Comparison

Pendulo vs Multi Sound Metronome

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

Multi Sound Metronome

Features
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Multi Sound is a calmer, more flexible metronome for musicians who want practice to feel less mechanical. Build a pulse where every beat can have its own sound and color, tap the circle to match a song's tempo, save song-ready setlists, track bars and beats during practice, and tune without leaving the app. Features: - Multi-sound beat palette for accents, alternates, cascades, and custom pulse textures - Tap tempo circle that recalibrates BPM from your taps - Classic tick plus calm, water, glass, wood, jewelry, and meditation-inspired sounds - Named setlists for songs, drills, and practice packs - Practice counter for elapsed time, bars, and beats - Built-in chromatic and instrument tuner - Private feedback form sent through the app's secure backend Core metronome features stay free. Multi Sound Plus adds optional monthly support for deeper practice tools as they roll out. Privacy Policy: https://multi-sound-metronome.vercel.app/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pendulo4 screens
Multi Sound Metronome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Pendulo at 3 against Multi Sound Metronome's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 and Multi Sound Metronome sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Pendulo versus Multi Sound Metronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPenduloMulti Sound Metronome
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXapper LLCAnusheel Chapagain

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pendulo

One-time1
  • Pendulo Premium$4.99
1 purchases

Multi Sound Metronome

Subscriptions1
  • Multi Sound Plus$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Pendulo free?
Pendulo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Multi Sound Metronome free?
Multi Sound Metronome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pendulo or Multi Sound Metronome have ads?
Neither Pendulo nor Multi Sound Metronome shows ads.

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