Comparison

Metronome Hero vs Jynth

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

Head to head
About

Metronome Hero

This app provides real-time rhythm training for musicians, offering visual feedback on timing accuracy. It supports various input methods and includes features to build internal time and practice with others.

Highlights
  • Real-time timing feedback
  • Multiple input methods (tap, mic, MIDI)
  • Adaptive tempo training
  • Click dropout practice modes
  • Band Sync for group practice
  • Progress tracking and session summaries
Features
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The metronome that listens back. Metronome Hero is a free rhythm training app for musicians. Play your instrument, tap the screen, or connect MIDI — and see exactly whether you’re early, late, or right on the beat. All core features are free, including scoring, adaptive tempo, MIDI input, challenges, Band Sync, and session summaries. An optional one-time purchase unlocks the practice calendar with iCloud sync so you can track your progress over time. REAL-TIME TIMING FEEDBACK See your notes in six live visualizations: Note Highway, Playhead, Circular, Tube, Spiral, and Scrolling History. PLAY ANY WAY Use tap input, microphone detection with automatic gain, or MIDI with latency calibration. TRAIN SMARTER Adaptive Tempo increases BPM when accuracy improves and backs off when consistency drops. BUILD INTERNAL TIME Practice with click dropouts, backbeat-only modes, random mute cycling, subdivisions, and multiple difficulty levels. PRACTICE TOGETHER Band Sync lets groups share the same pulse, compare timing, and improve ensemble groove in real time. KEEP IT MUSICAL Choose from drum sounds, instrument voices, scales, chords, and arpeggios. WORKS WITH YOUR SETUP Supports Ableton Link, AUv3 hosts, and iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Review streaks, scoring, timing distribution, and tempo changes after every session. Metronome Hero is more than a metronome. It’s a rhythm training system for musicians who want stronger groove, better accuracy, and more confidence. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://metronomehero.com/privacy-policy.html

About

Jynth

This music app recreates the warm, analog sound of a classic synth with a unique physics engine for organic soundscapes. Explore vintage tones, advanced modulation, and innovative performance features like assigning different presets to individual notes.

Highlights
  • Analog-style signal chain
  • Physics-driven modulation
  • Preset Per Note & Preset Ribbon
  • 5 studio-grade effects
  • AUv3 plugin support
  • MIDI controller integration
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Meet Jynth, the new synth by Fingerlab for iPhone, iPad and Mac — the warm, analog soul of the iconic Roland Juno-106, reimagined with a groundbreaking Physics Engine for organic, living sound. Designed for leads, basses, keys & pads, Jynth delivers that classic vintage character you love — housed in a meticulously crafted, photo-realistic interface that looks as good as it sounds. Shape your sound with a full analog-style signal chain: From the dual oscillators and resonant VCF filter to the ADSR envelope, LFO and built-in arpeggiator — every parameter has been carefully tuned to feel as musical as it sounds. Go further with 6 studio-grade effects: Tremolo, Flanger, Overdrive, Chorus, Delay & Reverb — stack them to build rich, evolving textures and cinematic soundscapes. Bring your presets to life with the Physics Engine: This is where Jynth truly stands apart. Assign up to 8 physics-driven modulations to any synth or effect parameter. Gravity, bounce, impulse, angle — let the laws of physics shape your sound in ways no LFO ever could. Every preset becomes unique, every performance feels alive. Explore new sonic territory with Preset Per Note & Preset Ribbon: Inspired by the music of Aphex Twin, Preset Per Note lets you assign a different preset to each key of the piano keyboard — so every note triggers an entirely different sound. Take it further with Preset Ribbon: select a collection of presets and glide between them in real time, simply by sliding your finger across the ribbon. A new way to perform. A new way to play. Play anywhere, plug into anything: Jynth is universal — one purchase gives you the full experience on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Use it as a standalone app or load it as an AudioUnit (AUv3) plugin directly inside your favorite DAW. Pair it with your MIDI controller via MIDI In support, and your sound is always there — even when your screen is off, thanks to Audio Background mode. Unlock the Full Version to access preset creation, all factory presets, FX, Physics Engine, Randomizer, Undo, Preset Per Note & Preset Ribbon. Features: Synth Engine • VCO with Pulse Width Modulation — Square, Saw, Sub & Noise oscillators • High-Pass Filter • VCF Filter with Frequency, Resonance, Envelope, LFO & Keyboard tracking • LFO with Rate, Delay & Depth • VCA Gate mode • Full ADSR Envelope • Glide (Portamento) • Arpeggiator with Tempo, Pattern, Step Division, Octave Range & Gate Effects • 6 FX: Tremolo, Flanger, Overdrive, Chorus, Delay & Reverb Physics Engine • 8 independent physics-based modulation scenes • Per-stage controls: Speed, Gravity, Bounce, Impulse, Angle & more • Assignable to any synth or FX parameter Preset Per Note • Assign a different preset to each key of the keyboard • Autofill with random presets by category Preset Ribbon • Select a collection of presets and glide between them in real time • Switch sounds on the fly while playing • Perfect for live performance Workflow • 100 factory presets • Preset Randomizer • Preset Import & Export • Undo • Live Audio Recording • Full MIDI & MIDI Mapping • Audio Background support • AudioUnit (AUv3) support • Universal: iPad, iPhone & Mac Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: contact@fingerlab.net Enjoy Jynth! Fingerlab Team

Screenshots

Metronome Hero4 screens
Jynth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Metronome Hero at every 5 days against Jynth's every 2 weeks. Jynth's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Metronome Hero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Jynth sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Metronome Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 13 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Metronome Hero's written reviews are positive against 71% of Jynth's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metronome Hero ships an update every 5 days, Jynth every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Metronome Hero versus Jynth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetronome HeroJynth
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (13 ratings) — better4.2 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1313
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAudioKit ProFingerlab

Customer experience

Metronome Hero

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%

Jynth

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Metronome Hero

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$19.99
1 purchases

Jynth

One-time1
  • Full Version$9.99

Questions

Is Metronome Hero free?
Metronome Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jynth free?
Jynth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Metronome Hero or Jynth?
Metronome Hero is rated higher. Metronome Hero averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Jynth averages 4.2 from 13 ratings.
Do Metronome Hero or Jynth have ads?
Neither Metronome Hero nor Jynth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Metronome Hero or Jynth?
Metronome Hero ships an update every 5 days, and Jynth every 2 weeks. Most recently, Metronome Hero was updated on October 31, 2026 and Jynth on November 5, 2026.

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