RHYTHM CHALLENGE vs Timing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RHYTHM CHALLENGE
This app acts as a rhythm coach for musicians, listening via your device's microphone to provide real-time feedback on your timing accuracy. It offers various practice modes, detailed results, and tools to help you improve your musical precision.
- Microphone-based rhythm analysis
- Real-time timing feedback
- Customizable metronome settings
- Rhythm Challenge mode
- Detailed performance statistics
- Exportable practice sessions
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RHYTHM CHALLENGE turns your iPhone into a rhythm coach. Play guitar, drums, or any instrument—the app listens through the microphone and shows how accurately you hit the beat. ► METRONOME THAT LISTENS Set BPM (40–140), choose subdivisions (quarter, eighth, triplet, sixteenth), and hit Play, then play along; the app detects your hits and scores your timing. ► NO HEADPHONES NEEDED Train through the microphone even on your phone’s speaker—no headphones required. Prefer headphones for the most precise analysis, but you’re free to just pick up your instrument and play. ► REAL-TIME FEEDBACK See “Perfect”, “Good”, “Inaccurate”, or “Miss” as you play—in tap mode, and in microphone mode with headphones. When the microphone listens through the speaker, your scores appear right after the run. ► RHYTHM CHALLENGE MODE Patterns change every bar—great for building timing under pressure. Turn it on for a tougher workout. ► DETAILED RESULTS After each run you get: success rate, a breakdown into Perfect, Good, Inaccurate and Miss, and average error (ms). In microphone mode through the speaker, the app measures the speaker delay from the count-in clicks and, when that works, shows whether you play early or late. Otherwise—for example on headphones, where that delay can’t be measured—you see how even your playing is instead. Detailed analysis adds missed and extra notes, your waveform and onset timeline, and playback with the click. ► PRACTICE TOOLS • Training history • Statistics across all sessions • Export your take as WAV, with or without the click (in Detailed analysis) • Repeat the same setup with one tap ► FREE TO USE Unlimited training sessions in every mode, no sign-up. Tap and microphone sessions run up to 30 seconds; "Just Metronome" sessions (no scoring) run up to 5 minutes. The basic patterns—quarter notes, eighths, triplets, sixteenths and rests—are free. ► PREMIUM (OPTIONAL) Unlock full 5-minute sessions in tap and microphone modes, unlimited detailed analysis (free includes 3 in-depth breakdowns, then one per short ad), 15 more rhythm patterns (sixteenths and triplets with rests, gallops, off-beat eighths), and no ads. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription—both with a free trial for eligible users—or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Built for musicians who want to improve timing and feel. No wires, no tapping on the screen—just play and get honest feedback. ► SUBSCRIPTIONS AND LIFETIME RHYTHM CHALLENGE Premium is available as an auto-renewable subscription, monthly or yearly, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Lifetime is a one-time purchase that does not renew and has nothing to cancel; on a new device, get it back with Restore purchases. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rhythmchallenge.app/privacy
Timing
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A metronome gives you the beat. Timing shows you where you land. Timing helps musicians turn metronome practice into measurable feedback. Play your instrument along with the click: Timing listens through your device’s microphone, detects note attacks and shows their timing relative to the beat. Are you playing ahead? Falling behind? How consistent are your attacks? Timing makes it visible. PRACTICE WITH YOUR INSTRUMENT Work on your timing while playing, not just tapping a screen. Adjust microphone sensitivity to suit your environment. No instrument at hand? Switch to Tap mode and practice directly on your device. EXPLORE EVERY HIT Review each detected attack and its timing offset in milliseconds. Pinch to zoom and scroll through the report graph to examine your performance in detail. CHALLENGE YOURSELF Try ready-made rhythm challenges or create your own. Choose the number of bars, rhythmic subdivision and timing tolerance, then edit your custom challenges as your practice needs change. PLAY FREELY Free mode lets you practice without automatic scoring. Explore your timing and assess your performance for yourself. BUILD RHYTHMIC CONTROL Practice quarter notes, eighth notes, triplets and sixteenth notes at your chosen tempo, including triplets and multiple sixteenth-note patterns within the same session. FEATURES • Microphone and Tap input modes • Adjustable microphone sensitivity • Timing offsets displayed in milliseconds • Detailed reports with a zoomable, scrollable graph • Ready-made and editable custom challenges • Free mode without automatic scoring • Adjustable tempo and timing tolerance • In-app tutorials • English and Italian interface Practice using your device’s built-in speaker or wired headphones. Headphones are optional. Bluetooth audio is not recommended, as its latency can affect timing accuracy. Hear the beat. Play the note. See the difference.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: RHYTHM CHALLENGE at Free against Timing's $3.99. Timing's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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
RHYTHM CHALLENGE is free to download; Timing costs $3.99 up front. RHYTHM CHALLENGE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Timing asks for nothing beyond the download.
RHYTHM CHALLENGE ships an update fortnightly, Timing every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RHYTHM CHALLENGE | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anna Chernogorova | Davide Andreatta |
In-app purchases
RHYTHM CHALLENGE
- Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Premium Forever$64.99
Timing
No in-app purchases
Questions
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