Comparison

PeerClock Metronome vs MidiCanvas

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

MidiCanvas

Create music by dragging and dropping notes onto a staff. Compose with four instrument tracks and one percussion track, each with adjustable volume, instrument choice, and transposition. Save your compositions as MIDI files.

Highlights
  • Drag-and-drop note placement
  • Four instrument tracks
  • One percussion track
  • Adjustable volume and transposition per track
  • Color-coded instrument tracks
  • MIDI export
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Tune Canvas gives you a palette of musical notes and rests that you can drag on to a staff. You can play 4 instruments and one percussion track simultaneously. Each instrument track is color coded. You can control the volume, instrument and transpose each track separately. Tune Canvas can export your musical creation to a midi file. The only time an Ad is played is when you save/load a file.

Screenshots

PeerClock Metronome4 screens
MidiCanvas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MidiCanvas at 15.0 against PeerClock Metronome'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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PeerClock Metronome ships an update every 8 days, MidiCanvas every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
PeerClock Metronome versus MidiCanvas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeerClock MetronomeMidiCanvas
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHakaru HiroseMitra Geeban

In-app purchases

None

PeerClock Metronome

No in-app purchases

None

MidiCanvas

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PeerClock Metronome free?
PeerClock Metronome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MidiCanvas free?
MidiCanvas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PeerClock Metronome or MidiCanvas have ads?
Both PeerClock Metronome and MidiCanvas show ads.
Which is updated more often, PeerClock Metronome or MidiCanvas?
PeerClock Metronome ships an update every 8 days, and MidiCanvas every 6 days. Most recently, PeerClock Metronome was updated on October 8, 2026 and MidiCanvas on October 26, 2026.

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