Metronome Beats

Metronome Beats is a tempo and practice app for musicians who need a configurable pulse, with drum patterns and song tools for more structured sessions. It suits players who want a metronome across web and mobile, though its strongest performance features require Pro.

Overview

The app covers more than a basic click: users can shape meter and subdivisions, then build practice around tempo changes or drum patterns. Its 900 BPM ceiling and polyrhythm support give it room for demanding rhythmic work, while the free version’s ads and the separate Android and iOS purchases are worth weighing before committing.

The maker also describes uses for running, golf practice and breathing exercises. For a wider category comparison, see Metronome Apps.

Key features

Tempo and rhythmic control

The web app sets BPM, beats per bar and clicks per beat, with tempo changes in 1 or 5 BPM increments. That makes it useful for fine adjustments as well as quicker changes. On mobile, tap tempo helps establish a pulse from a song or played rhythm, and the speed trainer can gradually raise or lower tempo by bars or seconds—a practical way to structure tempo work.

Time-signature support includes compound time, and subdivisions can be configured without assuming each beat is a quarter note. Custom time signatures, subdivision control and polyrhythm support extend its usefulness for musicians working beyond straightforward common time.

Patterns and performance

The programmable drum machine includes multiple kits and mixer controls, offering a more textured practice pulse than a single click. Pro adds songs with configurable sections, setlists and Live mode for moving through songs during rehearsal or performance. Those tools favor players managing a prepared repertoire; someone who only needs a steady beat can stay with the free app.

Device and account controls

The Android guide says most Bluetooth pedals are supported and hardware media controls can be used, a useful addition when a player needs to control playback without reaching for the screen. Signing in syncs entered presets, songs and setlists, and uses basic profile information from Google or Apple sign-in. Stonekick says users can request deletion of their account and data from its live database by emailing support. The free Android app uses personalized ads handled by Google and Amazon rather than Stonekick’s own servers.

Pricing

Metronome Beats (free): free. The free app contains ads and in-app purchases, making it the sensible starting point for basic tempo work and a way to decide whether its controls suit your practice.

Metronome Beats Pro (iOS in-app purchase): $8.99, paid once. Pro saves presets and setlists, enables song creation and removes adverts. It is the better fit for musicians who will use organized song practice or live set navigation; those who need only tempo and meter controls give up those organizational features by staying free. Android and iOS purchases are separate.

Platforms

Metronome Beats supports web, macOS, iOS and Android. The online metronome provides tempo, bar and click settings; the maker describes mobile apps for Android and iOS. The published Pro purchase above is for iOS, so platform choice matters if Pro features are the deciding factor.

Who it's for

Choose Metronome Beats if you want a flexible practice metronome with adjustable subdivisions, tempo training and programmable drum patterns, or if setlists and song sections would help organize performance. It is less compelling for someone seeking a completely ad-free free app or a dedicated paid workflow on platforms beyond the stated iOS purchase.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Compound time, custom signatures, subdivisions and polyrhythm support accommodate rhythmic needs beyond a basic click.
• Pros: Tap tempo, gradual speed training and programmable drum patterns support varied practice approaches.
• Pros: Pro combines songs, setlists and Live mode for repertoire-based practice and performance.
• Cons: The free app contains ads and in-app purchases, so it is not an ad-free option.
• Cons: Android and iOS purchases are separate, and the stated Pro purchase is specifically for iOS.

Alternatives

MagicBPM is another freemium option across Android, iOS, macOS and web; its iPhone and Android apps show ads, while its Mac app is ad-free.

True Metronome may suit users who value a free tier with a 20–400 BPM range, backgrounds, skins, time signatures, a bell accent and background playback; it also offers a free trial.

Bounce Metronome Pro is an alternative for Linux, macOS and Windows users.

PolyMetronome is worth considering for its Android, iOS and web availability, with a free Simple Mode and a Pro tier that adds Poly, Alphabet and Score modes, a practice log, advanced settings and full web access.

The Metronome by Soundbrenner offers a free core app on Android, iOS and macOS, with a Plus tier.

Metronome Time is a free option for Android, iOS and web, with all current features included.

Pro Metronome has an ad-free free version on Android and iOS, plus paid plans.

Easy Metronome is another freemium option for iOS, Android and macOS.

Verdict

Metronome Beats is a strong fit for musicians who want rhythmic flexibility and a path from tempo practice to organized songs and setlists. Its main reason to choose it is the combination of detailed meter controls, speed training and performance tools; look elsewhere if an ad-free free tier or a clearly stated Pro purchase for your preferred platform matters more.