Comparison

Pulse Rhythm vs Dark Metronome

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

Head to head
About

Pulse Rhythm

Features
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Pulse Rhythm This is a rhythm practice app that helps you learn how to read and play musical rhythms. It's very easy to use: Select the time signature and rhythm difficulty Set the practice speed (BPM) Click to start practicing Practice by clicking according to the rhythm of the sheet music Through continuous practice, you can gradually improve your sense of rhythm and your ability to read sheet music. Privacy Policy: https://momo360.fulade.top/rhythm/privacy/

About

Dark Metronome

A simple, distraction-free metronome designed for live performances. Features a high-visibility interface, full time signature support, and tap tempo functionality for musicians on stage.

Highlights
  • High visibility black/white interface
  • Full time signature support
  • Subdivision mode
  • Tap tempo
  • Preset saving
  • Real-time loop counter
  • Stage-ready UI (Portrait/Landscape)
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Stop wrestling with complex menus on stage. Dark Metronome offers a clean, distraction-free experience for musicians who value simplicity. (Created by a drummer who just wanted a metronome that actually worked!) What’s Inside: High Visibility: A sharp Black/White interface and massive circular beat indicators for dark stages—see the beat clearly from a distance. Full Time Signature Support: Standard: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4 Compound & Complex: 6/8, 7/8 (322), 7/8 (223), 12/8 Subdivision Mode: Need more detail? Double the pulse for 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, and 5/4 signatures. Tap Tempo: Set your BPM instantly by tapping the screen. Preset Saving: Save your specific tempo and signature settings for quick recall during practice or live sets. Real-time Loop Counter: Keep track of your repetitions as you play. Stage-Ready UI: Supports both Portrait and Landscape modes. Stay Awake: Prevents the screen from dimming or locking during playback. No fluff, no complex menus — just the beat. Dark Metronome is completely free. If it helps your performance, feel free to buy me a coffee! Your feedback and feature requests are always welcome.

Screenshots

Pulse Rhythm4 screens
Dark Metronome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Pulse Rhythm at 3 against Dark Metronome's 1. Pulse Rhythm also leads on 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. Pulse Rhythm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dark Metronome sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Pulse Rhythm versus Dark Metronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulse RhythmDark Metronome
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB0 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer秋萍 明Jiho Lee

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pulse Rhythm

One-time1
  • LifeTime$1.99
1 purchases

Dark Metronome

One-time1
  • 커피 도네$0.99

Questions

Is Pulse Rhythm free?
Pulse Rhythm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dark Metronome free?
Dark Metronome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pulse Rhythm or Dark Metronome have ads?
Neither Pulse Rhythm nor Dark Metronome shows ads.

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