Best Metronome Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: MagicBPM is ranked #1 of 25 as of 7 October 2026, ahead of Metronome Beats and True Metronome. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Metronome Beats. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Pro Metronome at $0.33/mo.
A steady pulse can support practice, rehearsal, or playing, and these apps differ in how much control they give you over that pulse. The ranking compares maximum BPM, tap tempo, subdivision control, custom time signatures, and polyrhythm support. Metronome Beats, PolyMetronome, and The Metronome by Soundbrenner are the first entries, with Yames and Bounce Metronome Pro next. Consider which rhythmic controls match the music you work on, then check offline mode and platform coverage for where you need to use an app. Free plan availability and paid-from pricing provide additional points of comparison.
25 metronome apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
13 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MagicBPMWeb · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.7 | |
| 2 | Metronome BeatsWeb · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.7 | |
| 3 | True MetronomeWeb · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.7 | |
| 4 | Bounce Metronome ProWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 5 | PolyMetronomeWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 6 | The Metronome by SoundbrennerMac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 7 | YamesWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 8 | Metronome TimeWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 9 | Pro MetronomeAndroid · iPhone | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | $0.33/mo | 6.5 | |
| 10 | MetroGnomeiPhone | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 11 | ChronalAndroid | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 5.4 | |
| 12 | Easy MetronomeWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 5.4 | |
| 13 | GameTrainerLauncherWindows | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 14 | MetrognomiconiPhone | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 15 | Metronome PlusiPhone | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 16 | Metronome+Mac · iPhone | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 17 | MetronomicsMac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $0.42/mo | 5.2 |
| 18 | MetsaiPhone | One bar | — | 1 of 6 | $0.83/mo | 5.2 | |
| 19 | PolytromeWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 20 | Setlist MetronomeiPhone | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 21 | Yamaha Guitar TunerAndroid · iPhone | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 22 | Metronome ProMac · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | $0.99/mo | 5.1 |
| 23 | Time GuruMac · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 24 | Desktop MetronomeWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
| 25 | Tempo by Frozen ApeAndroid | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Maximum BPM | Tap tempo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MagicBPM | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | 300 BPM | Yes |
| 2 | Metronome Beats | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | 900 BPM | Yes |
| 3 | True Metronome | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | 400 BPM | Yes |
| 4 | Bounce Metronome Pro | 6.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 5 | PolyMetronome | 6.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 6 | The Metronome by Soundbrenner | 6.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | 400 BPM | Yes |
| 7 | Yames | 6.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 8 | Metronome Time | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | 240 BPM | Yes |
| 9 | Pro Metronome | 6.5 | Free plan | $0.33/mo | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 10 | MetroGnome | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | 300 BPM | Yes |
| 11 | Chronal | 5.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 12 | Easy Metronome | 5.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 13 | GameTrainerLauncher | 5.3 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 14 | Metrognomicon | 5.2 | No | — | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 15 | Metronome Plus | 5.2 | No | — | Yes | — | — | No |
| 16 | Metronome+ | 5.2 | No | — | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 17 | Metronomics | 5.2 | No | $0.42/mo | No | — | 500 BPM | Yes |
| 18 | Metsa | 5.2 | Free plan | $0.83/mo | Yes | — | 800 BPM | Yes |
| 19 | Polytrome | 5.2 | No | — | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 20 | Setlist Metronome | 5.2 | No | — | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 21 | Yamaha Guitar Tuner | 5.2 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 22 | Metronome Pro | 5.1 | No | $0.99/mo | No | — | 480 BPM | — |
| 23 | Time Guru | 5.0 | No | — | No | — | 300 BPM | Yes |
| 24 | Desktop Metronome | 4.8 | No | — | No | — | 320 BPM | Yes |
| 25 | Tempo by Frozen Ape | 4.8 | No | — | No | — | 400 BPM | Yes |
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Questions about this list
Which metronome app is ranked first on Freedom251?
MagicBPM is ranked #1 of 25 with a score of 6.7. Metronome Beats is second and True Metronome third.
How many of these have a free plan?
13 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Pro Metronome has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.33/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation.