# Metronome

> A simple and elegant metronome

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bobek.metronome](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bobek.metronome)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.bobek.metronome`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Philipp Bobek
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 60,949
- **Rating:** 4.69 / 5 (182 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-02
- **First published:** 2022-08-24
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 3.80 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bobek.metronome)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://philipp-bobek.de/metronome-privacy.html](https://philipp-bobek.de/metronome-privacy.html)

## Description

Metronome is a straightforward and elegant Chrome extension designed to assist musicians in practicing effectively. It offers adjustable beats and subdivisions, allowing precise control over tempo. Beat visualization helps keep rhythm clear, while gap ticks improve timing accuracy.

Enjoy features like tap tempo for setting your pace on the fly, and toggle between light and dark themes based on your preference. Metronome is completely free of advertisements, trackers, or any distracting elements, ensuring a smooth and focused practice session. Its minimalist design and user-friendly interface make it ideal for all skill levels. Have fun improving your musical timing with Metronome!

## Rankings

- #275,615 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `com.bobek.metronome.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the Metronome app for its simplicity, intuitive UI, open-source nature, and ad-free experience. It reliably performs basic metronome functions with useful features like visual indicators and beat subdivisions, making it suitable for music students and practitioners. However, some users wish for more advanced options like custom beat strengths and support for more than eight beats to enhance functionality.

### Pros

- Simple and intuitive user interface.
- Open-source and free without ads or in-app purchases.
- Performs the basic metronome function effectively and reliably.
- Suitable for music teaching and practice with visual indicators and customizable beat subdivisions.
- Minimalist design that meets essential user needs without unnecessary features.

### Cons

- Lacks some advanced features that more experienced users might want.
- Limited to only 8 beats with no option for more.
- Could benefit from custom strength settings for each beat.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bobek.metronome)