Comparison

PeerClock Metronome vs LumiWave

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

Head to head
About

PeerClock Metronome

Features
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PeerClock Metronome is a P2P-synchronized metronome for Apple devices. Just connect multiple devices to the same Wi-Fi — no server needed. All devices automatically discover each other and sync their clocks with ±2ms precision using NTP-style 4-timestamp exchange. Features: • Peer-to-peer — no master/slave, every device is equal • ±2ms clock synchronization • Wi-Fi only — no external server, no internet required • Auto-discovery — connect to the same Wi-Fi, that's it • Visual conductor path animation with brush-stroke style • Multiple time signatures: 4/4, 3/4, 4/8, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8 • Live BPM changes sync across all connected devices • Built on PeerClock — an open-source P2P clock sync framework Perfect for musicians, bands, and ensembles who need synchronized timing across multiple devices without relying on cloud services.

About

LumiWave

Features
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LumiWave is a music player that lets you see your music, no matter where it comes from. ā–  One playlist across every source Files on iCloud Drive, Google Drive and other cloud services, local audio on your iPhone, and Apple Music (including tracks in your library imported from CDs) — LumiWave brings them together into a single playlist built around your mood, not around where each track came from. ā–  Visualizers that react to sound The playback screen is more than artwork and a play button. Five visualizers move in real time with your music: - CG: reactive particles and waveforms - Bottle: liquid fills as playback progresses - Creature: little creatures gather when you tap - Slide: your chosen photos or playlist artwork slowly pan and zoom - Aquarium: a school of fish swims to the music and gathers when you tap to drop food Pinch out for full-screen mode: nothing but the visualizer and minimal controls, so you can sink into the music. For late-night listening, focus sessions, or just changing the mood of a room. ā–  Honest about audio The more striking the visuals, the more the sound has to be trustworthy. LumiWave treats the audio path with care. - Supports WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, AAC and MP3 (up to 192kHz / 24-bit) - Plays imported files at their original quality - Lossless and Hi-Res tracks are clearly badged, with format, sample rate and bit depth shown - Playback comes first: under load, rendering quality drops automatically to protect the sound ā–  Privacy No account, no servers. Imported audio, playlists, photos and settings stay on your device, and audio analysis runs locally. Nothing is collected. ā–  Visualizer Pro (one-time purchase) All playback features, the CG and Slide visualizers, playlists and quality display are free. A one-time Pro purchase — not a subscription — unlocks the Bottle, Creature and Aquarium visualizers and any Pro features added later. You can preview the Pro visualizers for free before buying. Music, set free.

Screenshots

PeerClock Metronome4 screens
LumiWave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PeerClock Metronome at none against LumiWave's 1. LumiWave's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. LumiWave sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PeerClock Metronome asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PeerClock Metronome ships an update every 8 days, LumiWave every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
PeerClock Metronome versus LumiWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeerClock MetronomeLumiWave
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHakaru HirosePAOSystem

In-app purchases

None

PeerClock Metronome

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LumiWave

One-time1
  • Visualizer Pro$4.99

Questions

Is PeerClock Metronome free?
PeerClock Metronome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LumiWave free?
LumiWave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PeerClock Metronome or LumiWave have ads?
PeerClock Metronome shows ads; LumiWave does not.
Which is updated more often, PeerClock Metronome or LumiWave?
PeerClock Metronome ships an update every 8 days, and LumiWave every 4 days. Most recently, PeerClock Metronome was updated on October 8, 2026 and LumiWave on October 8, 2026.

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