Comparison

Click Metronome vs Drummer's Metronome

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

Head to head
About

Click Metronome

This powerful metronome offers multiple visual modes like animated numbers, fullscreen flash, and a traditional pendulum. It includes a standalone Apple Watch app for haptic or audio tempo reference and an iPhone remote control. Save presets with setlists for practice and performance.

Highlights
  • Multiple visual metronome modes
  • Standalone Apple Watch app
  • Setlist functionality for presets
  • Wide tempo and time signature range
  • Beat subdivisions and various sounds
  • Fullscreen focus mode
  • Tap Tempo feature
Features
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Beautiful, powerful, setlist metronome with multiple visual modes and a standalone Apple Watch app. Animated beat numbers, fullscreen flash, traditional pendulum, standalone Apple Watch app with haptic or audio and an iPhone remote control -- Click gives you what you need for practice and performance, and then gets out of your way so you can focus on what's most important, making great music! Turn on the NUMBER DISPLAY to help you count out a complicated phrasing or that odd time signature. Use the FULLSCREEN FLASH for watching out of the corner of your eye on your music stand. Or use the PENDULUM mode for a more classic feel. Wide tempo range, beat subdivisions, a variety of time signatures, multiple sound types, and a fullscreen mode for total focus make Click a powerful but easy to use solution for practice and performance. And, use the new setlists feature to save it all and recall your presets instantly! SETLISTS • Save presets for your next gig and stay on tempo and stress-free all night! • Dial in your favorite practice routines. • Fullscreen mode gives you the same large, easy-to-see visualization that Click is known for and combines it with the ability to switch quickly between preset songs. APPLE WATCH APP • Standalone metronome, with audio or haptic, for a quick tempo reference, even when your iPhone isn't nearby. Audio can also play indefinitely in the background on supported devices/iOS versions. Includes Tap Tempo feature, so can also use it to quickly find the tempo of any song. • Use remote control mode to control play/stop and tempo settings for Click on your iPhone MULTIPLE VISUAL MODES • Large Beat Numbers • Fullscreen Flash • Traditional "Pendulum" style, with or without beat numbering AUDIO • Tempo from 10 to 400 BPM • 21 different time signatures • Subdivide beats: Eighths, Triplets, Shuffles, Sixteenths in various patterns • Woodblock, Clave, Beep, and Cowbell sounds PLUS • Tap Tempo • Downbeat flash option • Downbeat accent option • Change subdivision volume for a more musical sound • Fullscreen mode: set your tempo, time signature, etc., then close the controls for easier viewing and total focus • Easily operate the metronome and all controls with one hand, even on large screen devices If you like Click and find it a useful tool, please consider leaving a review or rating on the App Store. It means a lot to me and helps others find the app as well! Feel free to contact me with questions or comments. I'd love to hear from you! email: support@gigbagapps.com

About

Drummer's Metronome

Practice timing with realistic drum sounds and customizable beat patterns. Organize songs with tempos and patterns for live performances. Sync setlists across devices for seamless practice and gigs.

Highlights
  • Real drum sounds
  • Customizable beat patterns
  • Setlist management
  • Cloud sync (Pro)
  • Sample-accurate timing
  • Background audio
Features
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Built for drummers, not just musicians. Drummer's Metronome goes beyond basic click tracks with real drum sounds, customizable beat patterns, and setlist management for live performances. REAL DRUM SOUNDS Practice with kick, snare, hi-hat, and toms - not just boring clicks. Hear a groove while you work on your timing. CUSTOM BEAT PATTERNS Set different sounds and volumes for each beat. Create backbeats, hi-hat patterns, or design your own grooves. SETLIST MANAGEMENT Organize your songs with their tempos and patterns. Perfect for gigs - just tap and play. CLOUD SYNC (Pro) Your setlists sync across all your devices. Practice at home, perform on stage - everything's ready. ROCK-SOLID TIMING Professional-grade audio engine with sample-accurate timing. Keeps playing through calls and notifications. FEATURES: • Tempo range: 30-250 BPM • Time signatures: 1-9 beats per measure • 8 drum sounds: kick, snare, hi-hat (open/closed), toms, click, accent • Pattern presets: Standard, Backbeat, Hi-Hat, Custom • Haptic feedback option • Background audio • Dark mode optimized The app is completely free with all features included. If you enjoy it, you can support development through optional donations - one-time tips or monthly/yearly support. Perfect for: - Drum practice - Band rehearsals - Live performances - Recording sessions - Teaching Download now and start playing better time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://drummersmetronome.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Click Metronome4 screens
Drummer's Metronome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Click Metronome at none against Drummer's Metronome's 8. Click Metronome also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (295 vs 4). Drummer's Metronome's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price 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. Drummer's Metronome sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Click Metronome asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Drummer's Metronome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Click Metronome has 295 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Click Metronome's written reviews are positive against 100% of Drummer's Metronome's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Click Metronome ships an update every 3 months, Drummer's Metronome every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Click Metronome versus Drummer's Metronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClick MetronomeDrummer's Metronome
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (295 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings295 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHawks Hill Software, LLCStefan Hurzlmeier

Customer experience

Click Metronome

All ratings295 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews187 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral7.5%
Negative10.7%

Drummer's Metronome

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Click Metronome

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Metronome stops working when Apple Watch screen turns off
  • Visual orientation issues on iPad
  • Occasional freezing or lagging

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to copy/paste song information and set lists
  • Timer and more subdivision options
  • Haptic feedback on iPhone
  • Ability to sync set lists across devices
  • Option to accent beats other than the 1

Drummer's Metronome

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Click Metronome

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Drummer's Metronome

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Supporter$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Pro Supporter$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Gold Supporter$3.991 Month
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  • Yearly Supporter$24.991 Year
One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
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  • Huge - Tip$99.99

Questions

Is Click Metronome free?
Click Metronome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drummer's Metronome free?
Drummer's Metronome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Click Metronome or Drummer's Metronome?
Drummer's Metronome is rated higher. Click Metronome averages 4.6 out of 5 from 295 ratings, while Drummer's Metronome averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Click Metronome or Drummer's Metronome have ads?
Drummer's Metronome shows ads; Click Metronome does not.
Which is updated more often, Click Metronome or Drummer's Metronome?
Click Metronome ships an update every 3 months, and Drummer's Metronome every 4 days. Most recently, Click Metronome was updated on November 1, 2026 and Drummer's Metronome on October 28, 2026.

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