Comparison

Metrono vs Instrument String Log

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

Head to head
About

Metrono

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Metrono is the practice journal for musicians — the simplest way to log every session, build a streak, and stay motivated alongside a community of people who play what you play. And now there's a metronome built right in. Think of it as a training log for your instrument. Start the timer when you sit down to practice, or log a past session in seconds. Watch your streak grow, fill in your yearly heatmap, and see exactly where your hours are going across every instrument you play. LOG YOUR PRACTICE • Live timer that runs in the background and survives interruptions • Or log a past session anytime — date, duration, instrument, notes • Jot down what you worked on so future-you remembers PRACTICE TO A CLICK • A metronome built for practice: 30 to 300 BPM, with tap tempo • 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 and 6/8, with an accented downbeat • Three click sounds, its own volume, and optional beat haptics • Keeps clicking with the screen locked, and plays over music you already have on — so the phone can sit on the music stand • Open it from the feed, or from the bar inside the practice timer SEE YOUR PROGRESS • Streaks — one session a day is enough to keep it alive • Practice heatmap — your whole year at a glance • Instrument breakdown — see where your time really goes PRACTICE TOGETHER • A feed of real musicians' sessions for daily motivation • Suggested follows who play your instruments, so you start with a community • Hearts and comments to cheer each other on • Notifications you control — hearts, comments, follows SAFE BY DESIGN • Every post is automatically checked before it goes live • Report or block anyone, anytime • No ads. No tracking. No data sold. • Your data is yours — delete your account and content anytime Whether you play piano, guitar, drums, violin, or sing, Metrono turns practice into a habit you can see. Free on iOS.

About

Instrument String Log

Features
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Instrument String Log keeps string maintenance organized for every instrument you own. Record each string change, choose a common gauge set, and see which instruments are approaching their next replacement. Inventory tracking also helps you know whether a spare set is ready before rehearsal or a gig. FEATURES • Manage guitars, basses, ukuleles, violins, cellos, and other instruments • Choose common string gauges or enter a custom gauge • Record replacement date, reason, brand, product, and notes • See last change, next target date, days remaining, and replacement status • Track spare-string inventory and low-stock alerts • Review and edit complete replacement history • Add an instrument photo for quick identification • Optional local reminders based on usage frequency • English and Japanese interface, following the iPhone language setting Your instrument records and photos stay on your device. No account is required.

Screenshots

Metrono4 screens
Instrument String Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Metrono at none against Instrument String Log's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Metrono versus Instrument String Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetronoInstrument String Log
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB7 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNorbert GodanyHiroki Tani

In-app purchases

None

Metrono

No in-app purchases

None

Instrument String Log

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Metrono free?
Metrono is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Instrument String Log free?
Instrument String Log is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Metrono or Instrument String Log have ads?
Instrument String Log shows ads; Metrono does not.

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