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Head-to-head · Metronome Apps

The Metronome by Soundbrenner vs Metronomics

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score The Metronome by Soundbrenner #5 in Metronome Apps 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Soundbrenner
Metronomics #6 in Metronome Apps 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Metronomics

The Metronome by Soundbrenner leads on 1 check, Metronomics on 2, and 3 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 scoreThe Metronome by Soundbrenner · 8.9/10
  • Free planonly The Metronome by Soundbrenner
  • Most featuresMetronomics · 4 of 5

The Metronome by Soundbrenner scores higher on our rubric for metronome apps: 8.9 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

The Metronome by Soundbrenner offers free plan; Metronomics doesn't. Metronomics leads on maximum bpm: 500 BPM versus 400 BPM. Metronomics offers polyrhythm support; The Metronome by Soundbrenner doesn't.

The Metronome by Soundbrenner is the better fit for connected practice and wearable users. Metronomics is the better fit for advanced layered rhythm practice.

  • The Metronome by Soundbrenner fits best

    Connected practice and wearable users

  • Metronomics fits best

    Advanced layered rhythm practice

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Side by side

Feature The Metronome by Soundbrenner 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Metronomics 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.8
Ranking #5 in Metronome Apps #6 in Metronome Apps
Best for Connected practice and wearable users Advanced layered rhythm practice
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Mobile Desktop, Mobile
Platforms iOS, Android, macOS macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 4 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo Solo, Small business
Features The Metronome by Soundbrenner 3/5 · Metronomics 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 500 BPM (best)
Platform coverage iOS, Android, macOS iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Android
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
  • 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.
Cons
  • No dedicated polyrhythm function
  • Paid-tier features require Soundbrenner Plus
  • Wearable connectivity centers on Soundbrenner devices
  • There is no free plan.
  • Some Pro features are limited to Apple platforms.
  • The Pro subscription price is not displayed in the published details.
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…

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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…

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  1. The Metronome by SoundbrennerMetronome Apps 8.9Free plan
  2. MetronomicsMetronome Apps 8.8Paid

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

  • 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.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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