Metronome vs Pendulo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Metronome
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Lock in your timing with a metronome built for real musicians. Whether you're a drummer nailing a fill, a guitarist practicing scales, or a pianist working on a new piece, Tempo Tap keeps your rhythm rock-solid โ with a beautiful dial, crystal-clear click, and rhythm games that make practice actually fun. KEY FEATURES โข Precise BPM dial โ 30 to 300 BPM, smooth haptic control โข Custom time signatures โ 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, 7/8 and more โข Subdivisions โ quarter, eighth, triplet, sixteenth notes โข Background audio โ keep the click running while you switch apps โข Rhythm games โ train your timing with interactive challenges โข Dark mode design โ easy on the eyes during long sessions โข No ads. No account. No distractions. Built for drummers, guitarists, bassists, pianists, singers, dancers, and anyone serious about timing.
Pendulo
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Most metronomes ask you to listen. Pendulo lets you watch. Pick a visual pattern, set your tempo, and keep time with your eyes on iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Because the beat is visual first, Pendulo works where sound doesn't: practicing quietly late at night, staying locked in on a loud stage, or playing as a hard-of-hearing musician. Every pattern is built to be read at a glance. - Eight visual patterns, including a swinging pendulum, pulsing rings, and flashing panels - Tap tempo: tap along, and Pendulo finds your BPM instantly - 10 to 300 BPM, with 2 to 12 beats per cycle and a clear downbeat accent - A mute button right on the main screen, plus volume control to dial in your sound - Save a preset for every song or exercise - An auto-stop timer to end a session automatically - Color themes for any lighting or mood Free includes three visual patterns (Pendulum, Pulse, and Flash), three color themes, six core sounds, and tap tempo. A one-time purchase of "Pendulo Premium" unlocks the remaining five patterns (Arc, Star, Sweep, Circular, and Linear), an additional six color themes, sixteen more sounds, and the ability to save unlimited presets. No subscription. No ads. No data collected. Photosensitivity warning: Pendulo contains visual patterns that may include flashing or strobing effects.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metronome at none against Pendulo's 1. Metronome also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Pendulo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Metronome asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Metronome | Pendulo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yaniv Bar Lev | Xapper LLC |
In-app purchases
Metronome
No in-app purchases
Pendulo
- Pendulo Premium$4.99








