Comparison

Drummer's Metronome vs Metrolux

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

Head to head
About

Drummer's Metronome

Practice timing with realistic drum sounds and customizable beat patterns. Organize songs with tempos and patterns for live performances. Sync setlists across devices for seamless practice and gigs.

Highlights
  • Real drum sounds
  • Customizable beat patterns
  • Setlist management
  • Cloud sync (Pro)
  • Sample-accurate timing
  • Background audio
Features
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Built for drummers, not just musicians. Drummer's Metronome goes beyond basic click tracks with real drum sounds, customizable beat patterns, and setlist management for live performances. REAL DRUM SOUNDS Practice with kick, snare, hi-hat, and toms - not just boring clicks. Hear a groove while you work on your timing. CUSTOM BEAT PATTERNS Set different sounds and volumes for each beat. Create backbeats, hi-hat patterns, or design your own grooves. SETLIST MANAGEMENT Organize your songs with their tempos and patterns. Perfect for gigs - just tap and play. CLOUD SYNC (Pro) Your setlists sync across all your devices. Practice at home, perform on stage - everything's ready. ROCK-SOLID TIMING Professional-grade audio engine with sample-accurate timing. Keeps playing through calls and notifications. FEATURES: • Tempo range: 30-250 BPM • Time signatures: 1-9 beats per measure • 8 drum sounds: kick, snare, hi-hat (open/closed), toms, click, accent • Pattern presets: Standard, Backbeat, Hi-Hat, Custom • Haptic feedback option • Background audio • Dark mode optimized The app is completely free with all features included. If you enjoy it, you can support development through optional donations - one-time tips or monthly/yearly support. Perfect for: - Drum practice - Band rehearsals - Live performances - Recording sessions - Teaching Download now and start playing better time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://drummersmetronome.app/privacy.html

About

Metrolux

Features
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Metrolux is a simple, fast, offline metronome built for daily music practice. No sign-up. No subscription. No clutter. Just tap, set your tempo, and play. FEATURES - BPM 30–300 with slider, ±1/±5 buttons, and tap tempo - Time signatures: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8 and custom - Subdivisions: quarter, 8th, triplet, 16th notes - Accent patterns — emphasize any beat in a bar - 5 sound packs: wood, click, beep, cowbell, drum kit - Save unlimited presets — switch between songs in one tap - Speed trainer — gradually increase tempo as you practice - Bar loop — practice a section for N bars then stop - Practice timer DESIGN - Big, glanceable BPM display readable from a music stand - Visual beat indicator + 3-way haptic feedback - Works completely offline - Background playback with lock-screen controls - Light, Dark and System themes - Available in 50+ languages including right-to-left BUILT FOR PRACTICE - Cold-start to first click in under 1.5 seconds - Sample-accurate timing — no drift over long sessions - Low-latency audio engine - Compatible with wired and Bluetooth headphones - Optimized for phones and tablets PRIVACY - No account required, ever - No personal data collected - Works fully offline - No microphone access required Made with care by BEK Service Ltd. For support: bekserviceltd@gmail.com

Screenshots

Drummer's Metronome4 screens
Metrolux3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Metrolux at daily against Drummer's Metronome's every 4 days. Drummer's Metronome's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Drummer's Metronome sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Metrolux sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drummer's Metronome ships an update every 4 days, Metrolux daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Drummer's Metronome versus Metrolux: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrummer's MetronomeMetrolux
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStefan HurzlmeierBEK Service LTD

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Drummer's Metronome

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Supporter$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Pro Supporter$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Gold Supporter$3.991 Month
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  • Yearly Supporter$24.991 Year
One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
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  • Huge - Tip$99.99
1 purchases

Metrolux

One-time1
  • Metrolux Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Drummer's Metronome free?
Drummer's Metronome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Metrolux free?
Metrolux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Drummer's Metronome or Metrolux have ads?
Both Drummer's Metronome and Metrolux show ads.
Which is updated more often, Drummer's Metronome or Metrolux?
Drummer's Metronome ships an update every 4 days, and Metrolux daily. Most recently, Drummer's Metronome was updated on November 5, 2026 and Metrolux on October 31, 2026.

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