Very Good
Metronome
The difference between good and great? Timing.
A metronome that opens instantly, keeps perfect time, and never gets in your way. No ads. No popups. No distractions. Just tempo, done right.
Free • No ads • No nonsense
Free core features forever.
One optional upgrade.
Core Features
- Practice Mode
- 8 Metronome Sounds
- Flash on beats
- Tap to tempo
- Background play
- No ads or subscriptions
Custom Time Signatures
Practice in any time signature like 5/4, 7/8, or 15/16. Perfect for jazz, progressive music, and advanced techniques.
Minimal & powerful • No ads or subscriptions
Key Features
Always Ready, Always Precise FREE
Instantly launches and stays rock-solid during your entire practice session. No lag, no drift, no interruptions.
Designed to work seamlessly while your hands stay on your instrument – because a good metronome disappears into your practice, not distract from it.
Tap to Set Tempo FREE
Set your tempo naturally by tapping the screen. No fiddling with tiny buttons or sliders.
Your musical instincts know the right tempo – just tap it out and start practicing immediately.
Visual Beat Display FREE
Choose from 3 levels of visual feedback: off, low flash, or high flash.
Perfect for practicing in noisy environments or when you need visual cues alongside the audio click.
Smart Practice Mode FREE
Optional settings that get out of the way until you need them: accent the first beat, or set progressive tempo increases.
Perfect for building speed while maintaining accuracy – but only there when you want to use them.
Custom Time Signatures One-Time Unlock
Practice in any time signature: 4/4, 3/4, 5/4, 7/8, or any X/Y combination you need.
Essential for jazz, progressive music, and advanced practice. Available as a one-time purchase - no subscriptions.
Background Play & Live Activity FREE
Keep practicing even when your phone is locked. Control playback directly from your lock screen with Live Activities.
The metronome keeps perfect time in the background.
Built by Musicians, for Musicians
No ads, no subscriptions, no unnecessary features cluttering your practice sessions.
One-time purchase for less than a coffee (maybe even free). Your feedback shapes development, not marketing departments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can it do?
- ✓ Rock-solid timing that never drifts
- ✓ Instantly ready when you open the app
- ✓ Run in the background while you use other apps
- ✓ Use gestures and fine-controls to set the tempo
- ✓ Adjust the number of beats per bar
- ✓ Optional flash on every beat in two levels of brightness
- ✓ Accent the first beat
- ✓ Increase the tempo by X bpm every X bars (practice mode)
- ✓ Tap the screen to set the tempo
Will there be more features?
It's minimal first and new features will be added carefully when they don't mess with the minimalism. Your feedback matters!
What about custom time signatures?
Custom time signatures like 5/4, 7/8, or any X/Y combination are available as a one-time purchase. Perfect for jazz, progressive music, and advanced practice sessions.
What does it cost?
Very Good Metronome is free to download with all core features included forever. Custom time signatures are available as an optional one-time purchase. No ads, no subscriptions, no trials.
When will it be available?
Very Good Metronome will be available for free download on the App Store in October 2025. All core features are included at no cost, with custom time signatures available as an optional one-time purchase.
How accurate is the timing?
Rock-solid timing that won't drift during long practice sessions. Built with precision timing algorithms used by professional musicians.
Are there subscriptions?
No subscriptions! Very Good Metronome is free with all core features included. Custom time signatures are available as a one-time purchase with no recurring payments.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact me at hello@tomreinert.de.
Get the App
Get Very Good Metronome when it's available - free on the App Store with all core features included.
No ads • No subscriptions • Just great timing
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