Comparison

CrossMetronome vs Step Metronome

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

Head to head
About

CrossMetronome

Features
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シンプルかつ高機能なメトロノーム。 拍を複数のレイヤーで分割できるポリリズム機能、異なるテンポを同時に再生できるポリテンポ機能に対応。 全てのミュージシャン(特に打楽器奏者、ドラマー)のトレーニングや現代音楽など複雑な作品の練習にも最適。 拍に合わせてフラッシュライトを光らせる機能、カウントイン機能、BPMを次第に上げるテンポアップ機能などにも対応。

About

Step Metronome

Features
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Build the rhythm pattern you need, instantly. Step Metronome — a metronome designed by a professional musician. Want clicks only on offbeat sixteenth notes? Want to combine triplets and sixteenth notes? Want to practice along with a drum pattern? Create the rhythm exercises you want, easily and freely. Developed by professional guitarist Hidehisa Sasaki, drawing on years of performing and teaching experience. From beginners to professionals, across instruments and genres, make rhythm practice more flexible and more musical. PLACE CLICKS EXACTLY WHERE YOU WANT THEM Simply tap the Step buttons to place clicks wherever you need them. Practice with clicks on offbeat sixteenth notes, beats 2 and 4, or specific points in a challenging phrase. Adjust the volume (velocity) of each step to practice accents your way. PLAY THREE METRONOMES TOGETHER Combine up to three metronomes: A, B, and C. Easily create complex patterns by layering different subdivisions, such as eighth notes, triplets, and sixteenth notes. Use snare, kick, and hi-hat sounds to play a drum pattern alongside your click. ADJUST SWING IN 1% INCREMENTS Fine-tune the feel from straight to deep swing. Explore subtle swing in sixteenth-note grooves or the feel of jazz swing, practicing nuances that are difficult to capture with a conventional metronome. AUTOMATIC TEMPO CHANGES AND THREE TRAINING MODES • Step: Change tempo in stages, such as increasing by 5 BPM every 8 bars. • Sweep: Change tempo smoothly to a target over a specified duration. • Random Mute: Randomly silence the click to develop your internal sense of time. Support focused practice, from daily fundamentals to challenging phrases. 65 BUILT-IN PRESETS Explore 65 rhythm patterns created by professional guitarist Hidehisa Sasaki, organized into 7 categories. From basic rhythms to practical exercises, choose a preset and start practicing right away. SAVE AND SHARE YOUR RHYTHM PATTERNS Name and save your patterns, and organize them into categories. Import and export JSON files to share patterns with bandmates or distribute exercises to students. FOCUS ON YOUR RHYTHMIC CHALLENGES • Landing sixteenth-note anticipations accurately • Staying steady when switching to triplets • Avoiding rushing during fills • Keeping your place through long rests • Developing the nuances of swing With Step Metronome, create patterns that target the parts you find difficult and make your practice more focused. For guitarists, bassists, drummers, pianists, wind players, vocalists, and musicians of every kind. Build your ideal rhythm practice environment. Some features require the PRO in-app purchase.

Screenshots

CrossMetronome3 screens
Step Metronome4 screens

Verdict

The call

CrossMetronome and Step Metronome are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. CrossMetronome sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Step Metronome sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
CrossMetronome versus Step Metronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossMetronomeStep Metronome
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuya HommaHidehisa Sasaki

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CrossMetronome

One-time2
  • コーヒーをおごる$1.99
  • 広告を永久削除$3.99
1 purchases

Step Metronome

One-time1
  • Step Metronome Pro$5.99

Questions

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

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