PULSE | Haptic Metronom vs SUS4 Metronome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
PULSE | Haptic Metronom
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Pulse is a haptic metronome you feel, not hear. Instead of a loud click, Pulse taps the beat directly on your wrist with crisp, precise haptics. Practice anywhere ā on a quiet train, backstage, in a shared studio, or late at night ā without making a sound or disturbing anyone around you. Just tap along to set your tempo, choose your time signature, and let Pulse keep perfect time, beat after beat. No clutter, no menus to dig through ā just rhythm, exactly when you need it. Features ⢠Feel every beat through silent, high-precision haptics ⢠Tap tempo ā set your BPM just by tapping the beat ⢠Time signatures ā accent the downbeat in 3/4, 4/4, 6/8 and more ⢠Set any tempo (BPM) in seconds ⢠Designed for Apple Watch ā your metronome, right on your wrist ⢠Clean, distraction-free interface built for focus ⢠Works completely offline Built with privacy in mind. Pulse collects no personal data. No accounts, no sign-ups, no tracking, no ads. Everything happens on your device. Whether you're a drummer locking in a groove, a guitarist practicing scales, a pianist working through a piece, or a dancer counting time ā Pulse keeps you steady, silently. Download Pulse and feel the beat.
SUS4 Metronome
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A click from 20 to 300 BPM that can also play 3 against 4. Subdivisions, swing and clave grooves, and a left and right ear split for accent work. Fully on-device: no cloud, no account. Tap in the tempo or dial it. Pick a subdivision, turn on a polyrhythm and give each voice a different sound. Set a tempo ramp and it speeds up as you drill. ⢠20 to 300 BPM, with tap tempo ⢠Subdivisions, swing and clave grooves ⢠Polyrhythms: two voices, one in each ear if you like ⢠Automatic tempo ramps for speed practice ⢠A library of click sounds ⢠Apple Watch app For drummers, guitarists working up a fast passage, and anyone practicing odd groupings. Pro, or SUS4 All-Access across the whole range, adds polyrhythms, the ear split and tempo ramps. Made in the UK by working musicians. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PULSE | Haptic Metronom at every 2 days against SUS4 Metronome's fortnightly. SUS4 Metronome's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. PULSE | Haptic Metronom sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and SUS4 Metronome sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PULSE | Haptic Metronom ships an update every 2 days, SUS4 Metronome fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PULSE | Haptic Metronom | SUS4 Metronome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days ā better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alperen Duran | ThePaulSmith |
In-app purchases
PULSE | Haptic Metronom
- Small Donation$0.99
- Medium Donation$3.99
- Large Donation$17.99
SUS4 Metronome
- SUS4 Metronome Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- SUS4 All-Access7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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