Metsa

What Metsa is

Metsa is an iOS metronome and tuner app for musicians working on changing time signatures and mixed meter. Its free Simple mode offers tap tempo, beat subdivisions, and adjustable tempo and time signature. Advanced mode can link bars with different meters, with a separate tempo and pulse for each bar, and lets users save pieces to a library for later practice. Tempo playback can start at 50% and increase gradually to the target. Advanced mode also includes a chromatic tuner with a reference frequency adjustable from A = 415 Hz to 450 Hz. Other practice controls include a two-bar count-in, three beat-strength levels, and 10 selectable sounds. The maker describes Metsa as a practice app for classical musicians; its creator is a classical violinist. It is available for iPhone and iPad through the App Store and requires iOS 17 or later on iPhone, or iPadOS 17 or later on iPad. Advanced mode is offered as a monthly subscription for $0.99 a month, a yearly subscription for $9.99 a year, or a lifetime purchase for 19.99 USD once. The maker provides help guides, YouTube tutorials, and support by email at [email protected].

Who it suits

Metsa suits musicians, particularly classical musicians, who want to practice tempo changes, custom time signatures, or mixed meter. Its free mode covers core metronome controls, while Advanced mode adds per-bar meter and tempo settings, saved pieces, and a tuner.

Limits

The free Simple mode provides traditional metronome controls, time signature and tempo adjustment, tap tempo, and beat subdivisions. Advanced metronome features and the built-in chromatic tuner require a paid plan.

Getting started

1. Open the Metsa App Store listing from the maker’s website.
2. Install on an iPhone with iOS 17 or later, or an iPad with iPadOS 17 or later.
3. Start with the free Simple mode for tempo, time signature, tap tempo, and subdivisions.
4. Choose a monthly, yearly, or lifetime Advanced mode plan for the additional features.

Verdict

Choose Metsa if you use an iPhone or iPad and want metronome practice built around changing meters, with a tuner available in Advanced mode. The free Simple mode covers basic metronome work; look elsewhere if you need a platform outside iOS.