Tempo by Frozen Ape

Tempo by Frozen Ape is a metronome app for Android and iOS, with features described for performing artists, teachers, students, golfers, and bodybuilders. On iOS, it supports tempos from 10 to 800 BPM and lists 35 time signatures, plus six rhythm patterns for simple meters and three for compound meters. Users can save presets in multiple setlists and share them by email as Tempo or text files; Android setlist files work with iOS. The iOS edition can track practice by bars or elapsed time and stop playback when a limit is reached. Its listed sound and display options include 14 sound sets, voice counting, vibration, stereo panning, pulsating LEDs, and full-screen display. Tempo also lists support for AirTurn, iRig BlueBoard, PageFlip Cicada, headphone remotes, and other external input devices. Lite editions are free with in-app purchases, and Android Lite contains ads. Paid editions cost $1.49, paid once on Android and $2.99, paid once on iOS; both include in-app purchases.

Tempo combines metronome controls with setlists and, on iOS, practice tracking. Check the edition and its listed price, since the paid versions include in-app purchases and the Android Lite version contains ads.

Tempo may suit musicians, teachers, and students who want meter and rhythm options alongside practice tracking. Its maker also describes it for golfers and bodybuilders, and Android users can share presets with friends.

Tempo is a mobile metronome from Frozen Ape for Android and iOS, with setlists and, on iOS, practice tracking alongside tempo and rhythm controls. It suits musicians who need reusable presets or structured practice; choose it over a basic click only if those extras justify a paid edition.

Overview

Tempo’s strongest case is organization: users can save presets in multiple setlists and share them by email as Tempo or text files. Android setlist files are compatible with iOS, which helps when players on the two platforms exchange presets. The iOS edition adds practice tracking by bars or elapsed time and can stop playback at a chosen limit, making it the more compelling fit for drills and timed sessions.

Key features

On iOS, Tempo covers 10 to 800 BPM and lists 35 time signatures, six rhythm patterns for simple meters and three for compound meters. That range and meter selection should serve varied practice needs, though the general maximum BPM listed for Tempo is 400; users seeking the top of the iOS range should check the edition’s capabilities before buying.

Its sound and control options include 14 sound sets, voice counting, vibration, stereo panning, pulsating LEDs and full-screen display. Tempo also lists support for AirTurn, iRig BlueBoard, PageFlip Cicada, headphone remotes and other external input devices. Those options make it more adaptable to hands-free practice than a bare metronome, while players who only need a steady beat may not benefit from the added controls.

Tap tempo is supported. Android’s maker highlights sharing presets with friends; the Amazon Special Edition uses orange highlights in Dark Theme to match Kindle Fire’s native interface. Google Play says the Android app collects no data and shares none with third parties; Apple’s listing says the developer indicated the iOS app does not collect data.

Pricing

Tempo has free Lite editions and paid editions, but none of the plans is described as free of in-app purchases. Android Lite is free and contains ads; iOS Lite is free and includes in-app purchases. These are the no-cost options, but the Android version’s ads are a trade-off.

Tempo for Android costs $1.49, paid once, and Tempo for iOS costs $2.99, paid once. Both are paid metronome apps with in-app purchases. The Android edition is the lower-cost choice; iOS costs more but includes the described practice tracking and broader feature set. The listed terms do not establish what any in-app purchase adds.

Platforms

Tempo is available on Android and iOS. Feature differences matter more than the shared metronome purpose: practice tracking and the detailed sound, meter and rhythm list are described for iOS, while Android’s stated strengths include cross-compatible setlist files and its Kindle Fire Special Edition.

Who it's for

Tempo is a good fit for musicians who organize pieces or drills into setlists, share presets, or want iOS practice sessions to end after a set number of bars or elapsed time. The maker also positions it for teachers, students, performing artists, golfers and bodybuilders. Those who simply want an uncomplicated click, or who want the iOS practice tools on Android, have less reason to choose it.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Multiple setlists and email sharing make presets reusable and portable, including between Android and iOS.
• Pros: iOS practice limits and extensive meter, rhythm and audio options suit structured drills.
• Cons: The editions differ; the iOS practice features should not be assumed to carry over to Android.
• Cons: Android Lite contains ads, and both paid editions include in-app purchases.

Alternatives

Choose Chronal if an ad-free, donation-funded Android metronome is preferable to Tempo’s paid Android edition. Easy Metronome is a better fit when broad device coverage matters: it supports Android, iOS, macOS and Windows, with optional sound-pack purchases.

MagicBPM suits someone seeking Android, iOS, Mac and web access, with a free core app; its phone apps show ads while the Mac app is ad-free. For an iOS-only choice, MetroGnome offers a metronome, rhythm pattern editor and tuner in its ad-supported free version.

Metronome Beats is worth considering for Android, iOS, Mac and web coverage, though its free app contains ads and in-app purchases. Metronome Plus is an iOS alternative if removing ads and enabling background play are the priorities. Metsa offers a free iOS simple mode with tap tempo and beat subdivisions, while PolyMetronome may suit users who want Android, iOS and web access with a free Simple Mode.

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Verdict

Tempo is the stronger pick for musicians who will use setlists, share presets or practice against a defined time or bar limit—especially on iOS. Its main drawback is that the editions are not feature-identical, and the paid versions still include in-app purchases. If a straightforward, ad-free Android metronome is the goal, Chronal is a clearer alternative; if structured practice is the goal, check that the edition you choose includes the tools you need.