Bounce Metronome Pro vs Time Guru
Bounce Metronome Pro
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| Figure | Bounce Metronome Pro | Time Guru |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · Metronome Apps | 9.2 (#1) | 7.2 (#23) |
| Compatibility | The current download is for Windows and can run on Linux using Wine; the maker says the older 32-bit Mac beta does not run on macOS High Sierra or later. | The listing requires iPadOS 17.0 or later and supports Macs with macOS 14.0 or later and an Apple M1 chip or later. |
| Privacy | The maker states that downloaded programs collect no usage data, contain no spyware or advertising and connect to the internet only when the user requests actions such as update checks. | Apple’s listing reports the developer indicated that the app does not collect data; Apple says this information has not been verified by Apple. |
| Support | Support is offered by email at [email protected], while the site says its contact form is currently unavailable. | The maker’s Time Guru page links to contact support. |
| What it does | Bounce Metronome Pro is a desktop metronome for practicing complex rhythms, tempo changes and timing precision. | Time Guru is a metronome designed to help musicians internalize the pulse by randomly muting beats and then resuming the click. |
Plans
Bounce Metronome Pro
- Free Beginner’s Bounce MetronomeFree
- Free Beginner’s Bounce MetronomeFree
- Bounce Metronome Lite$9.99, paid once
- Bounce Metronome Pro$29.99, paid once
In their own words
Bounce Metronome Pro
Bounce Metronome Pro is a visual metronome for musicians practicing time, rhythm, and tempo. Its rhythm options include odd time signatures, flexible subdivisions, swing, drum rudiments, polyrhythms, additive rhythms, and rare rhythms. Tempo controls include tap tempo, fractional BPM, gradual changes, silent intervals, speed drills, and automatic switching between tempos and rhythms. Musicians can follow bouncing visuals, conducting patterns, and beat or sub-beat counts, or use silent metronome mode. Pro also includes accents, selectable instruments, chord accompaniment, stereo panning, and MIDI output for VSTi and sound fonts. The maker describes accessibility features for blind, visually impaired, and deaf musicians. The download includes a full-featured 30-day Pro trial that users can start when they choose. After that, animations pause every few seconds and audio times out after a few minutes unless an unlock key is purchased. Pro costs $29.99, paid once for Windows desktop; the current download can run on Linux using Wine.
Time Guru
Time Guru has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.