# NoirPlus vs Programmable Metronome

The clearest difference is price: NoirPlus at Free against Programmable Metronome's $1.99. Programmable Metronome's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

NoirPlus is free to download; Programmable Metronome costs $1.99 up front. NoirPlus sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Programmable Metronome asks for nothing beyond the download.

NoirPlus ships an update every 19 months, Programmable Metronome every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoirPlus | Programmable Metronome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noirplus/id894610093/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UNMUTEDCO, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468027257) | [Jake Robbins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894979093) |

## What reviewers say

### NoirPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noirplus/id894610093)

Stream premium Black entertainment and culture with original shows, live TV, news, and curated podcasts. Enjoy personalized recommendations and multiple device streaming. Cloud DVR and offline downloads are available.

**Highlights:** Original Black programming channels, Exclusive NoirPlus shows and documentaries, Breaking news from NoirPlus News, Curated podcasts from Black creators, Multiple device streaming, Cloud DVR and offline downloads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BossFM Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| NoirPlus Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| BossFM Student | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| NoirPlus Student | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| NoirPlus Partner | $99.00 | per year |


### Programmable Metronome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/programmable-metronome/id6762716439)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoirPlus free?

NoirPlus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Programmable Metronome free?

Programmable Metronome costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do NoirPlus or Programmable Metronome have ads?

NoirPlus shows ads; Programmable Metronome does not.

### Which is updated more often, NoirPlus or Programmable Metronome?

NoirPlus ships an update every 19 months, and Programmable Metronome every 2 months. Most recently, NoirPlus was updated on September 24, 2026 and Programmable Metronome on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*