MetroGnome
MetroGnome combines a metronome, rhythm-pattern editor, and instrument tuner in an iPhone and iPad app.
What MetroGnome is
MetroGnome combines a metronome, rhythm-pattern editor, and instrument tuner in an iPhone and iPad app. The metronome covers 20–300 BPM and offers customizable meters, subdivisions, tap tempo, and nine synthesized tick sounds. Each beat's accent can be changed while it plays, with strong, medium, normal, or silent levels. The app also includes eleven flamenco palos with traditional accent cycles that users can edit during playback. Its pattern editor supports unlimited measures, mixed time signatures, rests, tuplets, repeats, tempo changes, and real staff notation. The tuner supports 60 instrument tunings across five families, a chromatic Any Note mode, and 16 historical reference pitches. The metronome, editor, and tuner run on-device and work offline without an account or login. Playback continues with the screen locked or while another app is open. The maker says tuner audio is analyzed in memory on-device and is not recorded, stored, or transmitted. The app requires iOS 17 or later; Android is coming soon. Its free plan is ad-supported; Remove Ads Forever costs 4.99 USD one-time.
Good
- Metronome spans 20–300 BPM with tap tempo.
- Pattern editor supports unlimited measures.
- Tuner includes 60 instrument tunings.
- Tools work offline without an account or login.
Watch out
- Requires iOS 17 or later.
- Free plan is supported by ads.
- Android is coming soon.
Who it suits
MetroGnome suits iPhone and iPad musicians who need tempo, rhythm-pattern, and tuning tools in one app. Its offline operation and adjustable accents may be useful for practice without an account or active screen.
Verdict
MetroGnome brings tempo, notation, and tuning tools together, including offline use. It is currently for iPhone and iPad, with an ad-supported free plan and a one-time ad-removal purchase.
Plans and prices
From MetroGnome's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Supported by ads · metronome, rhythm pattern editor, tuner |
| Remove Ads Forever | $4.99, paid once | Permanently removes banner and interstitial ads · follows your Apple Account to other devices · One-time, non-consumable in-app purchase |
The facts
Each one read from MetroGnome's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audio privacy
- The maker says tuner audio is analyzed in memory on-device and is not recorded, stored, or transmitted.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Background playback
- The click keeps playing when the screen is locked or while another app is in use.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Beat accents
- Users can change each beat live among strong, medium, normal, and silent accent levels.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Flamenco
- The app includes eleven flamenco palos with traditional accent cycles, and users can edit accents while a cycle plays.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Offline use
- The metronome, pattern editor, and tuner run on-device and work offline without an account or login.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Pattern editor
- The pattern editor supports unlimited measures, mixed time signatures, rests, tuplets, repeats, tempo changes, and real staff notation.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Product
- MetroGnome is a metronome, rhythm-pattern editor, and instrument tuner for iPhone and iPad.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Reference pitches
- The tuner offers 16 historical reference pitches, including Baroque A=415 and Verdi's A=432.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Support
- The maker invites users to contact support by email for bugs, questions, and feature requests.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Tempo and meter
- The metronome supports 20–300 BPM, customizable meters, subdivisions, and nine synthesized tick sounds.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Tuner
- The built-in tuner supports 60 instrument tunings across five families and a chromatic Any Note mode.checked 7 Oct 2001
Where it runs
- Platform availability
- The maker says the app is currently available for iPhone and iPad with iOS 17 or later, and Android is coming soon.checked 7 Oct 2001
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