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Head-to-head · Metronome Apps

Pro Metronome vs The Metronome by Soundbrenner

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Pro Metronome #4 in Metronome Apps 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Pro Metronome
The Metronome by Soundbrenner #5 in Metronome Apps 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Soundbrenner

Pro Metronome leads on 1 check, The Metronome by Soundbrenner on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePro Metronome · 9.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresPro Metronome · 4 of 5

Pro Metronome scores higher on our rubric for metronome apps: 9.0 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

Pro Metronome offers polyrhythm support; The Metronome by Soundbrenner doesn't.

Pro Metronome is the better fit for mobile practice with hardware integrations. The Metronome by Soundbrenner is the better fit for connected practice and wearable users.

  • Pro Metronome fits best

    Mobile practice with hardware integrations

  • The Metronome by Soundbrenner fits best

    Connected practice and wearable users

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Side by side

Feature Pro Metronome 9.0/10 Visit ↗ The Metronome by Soundbrenner 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.9
Ranking #4 in Metronome Apps #5 in Metronome Apps
Best for Mobile practice with hardware integrations Connected practice and wearable users
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Mobile Mobile
Platforms iOS, Android iOS, Android, macOS
Support Email Email, Docs
Integrations 4 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo
Features Pro Metronome 4/5 · The Metronome by Soundbrenner 3/5
Tap tempo ✓ ✓
Subdivision control ✓ ✓
Custom time signatures ✓ ✓
Polyrhythm support ✓ (best) —
Offline mode Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Maximum BPM Not checked yet 400 BPM
Platform coverage ios, android iOS, Android, macOS
Our review
Pros
  • Polyrhythm, subdivisions, and custom time signatures support advanced practice.
  • Programmable practice mode, rhythm training, timers, and playlists add structure.
  • Ableton Link, MIDI pedal control, AirPlay, and Audiobus 3 support integrations.
  • Free plan includes core metronome and practice features
  • Practice goals, streaks, reminders, and session history
  • Supports Ableton Link, MIDI, and Soundbrenner wearables
Cons
  • Advanced features require the Pro Version or paid feature access.
  • The app is limited to iOS and Android mobile platforms.
  • Hardware and ecosystem integrations focus on supported mobile workflows.
  • No dedicated polyrhythm function
  • Paid-tier features require Soundbrenner Plus
  • Wearable connectivity centers on Soundbrenner devices
Our verdict

Pro Metronome is a mobile metronome and rhythm-training app for musicians who practice, perform, or work on timing. It runs on iOS and Android and combines tap tempo, BPM calculation, adjustable time signatures, subdivision patterns,…

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The Metronome by Soundbrenner combines a metronome, practice tracker, chromatic tuner, rhythm tools, setlists, and wearable connectivity in one app. It is designed for musicians practicing, performing, or recording across instruments and…

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  1. Pro MetronomeMetronome Apps 9.0Free plan
  2. The Metronome by SoundbrennerMetronome Apps 8.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Pro Metronome — where it wins

    • Polyrhythm, subdivisions, and custom time signatures support advanced practice.
    • Programmable practice mode, rhythm training, timers, and playlists add structure.
    • Ableton Link, MIDI pedal control, AirPlay, and Audiobus 3 support integrations.

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced features require the Pro Version or paid feature access.
    • The app is limited to iOS and Android mobile platforms.
    • Hardware and ecosystem integrations focus on supported mobile workflows.

  • The Metronome by Soundbrenner — where it wins

    • Free plan includes core metronome and practice features
    • Practice goals, streaks, reminders, and session history
    • Supports Ableton Link, MIDI, and Soundbrenner wearables

    Where it doesn't

    • No dedicated polyrhythm function
    • Paid-tier features require Soundbrenner Plus
    • Wearable connectivity centers on Soundbrenner devices

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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