# Metronome M1 vs Tuner

The clearest difference is rating: Metronome M1 at 4.6 against Tuner's 2.0. Metronome M1 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (612 vs 1). Tuner's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tuner 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 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metronome M1 has 612 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Metronome M1's written reviews are positive against 67% of Tuner's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metronome M1 | Tuner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (612 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-m1/id955014087/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuner/id1336751092/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **612** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **76.3% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bijoy Thangaraj](https://appshunter.io/developer/453056920) | [Heavenbrook Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/451446278) |

## 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


### Tuner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuner/id1336751092)

This music tool helps you tune instruments by detecting sound frequencies and displaying musical notation. It also includes a metronome with adjustable tempo and time signatures, and allows simultaneous use of both features.

**Highlights:** Instrument tuning, Sound frequency detection, Musical notation display, Metronome with tempo control, Multiple time signatures, Simultaneous tuner and metronome use, Standard instrument templates

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tuner Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metronome M1 free?

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

### Is Tuner free?

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

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

Metronome M1 is rated higher. Metronome M1 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 612 ratings, while Tuner averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Metronome M1 or Tuner have ads?

Metronome M1 shows ads; Tuner does not.

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

Metronome M1 ships an update every 3 months, and Tuner every 3 months. Most recently, Metronome M1 was updated on October 22, 2026 and Tuner on October 17, 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.*