Skip to content
SPECIFICTION
Get listed

True Metronome

truemetronome.app

Free plan WebmacOSiOSAndroid
Visit truemetronome.app
Spec score 8.6 #4 of 26 in Metronome Apps

What it is

True Metronome is a metronome app for musicians, with a pendulum display, Italian tempo markings, and natural reverb sound. It supports tempos from 20 to 400 BPM, custom time signatures, and subdivision control. Its frame-accurate audio engine is designed for precise timing, while practice tracking displays daily, weekly, and monthly progress. Beat Detection uses a microphone to identify tempo from an audio source in real time. The maker says this processing happens on the device and audio is never recorded, stored, or transmitted. The web version works in modern browsers without a download and includes tap tempo and pendulum animation. The free version requires no account and has no ads during practice, but free users can use Tap Tempo up to five times per day. Free includes two skins and one bell accent. True Metronome Pro costs 9.99 USD once and adds unlimited Tap Tempo, a Tempo Trainer, live tempo detection, presets, more subdivision patterns, and other features. A special skin costs 0.99 USD once. The app is available on Android, iOS, macOS, and web.

Spec sheet

What it does
True Metronome is a metronome for musicians with tempo control, pendulum animation, Italian markings and recorded mechanical-metronome sounds.Read 15 Oct 2026 · truemetronome.app
Product
True Metronome is a free metronome app for musicians with a physics-based pendulum, Italian tempo markings and natural reverb sound.Read 1 Oct 2026 · truemetronome.app
Ads and accounts
The teacher page says there are no ads during practice, and the free version requires no account.Read 1 Oct 2026 · truemetronome.app
Android data safety
Google Play reports that the app may share location and app-activity data, encrypts data in transit and says data cannot be deleted.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Android implementation
The Android listing describes a low-latency C++ audio engine, background playback and a home-screen widget.Read 15 Oct 2026 · truemetronome.app
Apple integrations
The Apple version includes Apple Watch control, Siri commands, widgets, Live Activities and Dynamic Island support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Beat detection
Pro uses the device microphone to estimate playing or recording tempo in real time.Read 15 Oct 2026 · truemetronome.app
Browser access
The web version requires no download and works in modern browsers with sample-accurate timing, tap tempo and pendulum animation.Read 1 Oct 2026 · truemetronome.app
Data collection
The app collects limited pseudonymous analytics and does not sell personal information.Read 1 Oct 2026 · truemetronome.app
Data sharing limits
The maker says it does not require an account, sell personal information, collect precise GPS location or use website cookies.Read 15 Oct 2026 · truemetronome.app
Developer identity
Google Play identifies the developer as Mikhail Motyzhenkov and lists a Sacramento, California address.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Embeddable widget
The online page says its metronome can be embedded in a teaching or blog page with one line of code and configurable theme and accent color.Read 15 Oct 2026 · truemetronome.app
History
The maker says musicians have used True Metronome since 2012.Read 15 Oct 2026 · truemetronome.app
Independent Android footprint
AppBrain lists the Android app as free, without ads, with over 12 thousand total downloads in its April 2026 snapshot.Read 15 Oct 2026 · appbrain.com
Licence and self-hosting
The reviewed product and documentation pages provide no open-source licence, public SDK, public API or self-hosting option.Read 15 Oct 2026 · truemetronome.app
Limit: advertising complaints
MWM summarizes complaints about occasional intrusive ads in the older Lite version.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mwm.ai
Limit: locked features
MWM reviewers complain that the Lite version caps tempo at 160 BPM and locks some controls behind payment.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mwm.ai
Limit: sensitive controls
Reviewers on MWM describe the tempo slider and drag-to-start control as oversensitive, making it easy to change BPM accidentally.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mwm.ai
Microphone privacy
Beat-detection audio is processed on the device and is not recorded, stored or transmitted.Read 15 Oct 2026 · truemetronome.app
Natural sound
Clicks are recordings of real mechanical metronomes with small natural variations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · truemetronome.app
Payments
In-app purchase transactions are handled entirely by Apple App Store or Google Play, and True Metronome does not access payment information.Read 1 Oct 2026 · truemetronome.app
Pendulum
The visual pendulum uses physics-based nonlinear motion intended to resemble a mechanical metronome.Read 15 Oct 2026 · truemetronome.app
Practice tracking
Practice time is summarized with daily, weekly and monthly statistics, and rankings can compare practice internationally.Read 15 Oct 2026 · truemetronome.app
Praise: simplicity
MWM reports repeated praise for the simple interface and classic metronome design.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mwm.ai
Praise: sound
MWM’s review analysis says realistic acoustic sound is the most-mentioned positive theme, appearing in 25 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mwm.ai
Presets
The app can save and reload BPM, time-signature and subdivision configurations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · truemetronome.app
Privacy collection
The privacy policy says pseudonymous analytics include an identifier, app and device details, session information and feature events, with raw events retained up to 90 days.Read 15 Oct 2026 · truemetronome.app
Rating on Apple App Store
4.6 out of 5 from 230 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Google Play
4.6 out of 5 from 311 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on MWM
3.3 out of 5 from 256 reviews for True Metronome LiteRead 15 Oct 2026 · mwm.ai
Recent update
Google Play shows the Android app updated on October 9, 2026.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Subdivisions
Pro provides 11 rhythm patterns including triplets, sixteenths and swing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
System requirements
The App Store listing reports 21.9 MB size and compatibility with iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch; a regional listing specifies iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS 14 and watchOS 10.6 minimums.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Tap tempo
Tap Tempo lets users tap along with music to set BPM, with five free detections per day and unlimited use in Pro.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Tap Tempo limit
Free users get up to five Tap Tempo uses per day, while Pro removes the daily limit.Read 1 Oct 2026 · truemetronome.app
Teacher audience
The maker positions True Metronome for classical musicians, music teachers and their students.Read 1 Oct 2026 · truemetronome.app
Tempo range
The app supports tempos from 20 to 400 BPM.Read 15 Oct 2026 · truemetronome.app
Tempo Trainer
Pro can increase BPM automatically over a chosen number of measures.Read 15 Oct 2026 · truemetronome.app
Time signatures
Users can set accent cycles and time signatures from 1 through 13 beats per measure.Read 15 Oct 2026 · truemetronome.app
Timing engine
The maker says its audio engine is frame-accurate and designed to avoid timing drift.Read 15 Oct 2026 · truemetronome.app
Web version
A browser metronome runs without download and offers tap tempo, pendulum animation and sample-level beat scheduling.Read 15 Oct 2026 · truemetronome.app

Plans and prices

Free Free 20–400 BPM · all backgrounds · 2 skins · all time signatures · 1 bell accent · background playback Read 1 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Free Free 20–400 BPM · all time signatures · accent bell · 2 skins · background playback · 5 tap-tempo detections daily Read 15 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Special Skin $0.99, paid once in-app purchase One special skin Read 1 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
True Metronome Pro $9.99, paid once one-time purchase 11 subdivision patterns · Tempo Trainer · live tempo detection · unlimited Tap Tempo · presets · Flash on Beat · all skins · all bell accents · Siri · Apple Watch · widgets · Live Activities Read 1 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
True Metronome Pro $9.99, paid once one-time purchase 11 subdivision patterns · Tempo Trainer · live beat detection · unlimited presets and tap tempo · Flash on Beat · Apple Watch · Siri · widgets · Live Activities Read 15 Oct 2026 · reddit.com

Every True Metronome plan and price →

Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports 20 to 400 BPM.
  • Tracks daily, weekly, and monthly practice progress.
  • Beat Detection processes audio on the device.
  • Web version requires no download.
  • Free version requires no account.

Limits

  • Free Tap Tempo use is limited to five times daily.
  • Free version includes two skins and one bell accent.
  • Pro costs 9.99 USD as a one-time purchase.

Who it suits

It suits musicians who want a metronome with tempo detection and practice tracking, including classical musicians, teachers, and students. The browser version may suit people who want access without downloading the app.

True Metronome in depth

Read the full write-up

True Metronome is a metronome app for musicians who want tempo controls alongside a record of their practice. It is best suited to classical musicians, teachers and students, and its free plan covers core use without an account; frequent tappers and players who need advanced practice tools may need Pro.

Overview

A pendulum animation, Italian tempo markings and natural reverb give True Metronome familiar visual and audio cues. It spans 20–400 BPM, with custom time signatures and subdivision control, while its frame-accurate audio engine is designed for steady timing. That breadth suits varied practice, though the free plan's daily Tap Tempo cap can interrupt a workflow built around repeated tempo checks.

Practice tracking organizes progress by day, week and month, making the app more useful for players maintaining a routine than a simple beat generator. Beat Detection uses the microphone to identify tempo from an audio source in real time. Microphone audio is processed on-device and is not recorded, stored or transmitted. The app collects limited pseudonymous analytics and does not sell personal information.

Key features

Tempo and meter: Set tempos from 20 to 400 BPM, tap to find a tempo, adjust subdivisions and use custom time signatures. Free users get up to five Tap Tempo uses per day; Pro removes that limit.

Practice tracking: Daily, weekly and monthly views make progress visible over time, a useful addition for students and teachers following a regular practice routine.

Beat Detection: The microphone-based tool detects tempo from audio in real time. On-device processing keeps that audio from being recorded, stored or transmitted.

Browser practice: The web version needs no download and works in modern browsers, with sample-accurate timing, tap tempo and a pendulum animation.

Practice environment: The teacher page says there are no ads during practice, and the free version requires no account.

Pricing

The free plan costs nothing and includes the 20–400 BPM range, all backgrounds, two skins, all time signatures, one bell accent and background playback. It is a substantial starting point for standard metronome practice, but the five-per-day Tap Tempo allowance is a meaningful constraint for players who use it often.

The Special Skin costs $0.99, paid once as an in-app purchase and buys one special skin. It is a cosmetic option rather than a route to additional practice tools.

True Metronome Pro costs $9.99, paid once as a one-time in-app purchase. It adds 11 subdivision patterns, Tempo Trainer, live tempo detection, unlimited Tap Tempo, presets, Flash on Beat, all skins and bell accents, plus Siri, Apple Watch, widgets and Live Activities. This is the sensible choice for regular users who need those tools or want unrestricted tapping; occasional users can stay on Free. Apple App Store or Google Play handles in-app purchase transactions, and True Metronome does not access payment information.

Platforms

True Metronome runs on Android, iOS, macOS and the web. Browser access is useful for a quick session without a download, while the mobile and Mac apps cover practice across those platforms.

Who it's for

Classical musicians, music teachers and students are the clearest fit: the app combines conventional tempo and meter controls with a pendulum, progress tracking and beat detection. It also works for anyone who wants a broad tempo range and a no-account free plan. Those who rely on frequent Tap Tempo use or need Pro-only practice features should budget for the one-time purchase; users seeking only basic beats may not need the added tracking and detection.

Pros and cons

Pro: The 20–400 BPM range, custom time signatures and subdivision control support varied practice rather than only straight beats.

Pro: Practice history and real-time Beat Detection add useful tools for monitoring routine and finding tempo from audio.

Pro: Free use requires no account, and the teacher page says practice is ad-free.

Con: Free Tap Tempo stops at five uses per day, so players who regularly find tempos by tapping may find the free plan restrictive.

Con: The more extensive pattern, training, detection and Apple-device integrations are reserved for Pro.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, browse Metronome Apps.

Bounce Metronome Pro is a freemium option for Linux, macOS and Windows users.

Metronome Beats covers Android, iOS, macOS and web; its free app contains ads and in-app purchases, while its iOS Pro purchase costs $8.99 as a one-time purchase.

Easy Metronome is a free-to-download choice on Android, iOS, macOS and Windows, with optional sound-pack purchases.

MagicBPM has a free core app across Android, iOS, macOS and web; its iPhone and Android apps show ads, while its Mac app is ad-free.

PolyMetronome offers Simple Mode free on Android, iOS and web, with Pro adding Poly, Alphabet and Score modes, a practice log, advanced settings and full web access.

The Metronome by Soundbrenner offers its core app features free on Android, iOS and macOS.

Yames is a free-forever, offline option for Linux, macOS and Windows that requires no account.

Pro Metronome is an Android and iOS option with an ad-free basic version, a $0.99 a month plan, a $3.99 as a one-time purchase Pro version and an annual plan.

Verdict

True Metronome is a strong fit for classical players, teachers and students who want a full-range metronome with practice tracking and tempo detection, without paying to start. Its main reason to choose Pro is the one-time 9.99 USD purchase for unlimited Tap Tempo and a deeper set of practice tools; look elsewhere if you need a platform it does not support or if the free daily tapping cap is a deal-breaker.

Verdict

True Metronome pairs standard tempo and time-signature controls with practice tracking and microphone-based beat detection. Consider the daily Tap Tempo limit and which Pro features you need before choosing a plan.

Where Specifiction places it

Alternatives to True MetronomeAll alternatives →