Comparison

Metronome vs Pendulo

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

Head to head
About

Metronome

Features
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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 โ€ข Precise BPM dial โ€” 30 to 300 BPM, smooth haptic control โ€ข Custom time signatures โ€” 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, 7/8 and more โ€ข Subdivisions โ€” quarter, eighth, triplet, sixteenth notes โ€ข Background audio โ€” keep the click running while you switch apps โ€ข Rhythm games โ€” train your timing with interactive challenges โ€ข Dark mode design โ€” easy on the eyes during long sessions โ€ข No ads. No account. No distractions. Built for drummers, guitarists, bassists, pianists, singers, dancers, and anyone serious about timing.

About

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.

Screenshots

Metronome3 screens
Pendulo4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 3 level
Metronome versus Pendulo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetronomePendulo
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size33 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYaniv Bar LevXapper LLC

In-app purchases

None

Metronome

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pendulo

One-time1
  • Pendulo Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Metronome free?
Metronome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pendulo free?
Pendulo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Metronome or Pendulo have ads?
Neither Metronome nor Pendulo shows ads.

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