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Metsa vs PolyMetronome
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 plan iPhone
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.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Visit PolyMetronome The facts
| Metsa | PolyMetronome | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Advanced mode — yearly subscription: $9.99 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | metsametronome.com | polymetronome.com |
| On metronome apps | #15 of 26 | #11 of 26 |
Metsa: what it does well
- Free Simple mode includes tap tempo and beat subdivisions.
- Advanced mode supports different meters and tempos across chained bars.
- Playback can gradually rise from 50% to target tempo.
- Chromatic tuner reference adjusts from A = 415 Hz to 450 Hz.
- Includes a two-bar count-in and 10 selectable sounds.
What to know first
- Requires iOS 17 or later on iPhone.
- Requires iPadOS 17 or later on iPad.
- The tuner and advanced metronome features require a paid plan.
PolyMetronome: what it does well
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