ZZZ Polyrhythm vs Maestro Metronome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ZZZ Polyrhythm
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Zzz Polyrhythm is a polyrhythm-focused metronome that lets you layer multiple rhythms simultaneously for advanced rhythmic practice. From classical 2-against-3 to jazz shuffle to contemporary 7-against-11 β instantly build any rhythm pattern you can imagine and play it back with professional-quality voices. Key Features [Base Beat β the time-keeper] - Time signature: any numerator (1-16) and denominator (2 / 4 / 8 / 16) - BPM: precise control from 30 to 240 - Tap Tempo: detect any tempo in real time - 8 voices: Wood Block / Click / Cowbell / Sine / Square / Tick / Hi Click / Low Thud [Layered Rhythms β Overlay] Layer additional rhythms on top of the base beat to construct complex polyrhythms. - Starting beat: not only "beat 1, beat 2" but also fractional positions like "beat 1.5" - Length: whole / half / quarter / eighth / sixteenth / thirty-second note Γ none / dotted / double-dotted - Subdivisions: any tuplet from 2 to 11 - Shuffle mode: play only the first and last clicks for a jazz swing feel - Timing offset: slide the start/end positions back and forth to fine-tune swing - Voice: choose an independent voice for each overlay from 8 sound presets [Visualizer] Concentric ring display lets you see rhythm timing at a glance. A dot lights up the moment each click fires, helping you grasp polyrhythm structure visually. [Presets] (Premium) Save your favorite rhythm configurations with custom names. Recall with one tap. Browse multiple presets and switch any time. [Phase-preserving BPM changes] Change BPM in the middle of a beat β the rhythm doesn't reset, it smoothly accelerates or decelerates, just like a professional studio metronome. Who it's for - Drummers / percussionists training complex rhythmic sense - Jazz / fusion players developing swing feel - Instrumentalists practicing 3-, 5-, 7-tuplet figures - Composers / arrangers analyzing multi-voice rhythm relationships - Performers studying traditional cross-rhythms and contemporary music Languages ζ₯ζ¬θͺ / English / δΈζ / νκ΅μ΄ / EspaΓ±ol / PortuguΓͺs Switch languages manually from the hamburger menu, or have the app follow your device's system language. Free vs Premium [Free] - Base beat + up to 2 overlay layers - All 8 voices / any time signature / BPM 30-240 - Tap Tempo / Shuffle / full feature access - Discreet banner ad + occasional interstitial [Premium (Ad-free)] - All ads removed - Add 3 or more overlay layers (unlimited) - Save / load / delete rhythm presets Subscription Details - Title: Premium (Ad-free) - Length: 1 month, auto-renewable - Price: 180 JPY / month Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://smolt-stage.com/home/privacy/zzz-polyrhythm-privacy-policy-ios-en.html Developer SMOLT STAGE, K.K. Β© 2026 SMOLT STAGE, K.K. For questions and feature requests, please use the in-app feedback form. We hope this contributes to your musical practice.
Maestro Metronome
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A metronome you can follow like a conductor. A glowing baton beats real conducting patterns, locked to the click, so you see beat 1 coming before you hear it. New in 2.0: whole Pieces with meter changes and programmed fermatas, pause and resume at any bar, and an iPad Podium with the full piece beside the baton. Built for conducting students, drum majors, band and choir directors, teachers, and every player who wants to feel the pulse instead of chasing a blinking light. NEW IN 2.0 β’ Pieces: a whole work in sections and movements, with meter and tempo changes, rit. and accel., and repeats β’ Programmed fermatas: place a hold on any beat in the piece editor, timed (Γ2, Γ3) or open until you tap, then go on, breathe, or cut off β’ Pause and resume: stop mid-piece and pick up at the same bar after one prep beat in tempo, or go back to the start β’ iPad Podium: a big baton beside the full piece timeline β’ Smooth meter changes: the baton's path morphs into the next pattern, so you never lose your place β’ 5/4 and 7/4 with groupings: 3+2, 2+3, 2+2+3, 3+2+2, 2+3+2 β’ Silent bars: the click drops out, the baton keeps time, and the click lands back on the downbeat β’ Speed trainer and tempo ramps: ritardando and accelerando over the bars you choose β’ Start on any beat, with the right prep, and a clean cutoff when you stop β’ Presets: save your favorite setups and recall them in one tap β’ Rebuilt settings with live previews you can hear, plus a Learn screen with looping demos of every gesture β’ Conductor or Player view: see the pattern from the podium or from the stands β’ Screen stays awake while the baton is running IPAD PODIUM On iPad, the baton takes the stage. The whole piece runs along a timeline beside it: see where you are, tap a section to start from there, and keep settings open in a side panel without covering the baton. Turn the iPad upright for a music-stand view. In narrow Split View, the compact layout returns. EVERY PATTERN β’ 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/4, 5/4, 7/4 β’ 6/8, 9/8, and 12/8 beaten in two, three, or four, plus slow 6/8 in six β’ BPM labeled with the beat you conduct (quarter or dotted quarter) β’ Prep beat count-in so everyone starts together β’ Time, legato, and staccato gesture styles METRONOME ESSENTIALS β’ 40 to 240 BPM with fine steppers, slider, and tap tempo β’ Subdivisions: eighths, triplets, sixteenths β’ Visual-only mode: mute the click, keep the baton β’ Background audio while you switch apps or lock the screen β’ iPhone and iPad MAESTRO PRO A one-time purchase, not a subscription: β’ Unlimited pieces and presets β’ Programmed fermatas β’ No ads The free version includes every pattern and every practice tool, plus 1 piece and 1 preset, with ads. See the beat. Follow the baton. Conduct your practice.
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Verdict
ZZZ Polyrhythm and Maestro Metronome are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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
Both are free to download. ZZZ Polyrhythm sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Maestro Metronome sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ZZZ Polyrhythm ships an update every 6 weeks, Maestro Metronome monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZZZ Polyrhythm | Maestro Metronome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly β better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SMOLT STAGE, K.K. | Anderson Lentz |
In-app purchases
ZZZ Polyrhythm
- ZZZ Polyrhythm Premium$0.991 Month
Maestro Metronome
- Remove Ads$2.99
- Maestro Pro$4.99
Questions
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