Metronome Beats vs MetroGnome

MBMetronome Beats9.4Visit MetroGnome8.6Visit

Higher score MB Metronome Beats #1 in Metronome Apps 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Try Metronome Beats

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

• Metronome Beats fits best

  Broad, feature-rich practice across platforms

• MetroGnome fits best

  Detailed iOS rhythm programming

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Side by side

Feature	MBMetronome Beats 9.4/10 Visit ↗	MetroGnome 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.6
Ranking	#1 in Metronome Apps	#8 in Metronome Apps
Best for	Broad, feature-rich practice across platforms	Detailed iOS rhythm programming
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Desktop	Mobile
Platforms	Web, macOS, iOS, Android	iOS
Support	Email, Docs	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Metronome Beats 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	900 BPM (best)	300 BPM
Platform coverage	web, macos, ios, android	ios
Our review
Pros	Tempo control from 1 to 900 BPM with tap tempo Polyrhythm editing, custom signatures, and subdivisions up to 16 clicks Web, macOS, iOS, and Android availability with free functionality	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with rests, tuplets and repeats Custom meters, mixed signatures, tempo curves and rubato Tuner includes 60 tunings and historical reference pitches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	Saved presets, setlists, songs, and live mode require Pro Pricing varies by platform and region Listed integrations focus on Google and Apple account services	Available only for iOS devices The free plan is advertising-supported Ad removal requires a separate one-time purchase
Our verdict	Metronome Beats is a metronome and speed-training app for musicians, music teachers, performers, and anyone practicing controlled timing. Its free plan includes a metronome, tap tempo, speed trainer, and drum machine. Across its web,… 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

• Metronome Beats — where it wins

  • Tempo control from 1 to 900 BPM with tap tempo
  • Polyrhythm editing, custom signatures, and subdivisions up to 16 clicks
  • Web, macOS, iOS, and Android availability with free functionality

  Where it doesn't

  • Saved presets, setlists, songs, and live mode require Pro
  • Pricing varies by platform and region
  • Listed integrations focus on Google and Apple account services

• 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

• MBMetronome Beats9.4/10 · Free plan

  A broad practice app with advanced rhythm tools and coverage across web, macOS, iOS, and Android.

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• MetroGnome8.6/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit MetroGnomeFull verdict →