Setlist Metronome review
A free offline iPhone metronome for performers managing song setlists.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Setlist Metronome is a free iPhone metronome for gigging bands and working musicians who need song-specific timing during performances. Instead of treating every song as a standalone tempo, it stores each song’s BPM, time signature, and count-in, then organizes those settings into multiple setlists. Setlists can be created, copied, reordered, and played in run mode, making the app suited to performers moving through a prepared set rather than practicing with a single fixed click.
Its strongest area is performance-focused setlist control. Run mode provides click playback, visual screen flashes, one- or two-bar count-ins, and a next-song preview. The screen can stay awake during run mode, while Bluetooth page-turner support allows compatible pedals to control the set. Tap tempo is included for finding a song’s BPM, and setlists are stored locally, so the app works without an internet connection or account. The dark, stage-oriented presentation also fits live use, where quick visual confirmation matters.
The published Free plan includes per-song BPM and time signatures, setlists and run mode, tap tempo, Bluetooth page-turner support, and offline use. The main trade-off is platform scope: the current app supports iPhone, while Android is coming soon. Custom time signatures are not supported, so musicians working with unusual meters may need another option. Choose Setlist Metronome if your performances run on stored song tempos, ordered setlists, count-ins, and pedal control. Choose an alternative if you need Android today or custom time-signature support.
Setlist Metronome pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Stores BPM, time signatures, and count-ins for each song
- Run mode previews the next song and supports pedal control
- Works offline with visual clicks and screen wake-lock
- Where it doesn't
- Available on iOS; Android is coming soon
- Does not support custom time signatures
- No paid tier adds further features
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