The Most Realistic Metronome
Designed for classical musicians. Physics-based pendulum. Italian tempo markings. Natural acoustic sound.
Free on iOS, Mac & Android
Trusted by classical musicians since 2012.
From music school to concert hall.
Features
Crafted for Musicians
Every detail designed to help you practice better.
Perfect Timing
Frame-accurate audio engine ensures rock-solid timing. Never miss a beat.
Natural Sound
Authentic mechanical ticks that never sound the same twice — slight natural variety like a real metronome, but always precise.
Tap Tempo
Tap along to any music and the metronome sets itself to your tempo.
Time Signature
Accent bell marks the downbeat. Set 1 to 13 beats per bar.
Practice Tracking
Track your practice time. See daily, weekly, and monthly progress.
Elegant Skins
Beautiful metronome designs to personalize your experience.
Subdivisions
Quarter, eighth, triplet, and sixteenth note subdivisions. Master complex rhythmic patterns.
Beat Detection
Detect tempo from any audio source using your microphone. Precise real-time BPM detection.
Presets
Save and load metronome configurations for each piece in your repertoire.
Pendulum Animation
Physics-based pendulum that moves exactly like a real mechanical metronome.
Widgets & Live Activities
Lock Screen widgets, Home Screen widgets, and Dynamic Island Live Activities on iOS. Control your metronome without opening the app.
Apple Watch
Control your metronome right from your wrist. Start, stop, and change tempo without reaching for your phone.
40 to 208 BPM
From Largo to Prestissimo, with Italian markings to guide your practice. Need something faster? Add eighth, triplet, or sixteenth subdivisions.
Platforms
Available Everywhere
Practice on your favorite device.
iPhone & iPad
Full-featured iOS experience
- Apple Watch companion
- Siri voice control
- Live Activities & Dynamic Island
- Lock Screen & Home Screen widgets
- Background playback
Mac
macOS application
- Optimized for desktop
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Click-to-set tempo
- Retina graphics
- Resizable window
Android
High-performance native app
- C++ native audio engine
- Low-latency audio
- Animated background
- Parallax effects
- Background playback
Reviews
What Musicians Say
"I am a professional classical musician. I have tried well over twenty metronome apps. I’ve searched in vain for an app that has a sound like the mechanical pendulum metronomes I grew up using. This is the ONLY one I’ve found that’s truly convincing."
— orphone, App Store
"I use several different metronome apps when I want specific features, but this is my go to app when I just need a simple beat, one click per beat with a clear bell on beat one. It’s really good that it starts instantly when you open the app."
— Chris_Co, App Store
"This app works well on my iPad Pro. It is quite easy to forget it is not the clockwork version it is based on."
— Stratman_2007, App Store
Why True Metronome
Built Different
See how we compare to other metronome apps.
| Feature | True Metronome | Soundbrenner | Pro Metronome | Tonal Energy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural acoustic sound | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Physics-based pendulum | ✓ | ✗ | Basic | ✗ |
| Italian tempo markings | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Beat detection (microphone) | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Tuner only |
| Practice world rankings | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Custom skins | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Platforms | iOS, Mac, Android | iOS + Android | iOS + Android | iOS, Android, Mac, PC |
| Free to try | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Advanced features | One-time purchase | $8/mo subscription | One-time purchase | $5.99 upfront |
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
A metronome produces a steady pulse to help musicians practice at a consistent tempo. It is essential for developing rhythmic accuracy, especially in classical music training. Musicians use metronomes to gradually increase speed when learning difficult passages.
Subdivisions divide each main beat into smaller equal parts. Quarter notes give one click per beat, eighth notes give two, triplets give three, and sixteenth notes give four. Practicing with subdivisions helps develop a precise internal sense of rhythm.
Yes, True Metronome is free to download and use on iOS, Mac, and Android. The free version includes all core metronome features. A one-time premium upgrade unlocks auto tempo detection, Apple Watch control, subdivisions, custom skins, and unlimited presets.
True Metronome displays the full range of Italian tempo markings from Grave (40 BPM) through Largo, Adagio, Andante, Moderato, Allegro, Vivace, and Presto up to Prestissimo (208 BPM). The marking updates automatically as you change the tempo.
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