Clockworks vs Polyrhythm Metronome Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Visual polyrhythm creation
- Layered shape system
- 10 sampled instruments
- Built-in drum kits
- Dozens of scales
- Scene-based arrangement
- Export to MIDI, WAV, PDF
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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.
Polyrhythm Metronome Pro
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Clockworks | Polyrhythm Metronome Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dylan Cantor | Mathieu OSCAR |
In-app purchases
Clockworks
No in-app purchases
Polyrhythm Metronome Pro
No in-app purchases
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