Yames vs The Metronome by Soundbrenner

Yames9.2Visit The Metronome by Soundbrenner8.9Visit

Higher score Yames #2 in Metronome Apps 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Yames

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

• Yames fits best

  Free desktop practice and coaching

• The Metronome by Soundbrenner fits best

  Connected practice and wearable users

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Side by side

Feature	Yames 9.2/10 Visit ↗	The Metronome by Soundbrenner 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.9
Ranking	#2 in Metronome Apps	#5 in Metronome Apps
Best for	Free desktop practice and coaching	Connected practice and wearable users
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Mobile
Platforms	macOS, Windows, Linux	iOS, Android, macOS
Integrations	2 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo
Features Yames 3/5 · The Metronome by Soundbrenner 3/5
Tap tempo	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Subdivision control	✓	✓
Custom time signatures	✓	✓
Polyrhythm support	Not checked yet	—
Offline mode	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Maximum BPM	Not checked yet	400 BPM
Platform coverage	macOS, Windows, Linux	iOS, Android, macOS
Our review
Pros	Free and open source across macOS, Windows, and Linux Adaptive speed drills and local timing feedback Setlists, MIDI control, and backing-band practice	Free plan includes core metronome and practice features Practice goals, streaks, reminders, and session history Supports Ableton Link, MIDI, and Soundbrenner wearables
Cons	Desktop platforms only, with no mobile version listed MIDI support centers on controllers and footswitches Its broad practice tools may exceed basic metronome needs	No dedicated polyrhythm function Paid-tier features require Soundbrenner Plus Wearable connectivity centers on Soundbrenner devices
Our verdict	Yames is a free, open-source desktop metronome for musicians practicing on macOS, Windows, or Linux. It covers core tempo work with BPM control, a visual beat pulse, subdivision choices from quarter notes through sixteenth notes,… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Yames — where it wins

  • Free and open source across macOS, Windows, and Linux
  • Adaptive speed drills and local timing feedback
  • Setlists, MIDI control, and backing-band practice

  Where it doesn't

  • Desktop platforms only, with no mobile version listed
  • MIDI support centers on controllers and footswitches
  • Its broad practice tools may exceed basic metronome needs

• 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

• Yames9.2/10 · Free plan

  A focused, offline practice metronome with drills, coaching, MIDI, and backing bands.

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

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

  Visit SoundbrennerFull verdict →