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Desktop Metronome vs Time Guru
Both stand on metronome apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial Windows
Desktop Metronome offers tempo, meter, subdivision, and sound controls in a Windows practice tool. Consider the 14-day trial and the €15 as a one-time purchase before choosing it.
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Time Guru focuses on pulse practice through randomized silence, structured meters and changing tempo programs. Its iPad version adds extensive sounds, language counting and cross-device preset syncing, while platform requirements and paid access apply.
Visit Time GuruThe facts
| Desktop Metronome | Time Guru | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Desktop Metronome: €15, paid once | Time Guru Metronome for iPad: $2.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | desktopmetronome.com | avibortnick.com |
| On metronome apps | #22 of 26 | #26 of 26 |
Desktop Metronome: what it does well
- Tempo range spans 40–320 bpm.
- Stated tempo precision is ±0.05%.
- Includes meters from 1/4 through 7/4.
- Five click sound sets include a drum set.
- A 14-day trial is available.
What to know first
- Listed platform is Windows only.
- Trial functionality is minimized after 14 days.
- No free plan is listed.
Time Guru: what it does well
- Randomly mutes selected beats
- Supports odd and mixed meters
- Programmable tempo sequences
- Saved routines and exercises
- Tap tempo up to 300 BPM
What to know first
- No free plan
- iPad requires iPadOS 17.0 or later
- Mac requires Apple M1 or later
- iPad app costs $2.99, paid once
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