Bounce Metronome Pro vs MetroGnome

Bounce Metronome Pro8.7Visit MetroGnome8.6Visit

Higher score Bounce Metronome Pro #7 in Metronome Apps 8.7/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Bounce

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MetroGnome #8 in Metronome Apps 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit MetroGnome

• Bounce Metronome Pro fits best

  Complex meters on desktop

• MetroGnome fits best

  Detailed iOS rhythm programming

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Side by side

Feature	Bounce Metronome Pro 8.7/10 Visit ↗	MetroGnome 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.6
Ranking	#7 in Metronome Apps	#8 in Metronome Apps
Best for	Complex meters on desktop	Detailed iOS rhythm programming
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$29.99 one-time	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Desktop	Mobile
Platforms	Windows, Linux	iOS
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Bounce Metronome Pro 4/5 · MetroGnome 4/5
Tap tempo	✓	✓
Subdivision control	✓	✓
Custom time signatures	✓	✓
Polyrhythm support	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Offline mode	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Maximum BPM	Not checked yet	300 BPM
Platform coverage	Windows, Linux	ios
Our review
Pros	Supports arbitrary time signatures and unlimited subdivisions Combines polyrhythms, polymeters, and automatic tempo changes Adds visual patterns, speed drills, sound options, and MIDI output	Unlimited rhythm-pattern measures with rests, tuplets and repeats Custom meters, mixed signatures, tempo curves and rubato Tuner includes 60 tunings and historical reference pitches
Cons	Focused on Windows and Linux through Wine The feature set may be excessive for basic click-track needs The download is dated 2019	Available only for iOS devices The free plan is advertising-supported Ad removal requires a separate one-time purchase
Our verdict	Bounce Metronome Pro is a desktop metronome for musicians who need detailed control over rhythm, meter, subdivision, and tempo. It supports arbitrary time signatures, including odd meters, along with swing, additive rhythms, drum… Read the review →	MetroGnome is a metronome and music-practice app for iPhone and iPad. It combines a metronome, rhythm-pattern editor and instrument tuner in one offline-capable app. Musicians who need more than a basic click track can set tempos from 20… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Bounce Metronome Pro — where it wins

  • Supports arbitrary time signatures and unlimited subdivisions
  • Combines polyrhythms, polymeters, and automatic tempo changes
  • Adds visual patterns, speed drills, sound options, and MIDI output

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on Windows and Linux through Wine
  • The feature set may be excessive for basic click-track needs
  • The download is dated 2019

• MetroGnome — where it wins

  • Unlimited rhythm-pattern measures with rests, tuplets and repeats
  • Custom meters, mixed signatures, tempo curves and rubato
  • Tuner includes 60 tunings and historical reference pitches

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only for iOS devices
  • The free plan is advertising-supported
  • Ad removal requires a separate one-time purchase

• Bounce Metronome Pro8.7/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A deep Windows and Linux metronome for odd meters, polyrhythms, drills, and MIDI.

  Visit BounceFull verdict →
• MetroGnome8.6/10 · Free plan

  MetroGnome suits iOS musicians who need deep rhythm programming without a subscription.

  Visit MetroGnomeFull verdict →