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Tonata
What Tonata is
Tonata is an Android music-practice companion that runs a drone, metronome and beats at one tempo. The drone plays up to six notes in equal or just intonation and offers multiple timbres. Its metronome covers 30–300 BPM, with simple, compound and odd meters, editable accents, tap tempo and setlists. Beats provide genre-based grooves, sampled kits, swing, intensity, fills and per-element mute or solo controls. Users can save drone, tempo and groove combinations as one-tap presets. Audio continues with the screen asleep, another app open or the phone locked, with lock-screen controls. After installation, the app works offline without network calls or cloud storage. It uses Oboe and includes a Bluetooth offset slider for headphone lag. Tonata costs 9.99 USD as a one-time Google Play purchase, with no subscription or in-app purchases.
Who it suits
The maker describes Tonata for musicians at any level, including string, voice, fretted-instrument and keyboard players. It suits practice sessions needing pitch, tempo and rhythmic accompaniment.
What it does well
- Drone supports six simultaneous notes
- Metronome covers 30–300 BPM
- Genre grooves with editable controls
- Offline operation and local content
- Background playback with lock-screen controls
What to know first
- Android only
- No practice plans
- No progress tracking
- No recording and review
Limits
Tonata is an Android app sold as a 9.99 USD one-time Google Play purchase, with no subscription or in-app purchases. It does not provide practice plans, progress tracking, performance feedback, repertoire management, or recording and review.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Tonata | One-time purchase on Google Play · No subscription · No in-app purchases | $9.99, paid once |
As tonata.app lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open Google Play on an Android device
- Purchase Tonata for 9.99 USD once
- Install the app and keep its content on the device
- Set a drone, metronome tempo, and beat groove
- Save useful combinations as one-tap presets
- Use lock-screen controls for background playback
Verdict
Tonata combines pitch drones, detailed metronome settings and customizable grooves in an offline Android app. Its one-time purchase and background playback suit focused practice, while it does not provide progress or recording tools.
Questions
How much does Tonata cost?
Tonata costs 9.99 USD as a one-time purchase on Google Play. There is no subscription or in-app purchases.
Which devices support Tonata?
Tonata is available on Android. The maker describes iOS as next.
Does Tonata work offline?
Yes. After installation, its content remains on the device and it works without network calls or cloud storage.
Does Tonata require an account?
No account is required; the privacy policy says the app has no accounts, analytics, or ads.
What happens with crash reports?
Optional crash reports are off by default. If enabled, they send technical diagnostics to Sentry.
Facts from Tonata's own pages
- Audio latency
- Tonata is built on Oboe and includes a Bluetooth offset slider for headphone lag. · tonata.app, 8 Oct 2026
- Availability
- The maker describes the app as Android first, with iOS next. · tonata.app, 8 Oct 2026
- Background playback
- Audio continues when the screen sleeps, when switching apps, or when the phone is locked, with lock-screen controls. · tonata.app, 8 Oct 2026
- Beats
- The beats feature offers grooves across genres, sampled kits, swing, intensity, fills, and per-element mute or solo controls. · tonata.app, 8 Oct 2026
- Crash reporting
- Optional crash reports are off by default and, if enabled, send technical diagnostics to Sentry. · tonata.app, 8 Oct 2026
- Drone
- The drone supports up to six notes at once in equal or just intonation, with multiple timbres. · tonata.app, 8 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada · tonata.app, 28 Sept 2026
- Metronome
- The metronome supports 30–300 BPM, simple, compound, and odd meters, editable accent patterns, tap tempo, and setlists. · tonata.app, 8 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- The app works without network calls or cloud storage, with its content on the device after installation. · tonata.app, 8 Oct 2026
- Presets
- Users can save combinations of drone, tempo, and groove as one-tap presets. · tonata.app, 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says the app has no accounts, analytics, or ads, and stores practice data locally on the device. · tonata.app, 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker lists [email protected] for support and privacy questions. · tonata.app, 8 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Tonata is a music practice companion that runs a drone, metronome, and beats together on the same tempo. · tonata.app, 8 Oct 2026
- Who it is for
- The maker describes it as built for musicians at any level, including strings, voice, fretted instruments, and keyboard players. · tonata.app, 8 Oct 2026
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