Comparison

PULSE | Haptic Metronom vs Metronome Pal

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

Head to head
About

PULSE | Haptic Metronom

Features
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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 — on a quiet train, backstage, in a shared studio, or late at night — 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 — just rhythm, exactly when you need it. Features • Feel every beat through silent, high-precision haptics • Tap tempo — set your BPM just by tapping the beat • Time signatures — accent the downbeat in 3/4, 4/4, 6/8 and more • Set any tempo (BPM) in seconds • Designed for Apple Watch — 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 — Pulse keeps you steady, silently. Download Pulse and feel the beat.

About

Metronome Pal

This app provides a vibrant and intuitive metronome experience for musicians. It offers customizable audio, haptic, and visual feedback to help users stay in rhythm. Save your preferred settings and sync them across devices for seamless practice.

Highlights
  • Visual metronome
  • Tap tempo functionality
  • Customizable time signatures
  • Audio and haptic beats
  • Save favorite setups
  • Custom color themes
  • Cross-device syncing
Features
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MetronomePal is a colorful, easy-to-use metronome for iPhone and Apple Watch. Set the tempo by hand or tap along, choose your time signature, and enjoy clear audio, haptic beats, and lively visuals. Save your favorite setups, create a custom color theme, and keep everything synced between devices. Whether you’re practicing, rehearsing, or just finding your groove, MetronomePal helps you stay on beat.

Screenshots

PULSE | Haptic Metronom4 screens
Metronome Pal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metronome Pal at none against PULSE | Haptic Metronom's 3. PULSE | Haptic Metronom's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. PULSE | Haptic Metronom sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Metronome Pal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PULSE | Haptic Metronom ships an update every 2 days, Metronome Pal every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PULSE | Haptic Metronom versus Metronome Pal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPULSE | Haptic MetronomMetronome Pal
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlperen DuranJoshua Escribano Fontanet

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PULSE | Haptic Metronom

One-time3
  • Small Donation$0.99
  • Medium Donation$3.99
  • Large Donation$17.99
None

Metronome Pal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PULSE | Haptic Metronom free?
PULSE | Haptic Metronom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Metronome Pal free?
Metronome Pal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PULSE | Haptic Metronom or Metronome Pal have ads?
Neither PULSE | Haptic Metronom nor Metronome Pal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PULSE | Haptic Metronom or Metronome Pal?
PULSE | Haptic Metronom ships an update every 2 days, and Metronome Pal every 3 days. Most recently, PULSE | Haptic Metronom was updated on October 31, 2026 and Metronome Pal on October 31, 2026.

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