Desktop Metronome vs Easy Metronome
Desktop Metronome
desktopmetronome.com
Easy Metronome
easymetronome.appSide by side
| Figure | Desktop Metronome | Easy Metronome |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Spec score · Metronome Apps | 8.0 (#8) | 9.2 (#2) |
| Purpose | Desktop Metronome is compact software for producing and displaying accurate tempos for musical practice. | Easy Metronome provides a steady beat for music practice, lessons, and live performance. |
| Support | The support page invites questions and suggestions by email and says the maker will answer as soon as possible. | Google Play lists support at [email protected]. |
| Tempo | Its tempo range is 40–320 bpm, with stated precision of ±0.05%. | Tempo can be set from 1 to 999 BPM, entered as a whole number or decimal, or set by tapping along. |
Plans
Easy Metronome
- FreeFree
- Free appFree
- Drums & percussion pack$1.49, paid once
- Instrument pack$1.49, paid once
- Meditation pack$1.49, paid once
- Pro version$1.99, paid once
In their own words
Desktop Metronome
Desktop Metronome has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Easy Metronome
Easy Metronome provides a steady beat for music practice, lessons, and live performance. Tempo ranges from 1 to 999 BPM and can be entered as a whole number or decimal, or set by tapping along. Beat controls allow 1–16 beats per bar, 12 time signature presets, subdivisions, and adjustable emphasis for each beat. Included sounds are digital, drum, metronome, sine, and wooden block; additional sound packs are optional in-app purchases.
The practice timer can run for up to 9 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. Visual options include up to 12 light and dark themes, with wallpaper-colour matching on Android 13 and later. The app is listed for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows. The maker also lists support for phones, tablets, Chromebooks, Mac, Wear OS, and Apple Watch, plus tiles, widgets, and shortcuts. Playback can start via Bluetooth or ignore Bluetooth start requests. The maker says no account or sign-up is required and there are no interrupting ads. Easy Metronome was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Quebec, Canada.