TinyTone vs Metronome Tempo BPM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TinyTone
Create professional synth patches for music production and live performance. Design sounds in real-time with a powerful synthesizer engine, dual oscillators, and extensive modulation options. Export and import patches, and use it as an AUv3 plugin in DAWs.
- Powerful synthesizer engine
- Dual oscillators with FM synthesis
- Real-time audition with touch pads
- External MIDI keyboard support
- Unlimited user patch storage
- AUv3 Audio Unit support
- JSON export/import for patches
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TinyTone is a full-featured synthesizer sound source for iPhone sound design, stage performance, and recording. Using the on-screen controllers and a MIDI keyboard, you can design and monitor professional synth patches in real time. In addition to standalone app use, ToneEditor can also be loaded as an AUv3 Audio Unit into DAWs such as GarageBand and used as a sound source. It also works as a sound editor for its sister app, TinyTone, allowing you to reproduce consistent sounds with the same sound engine. <Features> ・Powerful Synthesizer Engine Equipped with dual oscillators, envelopes, filters, modulation, delay, limiter, and more. Enables complex sound design. Dual Oscillators with FM Synthesis, switch between Mix and Chain modes for rich tonal possibilities. ・Real-Time Audition Play single notes, chords, and transposition using touch pads. Hear sound changes instantly as you adjust sliders. External input via MIDI keyboard is also supported. ・Preset Management Unlimited user patch storage. ・JSON Export / Import Export patches as JSON. Share via Files app or clipboard. ・AUv3 Support Can be embedded as an AU instrument in DAWs like GarageBand. Reproduces consistent sounds with the same synthesis engine. <How to Use> 【Standalone】 1. Select a preset or start creating from a new patch. 2. Play sounds using the test pad at the bottom of the screen; adjust parameters with sliders to confirm real-time sound changes. 3. Save your created patch to a user slot. 【Using with DAWs (GarageBand, etc.)】 1. Add TinyTone (AU) to a track. 2. Select a factory preset or saved patch from the AU preset selection screen. 3. Play the DAW keyboard to output sound. <Important> ・When using simultaneously with camera or audio apps, noise may occur depending on your environment. Please be careful with output volume. ・Listening to loud audio for extended periods can affect your hearing. When using headphones or speakers, always check your surroundings and volume level. ・Some DAWs (e.g. Ableton Live 11) may not detect iOS-app AUv3 plug-ins. Logic Pro, MainStage, and GarageBand are recommended. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://flicker-jp.com/privacy
Metronome Tempo BPM
This app provides a simple and focused metronome for musicians. It allows users to set BPM manually, find tempo by tapping, and adjust meter and feel with a minimal interface. It's designed for distraction-free practice on various instruments.
- Adjustable BPM
- Tap tempo counter
- Meter and subdivision controls
- Feel options
- Light and dark mode
- Cross-device compatibility
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BA2 is a clean and focused metronome app for musicians who want a simple way to keep time, find tempo, and practice with steady beats. Set your BPM manually, use tap tempo to find the beat, adjust meter and feel, and practice with a minimal interface designed to stay out of your way. Whether you play guitar, bass, drums, piano, ukulele, or any other instrument, BA2 helps you stay on tempo during practice, warmups, writing sessions, and daily music routines. Features: • Precise metronome with adjustable BPM • Tap tempo counter to find beats quickly • Meter and subdivision controls • Feel options for different practice styles • Clean light and dark mode interface • Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Free to use BA2 is built for musicians who want a fast, minimal, and distraction-free metronome.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TinyTone at weekly against Metronome Tempo BPM's every 3 weeks. Metronome Tempo BPM's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TinyTone against 5.0 for Metronome Tempo BPM. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
TinyTone ships an update weekly, Metronome Tempo BPM every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TinyTone | Metronome Tempo BPM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KEISUKE TONE | Baturay Koc |
In-app purchases
TinyTone
No in-app purchases
Metronome Tempo BPM
No in-app purchases
Questions
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