The Metronome by Soundbrenner vs Bounce Metronome Pro

The Metronome by Soundbrenner8.9Visit Bounce Metronome Pro8.7Visit

Higher score The Metronome by Soundbrenner #5 in Metronome Apps 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Soundbrenner

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Bounce Metronome Pro #7 in Metronome Apps 8.7/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Bounce

• The Metronome by Soundbrenner fits best

  Connected practice and wearable users

• Bounce Metronome Pro fits best

  Complex meters on desktop

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Side by side

Feature	The Metronome by Soundbrenner 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Bounce Metronome Pro 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.7
Ranking	#5 in Metronome Apps	#7 in Metronome Apps
Best for	Connected practice and wearable users	Complex meters on desktop
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	$29.99 one-time
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	iOS, Android, macOS	Windows, Linux
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo	Solo, Small business
Features The Metronome by Soundbrenner 3/5 · Bounce Metronome Pro 4/5
Tap tempo	✓	✓
Subdivision control	✓	✓
Custom time signatures	✓	✓
Polyrhythm support	—	✓ (best)
Offline mode	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Maximum BPM	400 BPM	Not checked yet
Platform coverage	iOS, Android, macOS	Windows, Linux
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes core metronome and practice features Practice goals, streaks, reminders, and session history Supports Ableton Link, MIDI, and Soundbrenner wearables	Supports arbitrary time signatures and unlimited subdivisions Combines polyrhythms, polymeters, and automatic tempo changes Adds visual patterns, speed drills, sound options, and MIDI output
Cons	No dedicated polyrhythm function Paid-tier features require Soundbrenner Plus Wearable connectivity centers on Soundbrenner devices	Focused on Windows and Linux through Wine The feature set may be excessive for basic click-track needs The download is dated 2019
Our verdict	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… Read the review →	Bounce Metronome Pro is a desktop metronome for musicians who need detailed control over rhythm, meter, subdivision, and tempo. It supports arbitrary time signatures, including odd meters, along with swing, additive rhythms, drum… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• Bounce Metronome Pro — where it wins

  • Supports arbitrary time signatures and unlimited subdivisions
  • Combines polyrhythms, polymeters, and automatic tempo changes
  • Adds visual patterns, speed drills, sound options, and MIDI output

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on Windows and Linux through Wine
  • The feature set may be excessive for basic click-track needs
  • The download is dated 2019

• The Metronome by Soundbrenner8.9/10 · Free plan

  A free, connected practice app with tracking, MIDI, and wearable support.

  Visit SoundbrennerFull verdict →
• Bounce Metronome Pro8.7/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A deep Windows and Linux metronome for odd meters, polyrhythms, drills, and MIDI.

  Visit BounceFull verdict →