What's New

Tempo now displays natively on iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

App Description

Tempo, the premier metronome app for iOS is now available as this free Lite version. Tempo was featured as "New and Noteworthy" and "Staff Favorite" by Apple on the main iTunes landing page. Now you can enjoy Tempo's core features before upgrading to its full suite of features.

Tempo Lite's engine is written from the ground up for high accuracy and stability. It keeps going even in device lock mode, making it a useful aid for live drumming.

As a special treat, we've included the Tracker Module which helps in your practices by tracking the number of bars or time played.

As opposed to purchasing Tempo, upgrading Tempo Lite nets you a dark colour scheme for the flipside views (instead of light).

Visit www.frozenape.com for demo videos.

Features Summary

Configuration
• 8 different time signatures: 1-4/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8
• 6 rhythm patterns for simple meters and 3 for compound meters
• Customize accents or turn beats off to create more complex rhythms
• Tap tempo function
• Tempo ranges from 10 to 800

Display
• Visual feedback in the form of pulsating LEDs
• Two pendulum types, each with two animation types
• Flash whole screen

Tracker and Automator Module
• Track number of bars played or time your practice
• Coach Mode alternates between unmuted and muted bars.
• Stop playback automatically when limit reached
• Automatic adjustment of tempo every n number of bars or n amount of time

Sound
• Choose from 4 sound sets: Digital, Analog, Blip and Wooden
• Volume control and Mute button

Miscellaneous
• Classical metronome and Italian tempo markings
• Multi-tasking support: plays in background with audio from other apps
• Two interface themes: Light and Dark

iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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Apple Watch Screenshots

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App Changes

  • June 13, 2014 Initial release
  • September 09, 2014 New version 3.6
  • October 10, 2014 New version 3.6.1
  • November 03, 2014 New version 3.6.2
  • November 15, 2014 New version 3.6.3
  • January 27, 2015 New version 3.7
  • April 27, 2015 New version 3.7.1
  • September 23, 2015 New version 3.7.2
  • September 26, 2015 New version 3.7.3
  • October 08, 2015 New version 3.7.4
  • October 18, 2015 New version 3.7.5
  • June 30, 2016 New version 3.8.3
  • November 06, 2016 New version 3.8.4
  • November 08, 2016 New version 3.9
  • June 14, 2019 New version 4.1.2
  • August 28, 2019 New version 4.1.3
  • October 05, 2019 New version 4.2
  • October 21, 2019 New version 4.2.1
  • November 04, 2019 New version 4.2.2
  • July 15, 2020 New version 4.2.3
  • October 23, 2020 New version 5.0.2
  • November 12, 2020 New version 5.0.3
  • December 10, 2020 New version 5.0.4
  • August 06, 2021 New version 5.0.5
  • September 29, 2021 New version 5.0.6
  • September 16, 2023 New version 5.0.7

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