Time Guru

Paid#13 of 26 in Metronome Apps

Time Guru: A focused choice for musicians practicing muted beats, odd meters, and tempo control. Ranked #13 of 26 in Metronome Apps by our editors (8.1/10); pricing: Paid; best for muted-beat and progressive practice.

8.1/10★★★★☆Editor score

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At a glance

• Editor score
  8.1 / 10
• Pricing
  Paid
• Best for
  Muted-beat and progressive practice
• Free plan
  No
• Tap tempo
  Yes
• Facts checked
  21 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Random or sequenced beat muting develops internal pulse
  • Supports complex meters, subdivisions, and tempo programs
  • Includes 35 sound sets, spoken counting, and preset recall

• Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan
  • Mac compatibility is limited to Apple-silicon Macs
  • The listed integration is iCloud

Our verdict on Time Guru

Time Guru is a paid metronome for musicians working on rhythm, timing, odd meters, and tempo control. Its defining practice method randomly or sequentially mutes beats, requiring players to maintain the pulse without hearing every click. The app supports complex and changing time signatures, programmable subdivisions, custom sounds, rhythmic patterns, spoken counting in five languages, and saved presets. It is available on iOS and Android, with the iOS version also compatible with Macs using Apple silicon.

For progressive practice, the feature set goes beyond a fixed click. Players can create tempo programs with gradual speed changes, tap tempos from 5 to 300 BPM, and work with random or pattern-based muting. Complex meter sequences support changing rhythmic structures, while programmable subdivisions and 35 sound sets provide more ways to shape an exercise. Preset saving and recall make it practical to return to repeatable practice setups rather than rebuild them each time.

Time Guru suits musicians who want a metronome centered on internal time, muted-beat training, and changing meters. It is less suitable for someone seeking a free app, broad integration coverage, or unrestricted Mac availability across hardware. The platform options are clear: Android and iOS have dedicated plans, while Mac access comes through the iOS version on Apple-silicon Macs. Choose it when progressive rhythmic practice is the priority; choose another metronome when simplicity, free access, or wider ecosystem support matters more.

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Time Guru integrations

Time Guru lists 1 integrations on its own site.

• iCloud

Alternatives to Time Guru

• 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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