PolyNome: THE Metronome vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against PolyNome: THE Metronome's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	PolyNome: THE Metronome This App	TonalEnergy Tuner & Metronome Nemesis	Tempo - Metronome with Setlist Contender	The Metronome by Soundbrenner Contender	Time Guru Metronome Peer	Rhythm Sight Reading Trainer New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	PolyNome Ltd	TonalEnergy, Inc	Frozen Ape Pte. Ltd.	Soundbrenner	Avi Bortnick	Rolfs Apps
Category	Music	Music	Music	Music	Music	Music
Platform	iOS	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	Android, iOS	iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	4.7 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.5 / 5	4.8 / 5
Ratings Count	650	55,923	4,605	46,882	432	121
Price	USD9.99	$5.99	$2.99	Free	$2.99	$3.99
Release Date	Dec 16, 2011	Feb 18, 2012	Feb 13, 2009	Dec 15, 2015	Mar 17, 2011	Oct 12, 2010
Last Updated	Apr 4, 2026	Mar 27, 2026	Jan 22, 2025	Apr 8, 2026	Feb 19, 2026	Apr 10, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	mixed	positive	-	-	-	-
Score	65/100	78/100	-	-	-	-
Praises	Advanced rhythmic control and polyrhythmic programming capabilities provide deep value for professional percussionists and educators	Comprehensive all-in-one music toolkit combines tuner and metronome for efficient practice sessions	-	-	-	-
Complaints	Aggressive paywalling of core metronome features creates significant friction for users who already purchased the base application	Inconsistent metronome timing and speed fluctuations disrupt practice flow during sustained use	-	-	-	-
Requests	Simplified UI mode for casual users who do not require advanced rhythmic programming or complex features	Customizable tuning presets allow musicians to switch between temperaments for different instruments	-	-	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Professional-grade rhythmic engine sustains category authority forScore integration secures professional workflow lock-in Community-driven Public Library lowers new-user friction	High-fidelity symphonic sample library creates a professional-grade audio moat Ableton Link integration secures B2B adoption in rehearsal halls One-time purchase model on iOS builds long-term user loyalty	-	-	-	-
Weaknesses	$9.99 Pro tier paywalling basic features triggers negative sentiment Non-intuitive UI creates a steep learning curve Launch-time stability issues force hard device resets	Metronome timing instability erodes professional trust Interface density creates a high barrier for new users Lack of unified cross-platform subscription limits recurring revenue	-	-	-	-
Pricing	freemium	freemium	paid	free	paid	paid
Momentum	Intense	Maintenance	Steady	Intense	Active	Intense
Update Cadence	5 versions	3 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~27d avg	5 versions	5 versions	5 versions	5 versions

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