Comparison

Pendulo vs Ribbit

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

Head to head
About

Pendulo

Features
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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.

About

Ribbit

This app makes rhythm practice fun and engaging for beginner musicians. It uses animated themes, adjustable tempo, and motivating progress features to help users build steady timing. Turn rhythm training into an enjoyable daily habit with interactive feedback and visual cues.

Highlights
  • Interactive rhythm and metronome
  • Adjustable tempo (BPM)
  • Support for multiple time signatures
  • Animated themes and visual feedback
  • Personalized profiles and avatars
  • Practice history and progress tracking
  • Motivational badges, levels, and streaks
Features
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Ribbit is a friendly rhythm and metronome app designed to help beginner musicians build steady timing through engaging, interactive practice. With animated themes, adjustable tempo controls, and motivating progress features, Ribbit turns rhythm training into an enjoyable daily habit. Instead of practicing with a plain metronome, Ribbit combines visual feedback, movement, and sound to make rhythm practice more engaging. Whether you're picking up an instrument for the first time or working on your timing skills, Ribbit helps you stay focused and develop a stronger sense of rhythm. ### Key Features * Easy-to-use metronome for daily music practice * Adjustable tempo (BPM) for different playing styles and skill levels * Support for multiple time signatures * Fun animated themes and visual feedback * Personalized profiles with avatars and instrument selection * Practice history and progress tracking * Badges, levels, and streak-based motivation * Leaderboard features for extra motivation * Multi-language support ### Why Ribbit Stands Out Ribbit combines music practice with playful design to make rhythm training feel approachable and rewarding. It is designed for beginners while remaining useful for anyone who wants a more engaging way to build consistent practice habits. Whether you're learning piano, guitar, drums, violin, or another instrument, Ribbit helps make timing practice easier to enjoy and easier to stick with. ### Perfect For * Beginner musicians * Instrumental students * Anyone learning a new instrument * Musicians working on timing and rhythm * Teachers looking for an engaging rhythm practice tool ### Closing Line Build confidence, feel the beat, and make every practice session more enjoyable with Ribbit.

Screenshots

Pendulo4 screens
Ribbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ribbit at none against Pendulo's 1. Ribbit also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Pendulo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ribbit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pendulo versus Ribbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPenduloRibbit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXapper LLCOrcava Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pendulo

One-time1
  • Pendulo Premium$4.99
None

Ribbit

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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