Comparison

Step In Time vs DropSpin Metronome

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

Head to head
About

Step In Time

This music player allows users to adjust song tempo and jump to specific sections for practice. It supports importing music, wireless controls, and background playback. Advanced features and unlimited library access are available via in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Adjust tempo on-the-fly
  • Set 6 configurable speed presets
  • Drop and manage pins for song sections
  • Import songs from iPod library and other apps
  • Wireless control via media remotes and Bluetooth keyboards
  • Background playback and lock screen disable
Features
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Your time is precious, especially during rehearsals where every minute counts. You need to work on your routine and not worry about the equipment. Step In Time is the music player that was designed with this in mind from the ground up. Easily change the tempo or jump to specific parts of the music. -=[ Features ]=- Easy Speed Control + Change the speed on-the-fly as music is playing + Quickly set the speed to 6 configurable preset values + Use the dial to fine tune the exact speed you're looking for Pins + No more wasting time searching for the right phrase of music + Easily drop a pin by tapping on the scrubber + Just as easily, you can slide a pin up to remove it Easily Import Songs + Quick and simple import of songs from your iPod library + Import mp3 or m4a music from other apps or even mail attachments Wireless Controls + Media remotes and presentation remotes can be used to wireless pause/play the music. + Bluetooth keyboards can also control the speed remotely Additional Conveniences + This app has been Superpowered + Plays music in the background + Automatically disables lock screen while music is playing + Convenient volume and AirPlay controls to wirelessly send the music to an Apple TV or Bluetooth device The free version is fully useable for any length of song, but limits you to one song in your library at a time. More songs and advanced features are available through In-App Purchases. Additional features available with In-App Purchase include: - Export songs to M4A with arbitrary speed - Quickly disable the lock screen - Easily force the screen to stay up-side-down or right-side-up - Any purchase will disable all advertising - An even more convenient way to add or edit pins - Choose from 5 different pin colors Notes: - This app only supports DRM-free music. Some older music (ie. music you purchased before ~2009) may not work. - Upside-down operation is not availble on iPhone X (this is an Apple restriction) Requires iOS 17.2 and above Please let me know how well Step In Time works for you by emailing: danny@sungheroes.com

About

DropSpin Metronome

A versatile metronome app designed for musicians, offering advanced features like custom count-ins, speed adjustments from 10% to 1000%, and loopable segments. It integrates with a suite of rehearsal products for comprehensive practice sessions.

Highlights
  • Customizable count-ins
  • Speed control (10%-1000%)
  • Loopable segments
  • "Last Time" auto-stop
  • MIDI playback
  • In-depth rehearsal analytics
Features
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DropSpin can be used as a standalone metronome or as a partner to our full suite of rehearsal products including bluetooth modules, score-reading software, rehearsal analytics tools, and much more. In depth rehearsal analytics Custom count-ins Rehearse from 10%-1000% speed "Last Time" auto-stop Halftime and other custom behaviors Loopable segments MIDI playback

Screenshots

Step In Time4 screens
DropSpin Metronome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DropSpin Metronome at 4.8 against Step In Time's 4.3. DropSpin Metronome also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (82% vs 72%). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Step In Time sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. DropSpin Metronome asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DropSpin Metronome holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 66 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Step In Time's written reviews are positive against 82% of DropSpin Metronome's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Step In Time versus DropSpin Metronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStep In TimeDropSpin Metronome
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (20 ratings)4.8 (66 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2066 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanny SungAlex Crowley

Customer experience

Step In Time

All ratings20 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.8%

DropSpin Metronome

All ratings66 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Step In Time

One-time3
  • 3 Song Slots$0.99
  • Dancer's Bundle$3.99
  • Choreographer's Bundle$9.99
None

DropSpin Metronome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Step In Time free?
Step In Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DropSpin Metronome free?
DropSpin Metronome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Step In Time or DropSpin Metronome?
DropSpin Metronome is rated higher. Step In Time averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while DropSpin Metronome averages 4.8 from 66 ratings.
Do Step In Time or DropSpin Metronome have ads?
Neither Step In Time nor DropSpin Metronome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Step In Time or DropSpin Metronome?
Step In Time ships an update every 2 months, and DropSpin Metronome every 2 months. Most recently, Step In Time was updated on November 1, 2026 and DropSpin Metronome on November 3, 2026.

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