Polytrome vs Tempo by Frozen Ape
Polytrome
polytrome.comTempo by Frozen Ape
frozenape.comSide by side
| Figure | Polytrome | Tempo by Frozen Ape |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · Metronome Apps | 7.2 (#21) | 7.8 (#11) |
| Practice tools | The app includes a timer that stops the metronome when time runs out, and a control to stress a beat. | The iOS app can track practice by bars or elapsed time and stop playback automatically when a limit is reached. |
| Purpose | Polytrome describes itself as a free metronome with advanced features for musicians of all levels. | Tempo is a mobile metronome app described for performing artists, teachers, students, golfers and bodybuilders. |
| Support | The maker invites users to support Polytrome on Ko-fi and says donations help cover server, domain, and email costs. | Google Play lists [email protected] as the Android app support email. |
Plans
Tempo by Frozen Ape
- Tempo Lite for AndroidFree
- Tempo Lite for iOSFree
- Tempo for Android$1.49, paid once
- Tempo for iOS$2.99, paid once
In their own words
Tempo by Frozen Ape
Tempo by Frozen Ape is a metronome app for Android and iOS, with free Lite editions and paid versions. The iOS app supports tempos from 10 to 800 BPM and lists 35 time signatures, six rhythm patterns for simple meters, and three for compound meters. Users can save presets in setlists and share them by email as Tempo files or text; Android setlist files also work with iOS. On iOS, practice tracking can count bars or elapsed time and stop playback when a chosen limit is reached. The listed audio and display options include 14 sound sets, voice counting, vibration, stereo panning, pulsating LEDs, and full-screen display. The app also lists support for external input devices such as AirTurn, iRig BlueBoard, PageFlip Cicada, and headphone remotes. Tempo Lite is free on both platforms, with in-app purchases; the Android Lite edition contains ads. The paid Android app costs $1.49, paid once, and the iOS version costs $2.99, paid once. Both paid editions include in-app purchases.