Metronome Beats vs Yames

MBMetronome Beats9.4Visit Yames9.2Visit

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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Yames #2 in Metronome Apps 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Yames

• Metronome Beats fits best

  Broad, feature-rich practice across platforms

• Yames fits best

  Free desktop practice and coaching

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Side by side

Feature	MBMetronome Beats 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Yames 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.2
Ranking	#1 in Metronome Apps	#2 in Metronome Apps
Best for	Broad, feature-rich practice across platforms	Free desktop practice and coaching
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Web, macOS, iOS, Android	macOS, Windows, Linux
Integrations	3 integrations	2 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Metronome Beats 4/5 · Yames 3/5
Tap tempo	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Subdivision control	✓	✓
Custom time signatures	✓	✓
Polyrhythm support	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Offline mode	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Maximum BPM	900 BPM	Not checked yet
Platform coverage	web, macos, ios, android	macOS, Windows, Linux
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	Free and open source across macOS, Windows, and Linux Adaptive speed drills and local timing feedback Setlists, MIDI control, and backing-band practice
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	Desktop platforms only, with no mobile version listed MIDI support centers on controllers and footswitches Its broad practice tools may exceed basic metronome needs
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 →	Yames is a free, open-source desktop metronome for musicians practicing on macOS, Windows, or Linux. It covers core tempo work with BPM control, a visual beat pulse, subdivision choices from quarter notes through sixteenth notes,… 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

• Yames — where it wins

  • Free and open source across macOS, Windows, and Linux
  • Adaptive speed drills and local timing feedback
  • Setlists, MIDI control, and backing-band practice

  Where it doesn't

  • Desktop platforms only, with no mobile version listed
  • MIDI support centers on controllers and footswitches
  • Its broad practice tools may exceed basic metronome needs

• MBMetronome Beats9.4/10 · Free plan

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

  Try Metronome BeatsFull verdict →
• Yames9.2/10 · Free plan

  A focused, offline practice metronome with drills, coaching, MIDI, and backing bands.

  Visit YamesFull verdict →