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Head-to-head · Metronome Apps

PolyMetronome vs MetroGnome

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score PolyMetronome #3 in Metronome Apps 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit PolyMetronome
MetroGnome #8 in Metronome Apps 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit MetroGnome

PolyMetronome leads on 0 checks, MetroGnome on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePolyMetronome · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth

PolyMetronome scores higher on our rubric for metronome apps: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

PolyMetronome is the better fit for polyrhythm and structured practice. MetroGnome is the better fit for detailed iOS rhythm programming.

  • PolyMetronome fits best

    Polyrhythm and structured practice

  • MetroGnome fits best

    Detailed iOS rhythm programming

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Side by side

Feature PolyMetronome 9.1/10 Visit ↗ MetroGnome 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.6
Ranking #3 in Metronome Apps #8 in Metronome Apps
Best for Polyrhythm and structured practice 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, iOS, Android iOS
Support Email Email
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features PolyMetronome 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 web, android, ios ios
Our review
Pros
  • Two independent metronomes support polyrhythm practice.
  • Score Mode combines tempo, sections and repeat controls.
  • Free Simple Mode plus practice logs and cloud synchronization in Pro.
  • 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  • Tuner includes 60 tunings and historical reference pitches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
  • Advanced modes and practice tools require a Pro subscription.
  • The iOS native app is marked as coming soon.
  • Its specialized workflow may exceed basic metronome needs.
  • Available only for iOS devices
  • The free plan is advertising-supported
  • Ad removal requires a separate one-time purchase
Our verdict

PolyMetronome is a metronome app for drummers and other musicians working on complex timing. Its Simple, Poly, Alphabet and Score modes cover straightforward timing, independent polyrhythms, subdivision practice and custom rhythmic…

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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…

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  1. PolyMetronomeMetronome Apps 9.1Free plan
  2. MetroGnomeMetronome Apps 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • PolyMetronome — where it wins

    • Two independent metronomes support polyrhythm practice.
    • Score Mode combines tempo, sections and repeat controls.
    • Free Simple Mode plus practice logs and cloud synchronization in Pro.

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced modes and practice tools require a Pro subscription.
    • The iOS native app is marked as coming soon.
    • Its specialized workflow may exceed basic metronome needs.

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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