Comparison

PolyCyclo vs Metronome++

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

Head to head
About

PolyCyclo

Features
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Use PolyCyclo as a visual metronome. Set any whole-number tempo from 40 to 240 BPM, find a tempo with Tap, and turn on an independent reference pulse. Watch rhythm take shape as moving points, glowing traces, and polygons. Swipe between rhythms and sound sets, edit the pattern, save favorites with the star, and share a loop as MP4. Without an account or purchase, BPM, Tap Tempo, and the reference pulse are unlimited. Playback, the existing editing controls, star saves, and short watermarked MP4 export (15 seconds at 720p) are also included. Choose from the included selection of rhythms and sound sets. PolyCyclo Studio is an optional, one-time, non-consumable purchase. It unlocks all 312 rhythm presets, all 16 sound sets, watermark-free MP4 export up to 60 seconds at 1080p, and background playback. Restore the purchase any time from Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Metronome++

Easily find songs, check their BPM, and create setlists for practice or performance. Automatically save song settings and playback times for seamless rehearsal. Organize your music with customizable parts and practice by measure or time.

Highlights
  • Search songs and find BPM
  • Create and organize setlists
  • Set tempo, beat, and subdivisions per song
  • Practice by measure or time
  • Home screen widget for playback control
  • Lock screen and Dynamic Island support
Features
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Find the song. Get the BPM. Build your set. Search Apple Music for songs, artists, albums, and playlists. Metronome++ finds a useful BPM, adds the track length to your metronome setup, and saves everything for your next practice. Set Up Every Song β€’ Adjust tempo, beats, subdivisions, and accents β€’ Find the BPM with Tap Tempo β€’ Save your metronome settings for each song Build Your Setlists β€’ Organize songs for practice, rehearsal, or performance β€’ Arrange every setlist in your own song order β€’ Add the same saved song to multiple setlists β€’ Move through songs in the current setlist order Practice by Bars or Time β€’ Divide a song into multiple parts β€’ Give each part its own BPM and rhythm β€’ Run a part indefinitely, for a number of bars, or for an exact duration β€’ Move to the next part automatically β€’ Import a song’s track length from Apple Music Stay in Control β€’ Control playback and tempo with Home Screen widgets β€’ Follow the beat with Live Activities and Dynamic Island β€’ Use media controls on the Lock Screen and in Control Center β€’ Keep other audio playing alongside the metronome Make It Yours β€’ Choose sound, haptics, or flashlight feedback β€’ Match the interface to the album artwork β€’ Practice with a polished Liquid Glass design β€’ Keep the screen awake while you practice From finding a song to building the set and practicing every part, Metronome++ keeps everything you need close at hand.

Screenshots

PolyCyclo4 screens
Metronome++4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metronome++ at none against PolyCyclo's 2. PolyCyclo's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. PolyCyclo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Metronome++ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PolyCyclo ships an update every 4 days, Metronome++ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
PolyCyclo versus Metronome++: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolyCycloMetronome++
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 days β€” betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
Monetizationβ€”Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size19 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaichi UmekiDongkyu Kim

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PolyCyclo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Access14 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

Metronome++

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PolyCyclo free?
PolyCyclo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Metronome++ free?
Metronome++ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PolyCyclo or Metronome++ have ads?
Neither PolyCyclo nor Metronome++ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PolyCyclo or Metronome++?
PolyCyclo ships an update every 4 days, and Metronome++ weekly. Most recently, PolyCyclo was updated on October 17, 2026 and Metronome++ on October 6, 2026.

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