Metsa

Freemium#15 of 26 in Metronome Apps

Metsa: A focused iOS metronome for changing meters, tempo shifts, and piece-based practice. Ranked #15 of 26 in Metronome Apps by our editors (7.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for affordable structured iOS practice.

7.9/10★★★★☆Editor score

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At a glance

• Editor score
  7.9 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  Affordable structured iOS practice
• Free plan
  Yes
• Tap tempo
  Yes
• Facts checked
  21 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Chains bars with different time signatures and per-bar tempo changes
  • Free plan includes tap tempo, subdivisions, saved pieces, and a tuner
  • Supports tempos up to 800 BPM with adjustable beat emphasis

• Where it doesn't

  • Advanced mode is required for complex bar chaining and piece workflows
  • The app is available on iOS
  • The chromatic tuner is part of Advanced mode

Our verdict on Metsa

Metsa is an iOS metronome and chromatic tuner for musicians practicing pieces with changing time signatures, mixed meters, and varying tempos. It is aimed at violinists, pianists, orchestral musicians, and other instrumentalists who need more structure than a standard click track provides. The free Simple mode covers tap tempo, beat subdivisions, adjustable beat strength, and tempos up to 800 BPM, making it suitable for everyday rhythm practice as well as more demanding tempo work.

Its main distinction is the depth of its practice controls. Advanced mode supports chained bars with different time signatures, per-bar tempo and pulse adjustment, two-bar count-ins, playback speed changes, saved pieces, and a piece library. Those features make Metsa a better fit for repertoire that moves between meters or requires gradual, section-specific practice than for users who only need a basic metronome. The built-in chromatic tuner also keeps essential practice tools in the same app.

Metsa uses a freemium model with monthly subscription, yearly subscription, and lifetime Advanced mode options. The paid choices add Advanced mode, while the free plan provides a substantial traditional metronome feature set. Choose Metsa if you practice complex scores on iOS and want repeatable settings for individual pieces. It is less suited to musicians seeking a platform-neutral tool or a simple metronome without Advanced practice controls.

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Alternatives to Metsa

• MBMetronome BeatsA broad practice app with advanced rhythm tools and coverage across web, macOS, iOS, and Android.9.4
• YamesA focused, offline practice metronome with drills, coaching, MIDI, and backing bands.9.2
• PolyMetronomeA focused metronome for complex rhythms, tempo training and logged practice.9.1

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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