# Metronome M1 vs iMetronom

The clearest difference is rating: Metronome M1 at 4.6 against iMetronom's 3.7. Metronome M1 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (613 vs 9). iMetronom's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.2 vs 13.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iMetronom sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Metronome M1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Metronome M1 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metronome M1 has 613 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Metronome M1 ships an update every 3 months, iMetronom every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metronome M1 | iMetronom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (613 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-m1/id955014087/reviews)** | [3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imetronom/id1096065678/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **613** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 30 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bijoy Thangaraj](https://appshunter.io/developer/453056920) | [Daniel Mekis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087930323) |

## What reviewers say

### Metronome M1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-m1/id955014087)

This application provides a simple, accurate, and highly customizable metronome for musicians. It offers a wide tempo range, various time signatures, and tap tempo functionality for immediate practice. Haptic feedback is also available to enhance the practice experience.

**Highlights:** Accurate metronome functionality, Wide tempo range (10-300 BPM), Support for various simple and compound time signatures, Tap Tempo feature, Customizable note values for tempo marking, Haptic feedback

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- ⏱️ Accurate timekeeping
- 🎵 Multiple time signatures supported
- 💡 Tap tempo functionality
- 🎨 Visual beat indicator/flasher

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔊 Limited sound quality and variety
- 🎵 All sounds have pitch (unsuitable for some instruments)
- 🎨 Bright colors can be distracting
- 📱 Apple Watch app doesn't work properly

**Reported bugs**

- App slowdown/performance degradation (resolved in recent update)
- Apple Watch app non-functional
- Random ad playback during use
- Ads with sound playing unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Cut time (₵) time signature option
- Non-pitched sound options (woodblock, etc.)
- 5 BPM increment buttons
- Setlist/folder organization for songs
- Maximum tempo limit for acceleration feature


### iMetronom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imetronom/id1096065678)

This music tool offers a simple and intuitive interface for musicians to practice, perform, or compose. Easily set your desired tempo by tapping the screen or using the ClickWheel, and control playback with a single tap. It also features Apple Watch integration for tempo tapping and setting.

**Highlights:** Tap tempo detection, ClickWheel tempo adjustment, Play/stop metronome, Apple Watch tempo control, Simple user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hide banner | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metronome M1 free?

Metronome M1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iMetronom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Metronome M1 or iMetronom?

Metronome M1 is rated higher. Metronome M1 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 613 ratings, while iMetronom averages 3.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do Metronome M1 or iMetronom have ads?

Metronome M1 shows ads; iMetronom does not.

### Which is updated more often, Metronome M1 or iMetronom?

Metronome M1 ships an update every 3 months, and iMetronom every 13 months. Most recently, Metronome M1 was updated on November 5, 2026 and iMetronom on November 2, 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.*