Swift Timer vs Metronome · Sound Flash Pulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swift Timer
This utility app offers a unique dial for quickly setting timers from seconds to hours with a single swipe. It includes a 'start offset' feature, allowing you to set the duration after initially touching the icon, ideal for precise timing. Choose from a variety of alert sounds to suit your needs.
- Swift time setting dial
- Start offset option
- Variety of alert sounds
- Intuitive swipe control
- Precise timing for seconds to hours
Read full descriptionHide full description
Fast and fun timer. Swift time setting dial This timer app features a unique swift time setting dial to rapidly set the duration from seconds to hours in just one swipe round. Start offset option A counter is started when you first touch the Swift Timer icon. You can leisurely set the duration required and touch the counter. It is then as if you started the timer when you touched the Swift Time icon. This is great for when every second counts such as timing an egg! There are many great sounds to choose from from gentle, like a Tibetan bell, for meditation to a beeping alarm clock for instant attention.
Metronome · Sound Flash Pulse
This utility app provides a beat and flash maker for counting or attracting attention. It allows users to set the beats per minute and use either sound or the device's flashlight as an indicator.
- Beat maker
- Flashlight indicator
- Adjustable beats per minute
- Sound indicator
- Counting aid
- Attention attractor
Read full descriptionHide full description
Keep perfect tempo with Metronome — the sleek, high-precision rhythm tool designed for musicians, students, and professionals. Whether you play guitar, piano, drums, violin, or practice vocals, Metronome provides ultra-accurate beat synchronization with a beautiful, minimalist UI. Key Features: • Audio Click Mode — Low-latency, crystal-clear sound engine for exact beat tracking. • Flash Mode — Camera torch synchronization for silent practice or loud environments. • Pulse Mode — High-definition haptic vibration beats felt directly on your device. • Intuitive Control — Smooth BPM dial and quick slider bar for seamless tempo adjustments. • Universal Design — Optimized responsive layout for both iPhone and iPad screens. • Clean Neumorphic Interface — Distraction-free design focused purely on your music. Elevate your musical timing and practice sessions today with Metronome!
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metronome · Sound Flash Pulse at none against Swift Timer's 1. Swift Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Swift Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Metronome · Sound Flash Pulse asks for nothing beyond the download.
Swift Timer ships an update every 13 months, Metronome · Sound Flash Pulse every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swift Timer | Metronome · Sound Flash Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months — better | Every 22 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Doodlearth Ltd. | Oleksandr Chashchin |
Customer experience
Swift Timer
Metronome · Sound Flash Pulse
In-app purchases
Swift Timer
- Remove adverts.$0.99
Metronome · Sound Flash Pulse
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Swift Timer free?
Is Metronome · Sound Flash Pulse free?
Do Swift Timer or Metronome · Sound Flash Pulse have ads?
Which is updated more often, Swift Timer or Metronome · Sound Flash Pulse?
Other comparisons















