PickQuest vs TempoKin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PickQuest
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PickQuest is the all-in-one guitar practice companion for beginners and intermediate players who want faster progress without the clutter. PickQuest gives you: A precision alternate-picking metronome with tempo slider, subdivisions, accent beat, haptics and reference note support A built-in chromatic tuner for fast setup and tuning confidence Scale training across all 12 keys with major, natural minor, pentatonic families, CAGED shapes and 3NPS layouts Arpeggio practice with major/minor shapes plus premium advanced chord tones and sweep-ready patterns Backing tracks with 18 musical styles, 34 chord progressions, bass patterns and real-time chord guidance Chord transition drills, A/B pairing, favorites, and smooth practice flow Fretboard flashcards to lock in note recognition, string mapping and neck fluency Structured exercises with BPM-based drills, practice goals, and guided repetition Practice history, analytics, streak tracking and daily progress summaries PickQuest helps you practice smarter by combining rhythm, theory and technique into one app. Use the home dashboard for quick start guidance, keep your sessions on track, and build consistent habits with jam-ready tools. Why PickQuest Designed for real guitar practice, not just a timer Works for electric and acoustic players Built with native iOS/Android support using Capacitor Great for daily warm-ups, scale runs, soloing, rhythm workouts and chord change training Premium Benefits Upgrade to PickQuest Pro for: advanced scale and arpeggio libraries extra backing track styles and premium bass grooves unlimited session length premium themes and deeper practice analytics
TempoKin
This music practice app offers a precise metronome, tempo trainer, and journal to improve rhythm and speed for various instruments. Organize songs, track progress, and sync data across devices with customizable themes and visual cues.
- Precise rhythm with multiple time signatures
- Tempo progression for speed building
- Muted-beat training
- Song and setlist organization
- Practice journal with progress tracking
- iCloud sync
- Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
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A precise metronome, tempo trainer, and music practice journal for guitar, piano, drums, ukulele, and other instruments. Build steadier rhythm, increase speed progressively, organize every song, and see your practice improve over time. Built for daily music practice: • Apple Watch remote: control iPhone playback, tempo, meter, subdivision, accents, sound, and volume from your wrist • Precise rhythm: multiple time signatures, subdivisions, accent levels, sounds, and volume controls • Tempo progression: change BPM by measure or over time for controlled speed building • Muted-beat training: test your internal pulse and timing consistency • Songs and setlists: save BPM, meter, subdivision, and training settings for each song • Smart review: schedule today's songs from your practice history • Private sheet music: attach your own PDF or image files and view them across devices • Practice journal: track time, songs, streaks, seven-day trends, and long-term progress • iCloud sync: keep setlists, song settings, practice records, and goals in sync • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets: see practice progress and metronome status at a glance • Visual and haptic cues: feel the beat or use the camera flash • Personal themes: classic and playful cat themes, sounds, appearances, and app icons No account required. No ads or third-party analytics SDKs. Whether you are building fundamentals, increasing speed, or rehearsing a set, each session stays focused and measurable. The app includes a 7-day Pro free trial. You are not charged during the trial; after it ends, the selected monthly or annual subscription renews automatically unless canceled in Apple Account settings. Localized prices are shown by the App Store. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PickQuest at 15.0 against TempoKin's 17.0. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. PickQuest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and TempoKin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PickQuest ships an update weekly, TempoKin every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | PickQuest | TempoKin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stu Schwartz | haikuo sun |
In-app purchases
PickQuest
- Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
TempoKin
- Metronome Pro Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Metronome Pro Lifetime$18.00









