Refrain vs Metronome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Refrain
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Refrain is a focused loop player for anyone who learns by repetition: musicians working out a solo, language learners drilling a phrase, dancers counting an eight, transcribers catching every word. Import any audio file from your device, set an A and a B point right on the waveform, and loop that section on repeat until you've got it. Save the sections you keep coming back to, and jump straight to them next time. FEATURES ⢠A/B loop: drop A and B markers on the waveform and loop that section instantly ⢠Waveform view: see the shape of the audio and place your markers precisely ⢠Saved segments: store the loops you practice most and reload them in a tap ⢠Snippet preview: audition a segment before you commit to it ⢠Precise skip: jump forward or back by 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, or 30 seconds, or 1 or 5 minutes ⢠Count-in timer: get a lead-in before playback so you're ready to come in ⢠Bookmarks: mark the spots you want to find again ⢠Volume control: set a comfortable practice level ⢠Your library: everything you import, organized and ready to pick up again Everything happens on your device. Refrain works fully offline and collects no data. No account, no sign-up, no tracking. Bring in a track and start looping.
Metronome
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Keep your rhythm flawless with Metronome - a beautiful, simple, and customizable tempo-keeper designed for musicians of all levels. Whether you practice piano, guitar, drums, violin, or rehearsing with a band - Metronome keeps you perfectly in time. Key Features: ⢠Precise Tempo & Signatures: Adjust BPM (30 to 200) with classical tempo markings (Adagio, Allegro, etc.) and configure beats per measure (0 to 7). ⢠Sound & Theme Customization: Select different audio clicks (Tick, Beep) for low/high beats. Personalize your app with Light/Dark modes and 17 accent colors. ⢠Keep Screen On: Prevent your device from dimming or sleeping during practice. ⢠Background Playback: Runs smoothly in the background so you can view sheet music, follow tabs, or turn off the screen while playing. ⢠Localized in 9 languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese & Chinese. Master your rhythm and play with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Refrain at none against Metronome's 3. Metronome's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Metronome sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Refrain asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Refrain | Metronome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SUBVERTING COMPLEXITY (PTY) LTD) | Geeky Devs Grzegorz Dyrda |
In-app purchases
Refrain
No in-app purchases
Metronome
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Large Tip$4.99









