Comparison

Metronome by Clearbeat vs Request My DJ

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

Head to head
About

Metronome by Clearbeat

A straightforward metronome designed for musicians of all levels. It offers a visual beat indicator, customizable sound presets, and adjustable tempo with tap tempo functionality. Focus on your practice without any distractions like ads or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • High-visibility visual beat indicator
  • 8 sound presets
  • Adjustable tempo with tap tempo
  • Customizable subdivisions, accents, and time signature
  • Color presets
  • Works for all instruments
Features
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An easy-to-use metronome for all musicians to practice — no ads, no subscriptions, no sign-up. Features: • High-visibility visual beat indicator • 8 sound presets to pick the click that fits your instrument • Adjustable tempo including tap tempo • Customizable subdivisions, accents and time signature • Color presets to match your mood • Works for all instruments - guitar, piano, drums, bass, violin, ukulele, banjo, and more. Built by musicians for musicians. Focus on your practice, not ads.

About

Request My DJ

Features
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Request My DJ turns your guests' phones into a music remote — with nothing to install. Your guests scan your QR code, type the song they want to hear, and the request lands on your screen instantly. No more people leaning over the booth in the middle of a mix, no more scribbled notes. WHAT YOU DO FROM THE APP • Start an event in one tap — your QR code goes live • Receive requests live, in under a second • Accept, decline or reorder your queue • Listen to a 30-second preview before you decide • Pause requests when you are in the thick of it WHAT YOUR GUESTS GET • They scan the QR code — no app to install, no account to create • They search for the track and see the album artwork • A song already requested becomes a vote: you see what the room really wants • They can leave you a tip to say thanks BUILT FOR A REAL NIGHT • A printable QR flyer, light on ink, to put on the tables • Automatic moderation that filters out inappropriate messages • The history of your events, track by track • A dark interface, readable in the booth, even in the dark For wedding, club, birthday and corporate DJs — anywhere the crowd wants a say. SUBSCRIPTION Request My DJ Premium — a monthly auto-renewing subscription, after a 30-day free trial. Unlimited events, live requests, a permanent QR code. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically at the same price unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://requestmydj.com/confidentialite

Screenshots

Metronome by Clearbeat4 screens
Request My DJ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metronome by Clearbeat at none against Request My DJ's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Request My DJ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Metronome by Clearbeat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metronome by Clearbeat ships an update every 6 weeks, Request My DJ monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Metronome by Clearbeat versus Request My DJ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetronome by ClearbeatRequest My DJ
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB3 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperResistance LLCstephane Razet

In-app purchases

None

Metronome by Clearbeat

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Request My DJ

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium$5.991 Month

Questions

Is Metronome by Clearbeat free?
Metronome by Clearbeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Request My DJ free?
Request My DJ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Metronome by Clearbeat or Request My DJ have ads?
Neither Metronome by Clearbeat nor Request My DJ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Metronome by Clearbeat or Request My DJ?
Metronome by Clearbeat ships an update every 6 weeks, and Request My DJ monthly. Most recently, Metronome by Clearbeat was updated on November 5, 2026 and Request My DJ on October 31, 2026.

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