Comparison

Smart Metronome & Tuner vs Cello Tuner Basic

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

Head to head
About

Smart Metronome & Tuner

This app provides an accurate and stylish metronome with multiple practice modes, including tempo progression and programmable sequences. It also offers simple tuning tones and is fully accessible via voiceover. Use it for music practice, dancing, exercise, or any activity requiring precise timing.

Highlights
  • Multiple metronome modes (Normal, Repeat, Program)
  • Programmable tempo and time signature changes
  • Incremental tempo increase for difficult passages
  • Realistic pendulum animation and natural sounds
  • Simple tuning tones
  • Full voiceover compatibility
Features
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The "Three Essentials" of music practice, unified on one screen. Metronome, Tuner, and Recorder. We have integrated the three indispensable tools for every musician into one elegant and intuitive interface. No more switching between apps—stay fully focused on your music. - Professional Precision: 1/44,100 sec. Do you have doubts about the accuracy of digital metronomes? Smart Metronome controls timing and sound playback via hardware, not just software. This guarantees an exact pulse, independent of CPU load, with a precision of 1/44,100th of a second. Technically, it is the same as listening to a recorded CD. - Ultra-Realistic Visual Pendulum We have recreated the physical movement of a mechanical metronome. The sound triggers exactly as the pendulum passes through the center, allowing you to "see" the tempo as well as hear it for intuitive synchronization. - Exclusive Features to Maximize Your Efficiency *** 3-in-1 Interface: Everything at Once** Tune your instrument while you play. Record your session instantly and analyze rhythmic errors visually thanks to the "Metronome Guide" overlaid on the audio waveform. *** Repeat Mode: Master Difficult Passages** Ideal for tackling tricky sections. Start at a slow tempo and increase the speed automatically. Set the start and goal tempos and the number of repetitions to build your scales and arpeggios with total focus. *** Program Mode: For Complex Pieces** Freely program changes in time signature, tempo, and bar counts. Perfect for contemporary music or pieces with shifting rhythms (rit. / accel.). Includes rehearsal marks on screen so you always know where you are in the score. *** Continuous Timer & LOG: Practice Management** Manage your routines with the continuous timer. Every minute of your practice is saved in the LOG, allowing you to visualize your progress and consistency over time. - Key Features at a Glance Unified Interface: Metronome, Tuner, and Recording on a single screen. Customization: Set your favorite colors and choose from a wide range of sounds. Drum Machine: High-quality percussion and drum sounds. Setlist: Save and organize tempos for your entire repertoire. Versatility: Excellent for music, but also for gym routines or interval training. Make your daily practice more enjoyable, rigorous, and effective with Smart Metronome!

About

Cello Tuner Basic

Achieve precise cello tuning with this intuitive application. It offers ultra-accuracy, visual guidance, and automatic string identification, making it ideal for musicians of all levels. Advanced features and tuning forks are available through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Ultra-accurate frequency display (Hz)
  • Adjustable A4 temperaments
  • LED tuning indicator
  • Automatic tuned string identification
  • High sensitivity and fast response
  • Tuning fork (IAP)
Features
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Tune your cello instantly with exceptional accuracy! Perfect for beginners, students, orchestra players, and professionals. • Ultra-accurate — displays exact frequency in Hz • A4 temperaments from 392Hz–466Hz • Includes tuning fork & advanced settings (IAP) • High sensitivity and fast response • LED tuning indicator for intuitive visual guidance • Tuned string lights up automatically • Universal app for iPhone & iPad Please allow microphone access under: Settings > Privacy > Microphone. Questions or ideas? feedback@daikyoujulabs.com

Screenshots

Smart Metronome & Tuner4 screens
Cello Tuner Basic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart Metronome & Tuner at 78% against Cello Tuner Basic's 36%. Smart Metronome & Tuner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). 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. Cello Tuner Basic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Smart Metronome & Tuner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Metronome & Tuner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Metronome & Tuner has 60K ratings behind it against 215, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Smart Metronome & Tuner's written reviews are positive against 36% of Cello Tuner Basic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Metronome & Tuner ships an update every 10 days, Cello Tuner Basic every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Smart Metronome & Tuner versus Cello Tuner Basic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Metronome & TunerCello Tuner Basic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (60K ratings) — better4.3 (215 ratings)
Positive reviews78.4% of reviews — better35.7% of reviews
Number of ratings60K — better215
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#45 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomohiro IharaPedro Daniel Macalupu Cumpen

Customer experience

Smart Metronome & Tuner

All ratings59,929 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews1,072 reviews
Positive78.4%
Neutral6.5%
Negative15.1%

Cello Tuner Basic

All ratings215 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral4.7%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative57.1%

Bugs and requests

Smart Metronome & Tuner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Accent to first beat feature not working
  • Metronome stops working randomly
  • Tuner shows incorrect note at times

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to save custom metronome settings
  • Improve accessibility features like VoiceOver support
  • Implement a 'Reject All' option for privacy settings
  • Add more metronome sound options
  • Integrate a recording feature

Cello Tuner Basic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Smart Metronome & Tuner

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Cello Tuner Basic

One-time5
  • Remove ads$3.99
  • A4 Calibrations 392Hz to 466Hz$3.99
  • Settings$3.99
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  • Tuning Fork$3.99
  • Metronome$3.99

Questions

Is Smart Metronome & Tuner free?
Smart Metronome & Tuner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cello Tuner Basic free?
Cello Tuner Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart Metronome & Tuner or Cello Tuner Basic?
Smart Metronome & Tuner is rated higher. Smart Metronome & Tuner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while Cello Tuner Basic averages 4.3 from 215 ratings.
Do Smart Metronome & Tuner or Cello Tuner Basic have ads?
Both Smart Metronome & Tuner and Cello Tuner Basic show ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Metronome & Tuner or Cello Tuner Basic?
Smart Metronome & Tuner ships an update every 10 days, and Cello Tuner Basic every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smart Metronome & Tuner was updated on September 24, 2026 and Cello Tuner Basic on September 1, 2026.

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