Comparison

MetroGnome Pro vs Roland Cloud Connect

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

Head to head
About

MetroGnome Pro

This app transforms music practice for children into an engaging experience with a friendly animated character and visual cues. It offers professional-grade accuracy with adjustable tempos and customizable beats, making rhythm practice fun and effective for young musicians.

Highlights
  • Animated gnome and dancing bees for visual engagement
  • Adjustable tempo with traditional Italian markings
  • Customizable beats per minute and measures
  • Visual, silent, and full practice modes
  • Crystal-clear sound with measure bell
  • Distraction-free interface with one-tap controls
Features
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Is Music Practice Becoming a Daily Battle? Every parent knows the struggle: your child sits down to practice, loses the rhythm, gets frustrated, and suddenly "just 10 more minutes" feels impossible. Traditional metronomes are boring, intimidating mechanical devices that make practice feel like punishment rather than play. There's a better way! Meet MetroGnome: Where Rhythm Meets Imagination MetroGnome isn't just another metronome app—it's your child's new practice companion. With our friendly animated gnome and dancing bees, we've transformed the world's most essential music tool into an engaging, visual experience that children actually want to use. Watch the magic happen: * Our charming gnome moves perfectly in time with every beat * Playful bees land on his nose with each measure, making bars visible and fun * Visual + audio learning keeps kids focused and engaged * Professional-grade accuracy meets kid-friendly design Why Music Teachers & Parents Choose MetroGnome: Proven Results "Since using MetroGnome in our music school, children actually ask to practice with it!" — Music School Director, Germany Complete Control * Adjustable tempo from Largo to Presto (traditional Italian markings included) * Customize beats per minute and measures * Perfect for piano, guitar, violin, drums, and all instruments Smart Design for Young Learners * Visual mode: Gnome closes his eyes—perfect for developing internal rhythm * Silent mode: Gnome covers his ears—great for quiet practice or rhythm reading * Full mode: Combines sight and sound for maximum learning Crystal-Clear Sound Quality Each beat delivers professional-grade audio with a distinctive measure bell that cuts through any instrument—loud enough to hear over piano or drums! Universal Compatibility Works seamlessly on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Start practice on Mac, continue on iPad—your settings sync automatically. Join 50,000+ Happy Musical Families  * "It's loud enough that I can hear it over the piano. Easy to use too." — Bonk222, USA  * "It's interesting and creative. Love it!" — smithchloe, UK  * "All children love MetroGnome!" — Music School, Germany  * "很好用" (Very useful!) — China Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't: Traditional Tempo Names * Largo, Adagio, Andante, Moderato, Allegro, Presto * Learn proper musical terminology while practicing Distraction-Free Interface * One-tap controls your child can master instantly * No complicated menus or settings to overwhelm Multi-Device Freedom * Practice at home on Mac * Take lessons with iPhone * Silent practice on iPad Educational Design * Bee counter teaches measure structure * Visual beat indicators develop sight-reading skills * Builds independence and confidence Better practice = Faster progress = More confidence = Lasting love of music.  Ready to Transform Practice Time? Buy it now! And Experience the full magic.

About

Roland Cloud Connect

Explore and install a vast library of sounds, expansions, and kits for compatible Roland instruments and V-Drums. This app allows you to manage premium Roland Cloud memberships and enhance your musical creations wirelessly.

Highlights
  • Explore and preview thousands of Roland Cloud tones
  • Install Instrument Expansions on V-Drums
  • Manage Roland Cloud premium memberships
  • Load Style Packs and Drum Kits
  • Wireless connection via WC-1 adapter
  • Install Model Expansions, Sound Packs, and more
Features
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The Roland Cloud Connect app lets you explore tones on your JUPITER-X, JUPITER-Xm, JUNO-X, GAIA 2, GO:KEYS 3, GO:KEYS 3 IN or GO:KEYS 5 using the Roland WC-1 Wireless Adapter. Or you can install Instrument Expansions on the Wi-Fi-equipped V-Drums V71, V51 or V31. The app also lets you subscribe to Roland Cloud's premium memberships and install additional Model Expansions, Sound Packs, Wave Expansions, World Expansions, Instrument Expansions, and Kit Packs to these products. With the Roland Cloud Connect app, you can search, preview, and load tones from the thousands of sounds on Roland Cloud into your JUPITER-X, JUPITER-Xm, JUNO-X, GAIA 2, GO:KEYS 3, GO:KEYS 3 IN, or GO:KEYS 5. You can even browse and load additional Style Packs for the GO:KEYS 3 and 5 models, and Drum Kits for the V-Drums V71, V51 and V31. To use this app, you will need a WC-1 Wireless Adapter with a compatible instrument model (i.e., JUPITER-X, JUPITER-Xm, JUNO-X, GAIA 2, GO:KEYS 3, GO:KEYS 3 IN, or GO:KEYS 5). If you use V-Drums V71, V51 or V31, you do not need a WC-1 as it has built-in Wi-Fi capability. You will also need a registered Roland Account and an internet connection. Applicable models: - JUPITER-X/JUPITER-Xm (Ver.2.00 or later) - JUNO-X (Ver.1.10 or later) - GAIA 2 (Ver.1.10 or later) - GO:KEYS 3/GO:KEYS 5 (Ver.1.04 or later) - GO:KEYS 3 IN (Ver.1.01 or later) - V71 (Ver.1.10 or later) - V51 (Ver.1.02 or later) - V31 (Ver.1.02 or later) * Any communication expenses (packet communication fees, etc.) incurred while using this software will be charged to customers. * This software might not be available depending on your country or region. * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this software are subject to change without prior notice.

Screenshots

MetroGnome Pro4 screens
Roland Cloud Connect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Roland Cloud Connect at Free against MetroGnome Pro's $0.99. Roland Cloud Connect also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). MetroGnome Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On review sentiment, 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

Roland Cloud Connect is free to download; MetroGnome Pro costs $0.99 up front. Roland Cloud Connect sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MetroGnome Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MetroGnome Pro versus Roland Cloud Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetroGnome ProRoland Cloud Connect
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—3.1 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better27.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMax SchleeRoland Corporation

Customer experience

MetroGnome Pro

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Roland Cloud Connect

All ratings14 ratings
Positive35.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral16.7%
Negative55.6%

In-app purchases

None

MetroGnome Pro

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Roland Cloud Connect

Subscriptions6
  • Roland Cloud Core Month$2.991 Month
  • Roland Cloud Pro Month$9.991 Month
  • Roland Cloud Ultimate Month$19.991 Month
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  • Roland Cloud Core Year$29.991 Year
  • Roland Cloud Pro Year$99.991 Year
  • Roland Cloud Ultimate Year$199.991 Year

Questions

Is MetroGnome Pro free?
MetroGnome Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Roland Cloud Connect free?
Roland Cloud Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MetroGnome Pro or Roland Cloud Connect have ads?
Neither MetroGnome Pro nor Roland Cloud Connect shows ads.

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