Metronomics vs MetroGnome

Metronomics8.8Visit MetroGnome8.6Visit

Higher score Metronomics #6 in Metronome Apps 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Metronomics

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

• Metronomics fits best

  Advanced layered rhythm practice

• MetroGnome fits best

  Detailed iOS rhythm programming

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Side by side

Feature	Metronomics 8.8/10 Visit ↗	MetroGnome 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
Ranking	#6 in Metronome Apps	#8 in Metronome Apps
Best for	Advanced layered rhythm practice	Detailed iOS rhythm programming
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	macOS, iOS, Android	iOS
Support	Email, Docs	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Metronomics 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	500 BPM (best)	300 BPM
Platform coverage	iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Android	ios
Our review
Pros	Independent layers support probability, volume, sequencing, and custom ratios. Silent bars, gradual tempo changes, and playlists support structured practice. MIDI, Ableton Link, iCloud sync, and export extend its workflow.	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with rests, tuplets and repeats Custom meters, mixed signatures, tempo curves and rubato Tuner includes 60 tunings and historical reference pitches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	There is no free plan. Some Pro features are limited to Apple platforms. The Pro subscription price is not displayed in the published details.	Available only for iOS devices The free plan is advertising-supported Ad removal requires a separate one-time purchase
Our verdict	Metronomics is a paid metronome app for musicians working on steady pulse, subdivisions, mixed meters, sequenced rhythms, and independence exercises. It is available for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Android, with tempo control from 1–500 BPM and… 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

• Metronomics — where it wins

  • Independent layers support probability, volume, sequencing, and custom ratios.
  • Silent bars, gradual tempo changes, and playlists support structured practice.
  • MIDI, Ableton Link, iCloud sync, and export extend its workflow.

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan.
  • Some Pro features are limited to Apple platforms.
  • The Pro subscription price is not displayed in the published details.

• 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

• Metronomics8.8/10 · Paid

  A paid metronome for layered subdivisions, mixed meters, and advanced practice.

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• MetroGnome8.6/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit MetroGnomeFull verdict →