Comparison

Pendulo vs CW Metronome

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

CW Metronome

Features
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A premium, minimalist metronome tailored specifically for drummers and musicians. Designed with a sleek, modern black-and-white geometric interface, this app features a large, easy-to-read BPM display and an intuitive Tap Tempo function. It fully supports iOS Dynamic Island and Live Activities for seamless background playback. Whether you're in the middle of a heavy band rehearsal or practicing on your own, you can easily keep the perfect grooveβ€”even when switching between apps or locking your screen. (* This is a 100% free, pure 1.0 version. No ads, no data tracking, and no privacy collection. Enjoy practicing with peace of mind!)

Screenshots

Pendulo4 screens
CW Metronome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CW Metronome at none against Pendulo's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

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

Both are free to download. Pendulo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CW Metronome asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Pendulo versus CW Metronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPenduloCW Metronome
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXapper LLCShao-Wei Chen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pendulo

One-time1
  • Pendulo Premium$4.99
None

CW Metronome

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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