Metronome+ vs Pro Metronome

Metronome+ combines a metronome, chromatic tuner, setlist, recorder, and pitch player in one app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The metronome supports customizable accents, tap tempo, and seven custom accent colors. Its tuner and pitch player can run simultaneously with the metronome. Auto loop changes tempo automatically over time. Setlist mode saves favorite settings, while recorder mode lets users record and share practice. The app is free to download, with in-app purchases unlocking modes. The US listing shows Unlock Everything for $9.99 and separate listed purchases for $3.99 each. iPhone and iPad require iOS 15.0 or later and iPadOS 15.0 or later. Mac support requires macOS 12.0 or later and an Apple M1 chip or later. The developer asks users to email bug reports and feature requests. Its privacy disclosure says potentially linked data includes location, identifiers, usage data, and diagnostics; Apple says those practices have not been verified by Apple.

Pro Metronome is an Android and iOS app for music practice and stage performance. It offers 13 metronome tones, adjustable time signatures and accents, and tempo entry by tapping. The maker says its Real-Time Playback technology provides accuracy of ±20μs. A basic tuner is included; Pro adds a tuner with customizable A4 calibration and temperaments. Pro features also include subdivisions, polyrhythms, programmable playlists, a rhythm trainer, and automatic tempo changes in Practice Mode. On iOS, playback can sync between devices via Ableton Link, and Bluetooth or MIDI control pedals are supported. The App Store listing covers iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Apple Watch, with iPhone compatibility requiring iOS 16.0 or later. The free version includes basic metronome features and is ad-free. Listed paid options are $0.99 a month, $3.99, paid once for Pro Version, and $3.99 a year. On Android, flash mode requires a flash-enabled device and camera permission, while vibration requires a phone.