Comparison

Clockworks vs Polyrhythm Metronome Pro

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

Head to head
About

Clockworks

Create complex polyrhythms visually by layering geometric shapes on a clockface. Explore diverse instruments, scales, and effects to generate intricate musical patterns without needing music theory knowledge. Export your creations as MIDI, audio, or sheet music.

Highlights
  • Visual polyrhythm creation
  • Layered shape system
  • 10 sampled instruments
  • Built-in drum kits
  • Dozens of scales
  • Scene-based arrangement
  • Export to MIDI, WAV, PDF
Features
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Clockworks turns rhythm into geometry. Build polyrhythms by layering rotating shapes on a clockface — each shape's sides become evenly-spaced beats, so a triangle and a pentagon played together weave intricate cross-rhythms with zero math. • Layer multiple shapes, each its own voice • 10 instruments — sampled piano, e-piano, guitars, plus synth keys, organ, marimba, vibes and more • Built-in drum kits with a step sequencer • Dozens of scales across many categories for instant melodic results • Scene-based arrangement to evolve your loop over time • Pro FX: 3-band EQ and BPM-synced echo • Export to MIDI, audio (WAV), or sheet music PDF No theory required — just add shapes and listen.

About

Polyrhythm Metronome Pro

Features
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Polyrhythm Metronome Pro is the practice companion for musicians who need more than a click. It's a precise metronome, a chromatic tuner, an audio player, and a rhythm-composition toolkit — all in one clean, fast app. WHY THIS METRONOME Most metronomes stop at "click on a beat." This one lets you build real polyrhythms (4 against 5, 3 against 7, anything you need), automate tempo changes for progressive practice, program full sequences of patterns, and even transcribe a rhythm just by tapping it out. Whether you're drilling scales at a slow click or layering complex cross-rhythms, it adapts to how you actually practice. FREE, NO LIMITS - Classic single-voice metronome: precise, low-latency click - Choose your visual style — animated rings, bars, or a glowing halo synced to the beat - Full accent-color customization - Adjustable time signature and subdivisions - Tap tempo - Chromatic tuner with adjustable reference pitch (A=440Hz and beyond) and a built-in note generator for ear training and tuning by ear - Audio player: import a track, slow it down or speed it up, shift pitch independently, set A/B loop points — perfect for learning a piece by ear at a manageable pace UNLOCK PRO (one-time purchase, yours forever — no subscription) - Second voice: play two rhythms at once for true polyrhythmic practice, each with its own beat count, subdivision, and sound - Sequence Programmer: build multi-step patterns, set beat count and repeat count per step, reorder freely, and save your sequences to a personal library - Tap Transcription: tap along to a rhythm you hear or play, and let the app work out the pattern for you - Tempo Automator: set a starting and target tempo, choose how often and by how much it increases, and let your practice sessions build speed automatically — ideal for gradually pushing a difficult passage up to performance tempo BUILT FOR SERIOUS PRACTICE Every screen is designed to disappear during a practice session: large touch targets, a beat display you can read at a glance, and zero unnecessary taps between you and starting the click. No ads, no clutter, no accounts — just open the app and play. A NOTE ON PRICING The core metronome, tuner, and audio player are completely free, with no time limit and no restricted features. The Pro unlock is a single 4.99€ purchase — no subscription, no recurring charge, no expiration. Buy it once when you're ready for polyrhythms, sequencing, and tempo automation. Whether you're a beginner building steady time or a professional rehearsing a five-against-four passage, Polyrhythm Metronome Pro grows with your practice.

Screenshots

Clockworks4 screens
Polyrhythm Metronome Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Clockworks at 15.1 against Polyrhythm Metronome Pro's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Clockworks versus Polyrhythm Metronome Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClockworksPolyrhythm Metronome Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDylan CantorMathieu OSCAR

In-app purchases

None

Clockworks

No in-app purchases

None

Polyrhythm Metronome Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clockworks free?
Clockworks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Polyrhythm Metronome Pro free?
Polyrhythm Metronome Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Clockworks or Polyrhythm Metronome Pro have ads?
Neither Clockworks nor Polyrhythm Metronome Pro shows ads.

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