Tempo by Frozen Ape
Tempo by Frozen Ape: A paid Android metronome for structured setlist practice and tempo coaching. Ranked #21 of 26 in Metronome Apps by our editors (7.3/10); pricing: Paid; best for affordable Android setlist practice.
At a glance
- Editor score7.3 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forAffordable Android setlist practice
- Free planNo
- Tap tempoYes
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Setlists support search, editing, copying and sharing.
- Coach Mode and automatic tempo adjustment support structured practice.
- Offers 30 time signatures and a 10–400 BPM range.
Where it doesn't
- Available only on Android.
- There is no free plan.
- AirTurn support is limited to Bluetooth controllers.
Our verdict on Tempo by Frozen Ape
Tempo by Frozen Ape is a paid Android metronome for performing artists, teachers, students and other musicians who practice with a steady beat. It combines tap tempo, 30 selectable time signatures, rhythm patterns, beat accent customization and a tempo range from 10 to 400 BPM. Its focus extends beyond basic timekeeping through setlists, practice tracking, automatic tempo adjustment and Coach Mode, making it suited to users who organize repeated practice sessions or prepare multiple pieces.
The paid Tempo plan starts at 1.49 and includes the app’s core practice features. Setlists can be searched, edited, copied and shared, while practice tracking and automatic playback stopping help structure sessions. Coach Mode and automatic tempo adjustment add a guided progression to exercises, and background playback allows the metronome to continue while other tasks are performed. Multiple sound sets and color themes provide additional customization without changing the app’s central focus.
Tempo’s strongest ecosystem fit is Android combined with AirTurn Bluetooth controller support. Setlists can also be shared with users of the iOS version, although the app itself is listed for Android. This makes it a practical choice for Android musicians who want more than a standard click track, particularly those who rely on setlists and gradual tempo work. Users seeking a free metronome, broader platform coverage or integrations beyond AirTurn controllers should choose an alternative with those priorities.
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Tempo by Frozen Ape fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Maximum BPM | 400 BPM |
| Tap tempo | Yes |
| Subdivision control | Not verified |
| Custom time signatures | Not verified |
| Polyrhythm support | Not verified |
| Offline mode | Not verified |
| Platform coverage | android |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | Android |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: AirTurn Bluetooth controllers |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | frozenape.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Tempo by Frozen Ape integrations
Tempo by Frozen Ape lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- AirTurn Bluetooth controllers
Alternatives to Tempo by Frozen Ape
- Metronome 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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