Tempo by Frozen Ape
What Tempo by Frozen Ape is
Tempo by Frozen Ape is a metronome app for Android and iOS, described for performing artists, teachers, students, golfers, and bodybuilders. The iOS app supports tempos from 10 to 800 BPM and lists 35 time signatures, along with six rhythm patterns for simple meters and three for compound meters. Users can save presets in multiple setlists and share them by email as Tempo files or text. Android setlist files are compatible with iOS. The iOS version can track practice by bars or elapsed time and stop playback when a chosen limit is reached. Its listed audio and display options include 14 sound sets, voice counting, vibration, stereo panning, pulsating LEDs, and full-screen display. Tempo lists support for external input devices such as AirTurn, iRig BlueBoard, PageFlip Cicada, and headphone remotes. Lite versions are free and include in-app purchases; the Android Lite version also contains ads. The paid Android app costs $1.49, paid once, and the paid iOS app costs $2.99, paid once; both include in-app purchases.
Who it suits
Tempo suits people who need a mobile metronome for music practice, teaching, or organized workouts. Its setlists and external controller support may also suit users who manage presets or use input devices.
What it does well
- iOS app lists 35 time signatures.
- Setlists can be shared by email.
- iOS practice tracking can stop at a set limit.
- Android setlist files work with iOS.
What to know first
- Android Lite contains ads.
- Both paid versions include in-app purchases.
- Paid Android and iOS versions have separate prices.
Limits
The free Lite editions include in-app purchases, and Android Lite also contains ads. The paid Android and iOS editions each include in-app purchases.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Tempo Lite for Android | Free Lite version · Contains ads · In-app purchases | Free |
| Tempo Lite for iOS | Free Lite version · In-app purchases | Free |
| Tempo for Android | Paid Android metronome app · In-app purchases | $1.49, paid once |
| Tempo for iOS | Paid metronome app · In-app purchases | $2.99, paid once |
As frozenape.com lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the Frozen Ape Tempo website.
- Choose the Android or iOS edition.
- For a free option, choose the relevant Lite edition.
- For the paid edition, choose Tempo for Android or Tempo for iOS.
- On Android, the Special Edition is available on Amazon.
Verdict
Tempo pairs metronome functions with setlists and practice tracking, though some listed tools are specific to iOS. Choose between the free Lite version and paid app with its stated in-app purchases.
Questions
Is Tempo free?
Tempo Lite for Android and Tempo Lite for iOS are free. Both include in-app purchases, and the Android Lite version contains ads.
How much do the paid editions cost?
Tempo for Android costs $1.49, paid once. Tempo for iOS costs $2.99, paid once; both include in-app purchases.
Which platforms does Tempo support?
Tempo is listed for Android and iOS.
Can Android setlists be used on iOS?
Yes. Tempo for Android says its setlist files are compatible with iOS.
What practice tracking does Tempo offer?
The iOS app can track practice by bars or elapsed time and stop playback automatically at a chosen limit.
Facts from Tempo by Frozen Ape's own pages
- Android edition
- Tempo for Android has a Special Edition on Amazon with orange highlights for the Dark Theme to match Kindle Fire's native interface. · frozenape.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Android setlist compatibility
- Tempo for Android says its setlist files are compatible with iOS. · frozenape.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Audio and display
- The iOS feature list includes 14 sound sets, voice counting, vibration, stereo panning, pulsating LEDs and full-screen display. · frozenape.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Controller integrations
- Tempo lists support for AirTurn, iRig BlueBoard, PageFlip Cicada, headphones remotes and other external input devices. · frozenape.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Developer location
- Google Play lists Frozen Ape Pte. Ltd. at 33 Oxley Rise #09-01 Visioncrest, Singapore 238710. · play.google.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Singapore · frozenape.com, 28 Sept 2026
- iOS privacy disclosure
- Apple's listing says the developer indicated that the iOS Tempo app does not collect data. · apps.apple.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Meters and rhythms
- The iOS app lists 35 time signatures, six rhythm patterns for simple meters and three for compound meters. · frozenape.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Practice tools
- The iOS app can track practice by bars or elapsed time and stop playback automatically when a limit is reached. · frozenape.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy disclosure
- Google Play lists no data collected and no data shared with third parties for the Android Tempo app. · play.google.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Tempo is a mobile metronome app described for performing artists, teachers, students, golfers and bodybuilders. · play.google.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Setlists
- Users can save presets in multiple setlists and share setlists by email as Tempo files or text files. · frozenape.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- Google Play lists [email protected] as the Android app support email. · play.google.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Target users
- The maker describes the iOS app's practice tracking as useful for drills and organized workouts, and its Android page highlights sharing presets with friends. · frozenape.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Tempo range
- The iOS Tempo app supports tempos from 10 to 800 BPM. · frozenape.com, 9 Oct 2026
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