# Metronome M1 vs BounceMeter

The clearest difference is price: Metronome M1 at Free against BounceMeter's $1.99. Metronome M1 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (607 vs 92). BounceMeter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Metronome M1 is free to download; BounceMeter costs $1.99 up front. BounceMeter sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Metronome M1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Metronome M1 against 4.7 for BounceMeter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metronome M1 has 607 ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Metronome M1's written reviews are positive against 94% of BounceMeter's.

Metronome M1 ships an update every 3 months, BounceMeter fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metronome M1 | BounceMeter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (607 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-m1/id955014087/reviews) | **[4.7 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bouncemeter/id1372655869/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **607** | 92 |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bijoy Thangaraj](https://appshunter.io/developer/453056920) | [Dmitrii Klochkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1058553902) |

## 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


### BounceMeter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bouncemeter/id1372655869)

This app provides a highly accurate metronome with a visually intuitive bouncing ball animation. Customize beat sounds and volume to create dynamic rhythms. Sync seamlessly with other devices and applications using Ableton Link.

**Highlights:** Bouncing ball animation, Customizable beat volume and sound, Savable session presets, Tap tempo detection, Ableton Link synchronization, Adjustable tempo and beats per bar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee for Dmitry | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metronome M1 free?

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

### Is BounceMeter free?

BounceMeter costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

BounceMeter is rated higher. Metronome M1 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 607 ratings, while BounceMeter averages 4.7 from 92 ratings.

### Do Metronome M1 or BounceMeter have ads?

Metronome M1 shows ads; BounceMeter does not.

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

Metronome M1 ships an update every 3 months, and BounceMeter fortnightly. Most recently, Metronome M1 was updated on September 29, 2026 and BounceMeter on September 29, 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.*