Comparison

PULSE | Haptic Metronom vs BackBeat

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

BackBeat

Features
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Become a tighter, more confident drummer by mastering the drum grooves you'll actually use. BackBeat helps you practice over 10 essential and widely used drum patterns on an interactive virtual drum kit. Whether you're just starting out or sharpening your timing, you can build consistency with just a few minutes of focused practice each day. Practice the grooves that matter Instead of overwhelming you with hundreds of exercises, BackBeat focuses on the foundational beats every drummer should know. Learn, repeat, and internalize the rhythms you'll encounter across rock, pop, funk, indie, worship, and countless other styles. Features • Practice 10+ essential drum grooves used in real music • Interactive virtual drum set with responsive controls • Build timing and consistency in just minutes a day • Fully customizable metronome with adjustable tempo and settings • Assign your own custom drum sounds to every drum and cymbal for a personalized practice experience • Designed for beginners and experienced drummers alike Improve your timing Strong timing is one of the most important skills any drummer can develop. Use the built-in metronome to gradually increase tempo, lock into the beat, and develop solid rhythm through consistent daily practice. Make it your own Customize your kit by importing your own sounds for each drum, creating a practice experience that feels familiar and inspiring every time you play. Whether you're preparing for your first band, getting back into drumming, or simply looking to sharpen your groove, BackBeat gives you the tools to improve a little every day. Practice the essentials. Build better timing. Play with confidence.

Screenshots

PULSE | Haptic Metronom4 screens
BackBeat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BackBeat at none against PULSE | Haptic Metronom's 3. PULSE | Haptic Metronom's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. PULSE | Haptic Metronom sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. BackBeat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
PULSE | Haptic Metronom versus BackBeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPULSE | Haptic MetronomBackBeat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlperen DuranBrandon Jabr

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PULSE | Haptic Metronom

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

BackBeat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PULSE | Haptic Metronom free?
PULSE | Haptic Metronom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BackBeat free?
BackBeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PULSE | Haptic Metronom or BackBeat have ads?
Neither PULSE | Haptic Metronom nor BackBeat shows ads.

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