# Metro Timer vs DECADE powered by BirdieFire

The clearest difference is rating: DECADE powered by BirdieFire at 4.3 against Metro Timer's 1.8. DECADE powered by BirdieFire also leads on ratings volume (188 vs 11) and chart position (#155 vs unranked). Metro Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DECADE powered by BirdieFire sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per 6 months. Metro Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

DECADE powered by BirdieFire holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DECADE powered by BirdieFire has 188 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Metro Timer's written reviews are positive against 64% of DECADE powered by BirdieFire's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metro Timer | DECADE powered by BirdieFire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metro-timer/id962222364/reviews) | **[4.3 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decade-powered-by-birdiefire/id1142356331/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **188** |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | **63.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#155** |
| Size | 5 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [2ka](https://appshunter.io/developer/502827221) | [BirdieFire LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062035946) |

## What reviewers say

### Metro Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metro-timer/id962222364)

This app functions as a metronome timer, allowing users to set custom intervals and repetition counts. It includes a memo feature to log results automatically, with options to edit entries. The timer can be set to run indefinitely.

**Highlights:** Customizable intervals, Set number of repetitions, Gradually shortening intervals, Automatic result logging, Editable memo function, Infinite repetition option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### DECADE powered by BirdieFire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decade-powered-by-birdiefire/id1142356331)

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Learn proven course management strategies used by top golfers to improve your game. Access tour-level insights, statistical profiling, and weekly video content. Optimize your strategy to reduce lost strokes and achieve better results on the course.

**Highlights:** DECADE Strategy access, Tour-level course management, Statistical profiling, Weekly video content, Course strategy optimization, Strokes lost reduction

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DECADE | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| DECADE Foundations | $124.99 | per 6 months |
| DECADE Elite | $229.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Revolutionary course management strategy based on math and statistics
- 📊 Effective stat tracking and strokes gained analysis
- 🎓 Comprehensive educational content with detailed videos
- ⛳ Proven scoring improvements (multiple users report 2-4 stroke reductions)
- 🧠 Mental game and expectation management framework

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
- 📱 Poor mobile responsiveness on iPhone and iPad
- 🎨 Outdated UI/UX design (described as Windows 98-era)
- 🎬 Video playback problems and black screen issues
- ⚙️ Clunky navigation and confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when entering rounds or using driving target tool
- Video player freezes and won't load content
- Yardage books fail to download
- Login screen shows infinite loading wheel
- Tee shot feature red dot misalignment with club selection

**Requested features**

- Unified single app (currently requires three separate apps for coaches)
- Ability to edit or delete entered rounds
- Better video organization and progress tracking
- Support for nine-hole courses
- Improved course database coverage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metro Timer free?

Metro Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DECADE powered by BirdieFire free?

DECADE powered by BirdieFire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Metro Timer or DECADE powered by BirdieFire?

DECADE powered by BirdieFire is rated higher. Metro Timer averages 1.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while DECADE powered by BirdieFire averages 4.3 from 188 ratings.

### Do Metro Timer or DECADE powered by BirdieFire have ads?

Neither Metro Timer nor DECADE powered by BirdieFire shows ads.

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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.*