 9/8, 11/8, 13/8) and Balkan presets - Swing/Feel slider on every module - One-time purchases. No subscriptions. No ads. BUILT FOR: Drummers, percussionists, guitarists, bassists, pianists, music students, teachers — anyone tired of "good enough" timing. PRICING: Core metronome + several modules = FREE Full Premium unlock + optional add-ons = one-time purchases. "Most metronome apps are built by developers. This one was built by a musician who actually practices." Download KingMetronome. Your timing will thank you.
Loop/Cycle
Create complex rhythmic patterns and polyrhythms with a modular builder. Explore odd meters and achieve flow-state practice with meditative, minimalist loops. Features three sampled instruments and adjustable BPM.
- Modular loop and rhythmic cycle builder
- Build sequences with numbered blocks
- Three sampled instruments (piano, marimba, bass)
- Adjustable BPM (40-220)
- Independent volume controls
- Real-time block highlighting
- Dark interface for focus
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Loop/Cycle is a modular loop and rhythmic cycle builder for drummers or any musician ready for advanced rhythmic practice. Turn any combination of time signatures into a meditative, minimalist loop for deep flow-state practice and true mastery of complex rhythms. Two Modes of Creation In Loop mode, stack blocks numbered 1 through 7 to build a repeating sequence. Piano, marimba, and bass weave together automatically, generating fresh melodic patterns with every combination. In Cycle mode, assign blocks independently to each instrument. A 4-block piano against a 5-block bass creates a 20-beat polyrhythmic cycle — the kind of interlocking pattern found in West African drumming and minimalist composition. Features Build loops and polyrhythmic cycles from simple numbered blocks Three sampled instruments: piano, marimba, and bass Adjustable BPM from 40 to 220 Independent volume controls for each instrument and metronome click Real-time block highlighting synced to playback Dark interface designed for focused music-making No account required. No ads. No additional purchases. No internet needed after download. Whether you are exploring odd meters, practicing polyrhythms, or just curious about tapping into the flow state, start tapping blocks and listen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: KingMetronome at Free against Loop/Cycle's $9.99. Loop/Cycle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On 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
KingMetronome is free to download; Loop/Cycle costs $9.99 up front. KingMetronome sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Loop/Cycle asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | KingMetronome | Loop/Cycle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Martin Moroni | Adam Sturtevant |
In-app purchases
KingMetronome
- Polymeter$1.99
- Elastic Phrase$3.99
- Premium Unlock$9.99
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- Microrhythm Masterclass$9.99
Loop/Cycle
No in-app purchases








