Comparison

Tromix vs Tempoa

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

Head to head
About

Tromix

This comprehensive music tool offers a precision metronome, a 16-track drum machine with custom sample import, and a professional tuner. It also features a smart training system with multi-day plans and various exercise modes to enhance musical skills.

Highlights
  • Precision metronome with custom time signatures
  • 16-track drum machine with sample import
  • Professional tuner with pitch history
  • Smart training plans and exercises
  • Polyrhythm and ghost mode for rhythm training
  • Setlist management and performance HUD
  • iCloud sync across devices
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Tromix — The All-in-One Rhythm Workstation for Musicians Precision Beats × Drum Machine × Tuner × Smart Training PRECISION METRONOME • Sample-accurate audio engine, rock-solid timing • 30–300 BPM, standard + custom time signatures (up to 32 beats) • 6 tones: Digital, Woodblock, Rimshot, Bell, Soft, Deep • Per-beat subdivision & accent control (eighth notes through octuplets) • Quick presets: Front/Back Sixteenth, Dotted Eighth, Shuffle & more 16-TRACK DRUM MACHINE • 16 GM drum sounds with color-coded step grid • Velocity editing, Swing, 1–8 bars, 1/4 to 1/32 resolution • Pro mixer: per-track volume, pan, Mute/Solo, real-time meters • Custom sample import — use your own drum sounds • Random groove generator with creativity slider • MIDI & audio (WAV/M4A) import/export for DAW integration • Save, share & batch manage presets PROFESSIONAL TUNER • YIN algorithm — real-time note, octave & frequency detection • Precision cents gauge with green in-tune glow • Pitch history waveform for intonation tracking • 20+ presets: Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Violin, Cello, Banjo & more • Adjustable A4 (430–450 Hz), reference tone playback • 3 sensitivity levels for different scenarios TRAINING PLAN SYSTEM • Multi-day plans: metronome, gradient, polyrhythm & drum exercises • Calendar view with streak tracking • Statistics: practice time, completion rate, BPM progress curves • Built-in templates, AI-generated plans, free training mode • Practice reminders + streak break warnings • Share beautiful statistics cards SMART TRAINING • BPM Gradient: smooth transition from start to end speed • Step Increase: auto speed-up every N bars/seconds • Multi-Signature Sequences: mixed time signatures, tempos & loops + WAV export SONG MODE • 60+ section labels: Intro, Verse, Chorus, Bridge, Solo & more • Setlist management with search & batch operations • Full-screen Performance HUD: auto-advance, countdown cue beats • One-tap WAV export for rehearsals POLYRHYTHM VISUALIZATION • Four rhythm layers (3:2, 5:4, 7:11…) • Animated ring view to master cross-rhythms GHOST MODE • Alternating silent/audible measures — train your inner clock • Random mode with adjustable difficulty DYNAMIC ISLAND & LIVE ACTIVITY • Real-time BPM & time signature on Dynamic Island • Lock Screen controls: play/pause & adjust BPM without unlocking iCLOUD SYNC • Settings, presets & training data sync across all devices automatically MULTI-PLATFORM • iPhone: immersive portrait layout • iPad: dedicated large-screen layout with sidebar navigation • Mac (Apple Silicon): native macOS experience CUSTOMIZATION • Custom backgrounds: photo, solid color, or gradient • 6 color themes with dark/light/system modes • Liquid glass button effects PRIVACY All data stored locally | AI uses your own API Key | No data collected — ever Tromix — Everything you need, from daily practice to the stage. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ucnrl77h8uh3.feishu.cn/wiki/Mruxw5JOkiLcAjkOYo9c7nIqnFe

About

Tempoa

Features
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Tempoa is a beautifully designed metronome with a built-in tuner. Made for musicians who care about both precision and the practice experience, Tempoa combines a clear, reliable metronome, a practical tuner, and a refined dark metallic interface inspired by premium audio hardware. At its core, Tempoa is a metronome. You can set your BPM, choose time signatures, adjust accent, sound, vibration, and flash, and keep your practice steady and focused. The built-in tuner helps you quickly check your pitch before playing, making Tempoa a simple all-in-one practice tool for guitar, bass, ukulele, violin, piano, vocal training, and everyday rhythm work. Key Features: - Elegant dark metallic interface - Clear and stable metronome - BPM control - Multiple time signatures - Accent, sound, vibration, and flash options - Built-in tuner - Pitch detection for daily practice - Simple, focused, and easy to use Tempoa is not made to feel like a crowded utility app. It is made to feel like a piece of music equipment you actually want to open every day. Practice should be precise. The tool should be beautiful.

Screenshots

Tromix4 screens
Tempoa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tempoa at weekly against Tromix's monthly. Tempoa also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Tromix sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Tempoa sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tromix ships an update monthly, Tempoa weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Tromix versus Tempoa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTromixTempoa
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer金承 谢胜佳 佟

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Tromix

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Pro Quarterly7 Days trial$1.993 Months
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99
1 purchases

Tempoa

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$5.99

Questions

Is Tromix free?
Tromix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tempoa free?
Tempoa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tromix or Tempoa have ads?
Neither Tromix nor Tempoa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tromix or Tempoa?
Tromix ships an update monthly, and Tempoa weekly. Most recently, Tromix was updated on October 5, 2026 and Tempoa on October 14, 2026.

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