The Metronome by Soundbrenner vs MetroGnome

The Metronome by Soundbrenner8.9Visit MetroGnome8.6Visit

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

• The Metronome by Soundbrenner fits best

  Connected practice and wearable users

• MetroGnome fits best

  Detailed iOS rhythm programming

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Side by side

Feature	The Metronome by Soundbrenner 8.9/10 Visit ↗	MetroGnome 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.6
Ranking	#5 in Metronome Apps	#8 in Metronome Apps
Best for	Connected practice and wearable users	Detailed iOS rhythm programming
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	iOS, Android, macOS	iOS
Support	Email, Docs	Email
Built for	Solo	Solo, Small business
Features The Metronome by Soundbrenner 3/5 · MetroGnome 4/5
Tap tempo	✓	✓
Subdivision control	✓	✓
Custom time signatures	✓	✓
Polyrhythm support	—	Not checked yet
Offline mode	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Maximum BPM	400 BPM (best)	300 BPM
Platform coverage	iOS, Android, macOS	ios
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	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with rests, tuplets and repeats Custom meters, mixed signatures, tempo curves and rubato Tuner includes 60 tunings and historical reference pitches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	No dedicated polyrhythm function Paid-tier features require Soundbrenner Plus Wearable connectivity centers on Soundbrenner devices	Available only for iOS devices The free plan is advertising-supported Ad removal requires a separate one-time purchase
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 →	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

• 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

• 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

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

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

  Visit SoundbrennerFull verdict →
• MetroGnome8.6/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit MetroGnomeFull verdict →