Comparison

Refrain vs Metronome

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

Head to head
About

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.

About

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.

Screenshots

Refrain4 screens
Metronome4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

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. Metronome sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Refrain asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Refrain versus Metronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefrainMetronome
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSUBVERTING COMPLEXITY (PTY) LTD)Geeky Devs Grzegorz Dyrda

In-app purchases

None

Refrain

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Metronome

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99

Questions

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

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