Comparison

metrotempo vs OpenScore

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

Head to head
About

metrotempo

Features
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MetroTempo is a practice-focused metronome designed to improve timing accuracy and tempo control. Features BPM range 40โ€“240 with quick Tap Tempo input Common time signatures for everyday practice Simple, compound, and custom grouped rhythm modes Per-beat Accent / Normal / Mute editing Visual feedback: LED pulse, pendulum animation, first-beat flash Practice tracker: measure count and elapsed practice time Coach Mode: alternate audible and muted measures Automator: auto tempo up/down by measures or time, with stop-at-limit option 4 sound sets with volume and mute controls Background playback support Light / Dark / System theme options English / Korean / Japanese localization Build consistent timing and better tempo confidence in daily practice.

About

OpenScore

Features
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Open your sheet music and focus on playing. OpenScore brings score management, annotation, page turning, and practice tracking together in one app. From daily practice to stage preparation, open the music you need on iPhone and iPad. โ€ข Import PDFs and photos of your scores, or capture paper sheet music with the camera. Arrange your pieces into setlists so the music you need for practice and performance comes up in order. โ€ข Mark fingerings, expression, and tricky spots with freehand notes and the highlighter. Keep what you learned in your lesson and noticed while practicing right on the page. โ€ข Turn to the next page with a wink or a nod. Keep reading even while both hands are on the instrument. โ€ข Set your tempo with the metronome and record your playing. Listen back to find what to polish in your next session. โ€ข Check your practice time by piece and your daily history. Look back on the practice you've built up and shape a routine of your own. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

metrotempo4 screens
OpenScore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: metrotempo at none against OpenScore's 3. OpenScore's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. OpenScore sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. metrotempo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

metrotempo ships an update every 2 weeks, OpenScore every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
metrotempo versus OpenScore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermetrotempoOpenScore
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better16.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size45 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSungsu ChoiNemo Studio (KR)

In-app purchases

None

metrotempo

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

OpenScore

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$1.991 Month
  • Pro$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Plus$19.99

Questions

Is metrotempo free?
metrotempo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenScore free?
OpenScore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do metrotempo or OpenScore have ads?
Neither metrotempo nor OpenScore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, metrotempo or OpenScore?
metrotempo ships an update every 2 weeks, and OpenScore every 3 days. Most recently, metrotempo was updated on October 31, 2026 and OpenScore on November 1, 2026.

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