We analyzed 11 negative reviews from the top 5 Metronome apps on the App Store. Here's what users hate most.
Ranked by frequency — how often each complaint appears in negative reviews.
27% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"The tone is too harsh for me. It makes me dizzy. I need something softer."
"Works but WHAT IS THIS NOISE!?!?!? NOT EVEN A REGULAR SOUND IT SOUNDS AWFUL!!!"
27% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"So dead simple that it's dead. Just sits there. Won't start."
"Downloaded it and hit the play button and nothing happened"
18% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"Got it on the fist 6months playing the instrument and quickly needed to get a new one because was literally to simple"
"Its not what i need, it just taps."
18% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"The tempo is jumping around drastically and the volume is swelling up and down."
"Terrible I tried to do piano and it kept stopping"
9% of negative reviews mention this issue.
"You changed the app and removed information regarding tempo. ☹️"
Design and usability issues driving negative reviews.
Multiple users report the play button is non-functional, making the app completely unusable on initial download
"So dead simple that it's dead. Just sits there. Won't start."
The harsh tone quality triggers dizziness and negative physical reactions, especially problematic for vestibular rehab users
"The tone is too harsh for me. It makes me dizzy. I need something softer."
Tempo and volume fluctuate unexpectedly, and app stops mid-practice session
"The tempo is jumping around drastically and the volume is swelling up and down."
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