Silent Metronome & Tuner vs VibeSync
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Silent Metronome & Tuner
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Feel the beat instead of hearing it. Silent Metronome is a haptic metronome for iPhone and Apple Watch: practice anywhere without disturbing anyone. TUNER - Chromatic tuner for any instrument - Guitar, bass and ukulele standard tunings - Big note, needle and a vibration when you hit the pitch - C D E or Do Re Mi note names - Audio is analyzed on your device and never recorded PRACTICE TOOLS - Subdivisions: eighths, triplets, sixteenths and swing, felt as lighter taps - Setlist: save songs with tempo, meter and accents, switch with one tap on stage, also on Apple Watch - Speed trainer: raises the tempo every few bars up to your goal ON IPHONE - Strong haptic vibration on every beat, stronger on accents - Full-screen flash so you can see the pulse - Optional click sound when you want to hear it (off by default) - Big BPM dial from 20 to 300, tempo names and tap tempo - With sound on it keeps playing when the screen is locked; in vibration-only mode the screen stays on while playing ON APPLE WATCH - Feel the beat as gentle taps on your wrist - Digital Crown control and a watch face complication - Works without iPhone after first launch - No ads on Apple Watch TIME SIGNATURES & ACCENTS - 4/4, 3/4, 6/8, 5/4, 7/8 - Custom accent patterns: tap any beat to change it - Light, medium and strong haptic intensity - Settings sync between iPhone and Apple Watch PERFECT FOR - Musicians practicing quietly (apartments, libraries, late nights) - Drummers keeping time during silent rehearsal - Band and choir members who need a private click - Runners holding a steady cadence - Dancers, yoga and rhythmic breathing FREE & PRO - Metronome and tuner are free, with a small banner ad on iPhone - Pro is a one-time purchase: no ads, violin, viola, cello, double bass, mandolin, banjo, oud and balalaika, alternate tunings (Drop D, DADGAD, Open G, 5-string bass...) and A4 calibration, speed trainer, unlimited setlist - No subscription, no account needed
VibeSync
Experience music through touch with this app's advanced haptic feedback. It syncs vibrations with your Apple Music tracks, offering a new dimension to listening and an engaging rhythm game mode.
- Real-time haptic sync with Apple Music
- Library of 80+ handcrafted haptic scores
- Automatic song detection
- Apple Watch haptic integration
- Rhythm game mode with scoring and combos
- Music-responsive user interface
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Feel the Music, Beyond Hearing. VibeSync transforms your Apple Music listening experience into a breathtaking tactile journey. By syncing high-definition haptic patterns with your favorite tracks, we bring a "physical" dimension to digital music. Whether it's the punchy bass of an EDM track or the delicate rhythm of a lo-fi beat, you won't just hear the music—you'll feel it. 【CORE FEATURES】 Real-time Haptic Sync: Seamlessly integrates with Apple Music to trigger precision-engineered vibration scripts that match the beat perfectly. Pro-Level Script Library: Access a curated collection of 80+ handcrafted haptic "scores" for global hits, designed to maximize your device's Taptic Engine. Smart Recognition: Automatically detects your currently playing song and loads the corresponding tactile experience. Immersive UI: A dynamic, music-responsive interface that visualizes the vibe while you feel the rhythm. 【APPLE WATCH: THE VIBE ON YOUR WRIST】 Don't just feel the rhythm on your phone—sync it to your Apple Watch! Wrist Haptics: Experience high-fidelity tactile feedback directly through your Watch's Taptic Engine. VibeSync now has Game Mode. Tap along with the beat, build combos, chase high scores, and turn your favorite songs into a playable rhythm challenge. This update also adds: • A new 3-2-1-GO countdown for cleaner game starts • Live score, combo, and grade tracking while you play • A detailed results screen with timing breakdowns • Shareable score cards to show off your best runs • High score sync across devices • A first-time Game Mode tutorial to get you started fast 【HOW IT WORKS】 Launch VibeSync—choose song from the library, the app automatically direct you to apple music to play the song, then switch back to VibeSync Hold your device and feel the custom-designed haptic vibrations pulse in perfect harmony with the audio. 【PRO SUBSCRIPTION】 Upgrade to VibeSync Pro to unlock our full library of premium haptic scripts and exclusive early access to new beat patterns added weekly. Note: VibeSync requires an active Apple Music subscription and a device with haptic feedback support. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lumpy-petroleum-223.notion.site/VibeSync-Privacy-Policy-34e0c2e3e3cd8087ad1cc8860f83ed09
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Silent Metronome & Tuner at none against VibeSync's 2. VibeSync's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price 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
Both are free to download. VibeSync sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Silent Metronome & Tuner asks for nothing beyond the download.
Silent Metronome & Tuner ships an update every 3 weeks, VibeSync every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Silent Metronome & Tuner | VibeSync |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Karya Boyraz | Innowave Studio LLC |
In-app purchases
Silent Metronome & Tuner
No in-app purchases
VibeSync
- VibeSync Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- VibeSync Pro Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
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