PolyRhythmic Metronome
Music & Audio In-app purchases
Master polyrhythms with visual grids, speed trainer & 20+ sounds.
- Downloads
- 1K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Jul 16
- 2026 · v1.0.5
Screenshots
About PolyRhythmic Metronome
Master complex polyrhythms with a visual, interactive metronome built for serious practice.
Polyrhythmic Metronome turns confusing cross-rhythms into clear, color-coded grids. See exactly where each beat lands, hear every layer with professional-quality sounds, and build your skills with tools designed by musicians.
VISUAL POLYRHYTHM GRID ★ Color-coded vertical grid shows how rhythms align beat by beat ★ Tap any beat to cycle through accent, normal, and ghost dynamics ★ Real-time playback indicator moves through subdivisions ★ Fullscreen practice mode for focused sessions
FLEXIBLE RHYTHM SETUP
★ 12 preset polyrhythms: 2:3, 3:4, 5:4, 7:4, 2:3:4, 3:4:5, and more
★ Adjust each layer from 1 to 16 beats for custom combinations
★ Add a third rhythm layer for advanced patterns
★ Instant subdivision calculation
20+ INSTRUMENT SOUNDS
★ Drums: kick, snare, hi-hat, cowbell, crash, clap, rim shot, toms
★ Pitched tones and piano sounds
★ Assign different sounds to each layer for maximum clarity
TEMPO CONTROLS
★ BPM range: 20–300
★ Slider, direct input, and tap tempo
★ Per-track volume, mute, and solo controls
GHOST MODE — Train Your Inner Pulse
★ Randomly mutes beats so you fill the gaps internally
★ Adjustable mute probability (10%–80%)
★ First beat always sounds as your anchor
★ New random pattern every loop
SPEED TRAINER — Build Tempo Gradually
★ Auto-increments BPM after a set number of bars
★ Configure start/target BPM, bars per step, and increment
★ Systematic practice that eliminates frustration
PDF EXPORT
★ Generate printable rhythm training sheets
★ Includes grid, BPM, and practice tips
FREE FEATURES
All 2-layer polyrhythm presets, full sound library (20+ instruments), BPM 20–300, tap tempo, interactive accent grid, per-track volume and mute.
PRO FEATURES
3-layer polyrhythms, Ghost Mode, Speed Trainer, fullscreen mode, PDF export, solo mode. 7-day free trial — then $1.99/month or $9.99 lifetime.
Whether you're a drummer working on 7:4, a pianist tackling cross-rhythms, or a student preparing for an audition — this is your practice partner.
Polyrhythmic Metronome turns confusing cross-rhythms into clear, color-coded grids. See exactly where each beat lands, hear every layer with professional-quality sounds, and build your skills with tools designed by musicians.
VISUAL POLYRHYTHM GRID ★ Color-coded vertical grid shows how rhythms align beat by beat ★ Tap any beat to cycle through accent, normal, and ghost dynamics ★ Real-time playback indicator moves through subdivisions ★ Fullscreen practice mode for focused sessions
FLEXIBLE RHYTHM SETUP
★ 12 preset polyrhythms: 2:3, 3:4, 5:4, 7:4, 2:3:4, 3:4:5, and more
★ Adjust each layer from 1 to 16 beats for custom combinations
★ Add a third rhythm layer for advanced patterns
★ Instant subdivision calculation
20+ INSTRUMENT SOUNDS
★ Drums: kick, snare, hi-hat, cowbell, crash, clap, rim shot, toms
★ Pitched tones and piano sounds
★ Assign different sounds to each layer for maximum clarity
TEMPO CONTROLS
★ BPM range: 20–300
★ Slider, direct input, and tap tempo
★ Per-track volume, mute, and solo controls
GHOST MODE — Train Your Inner Pulse
★ Randomly mutes beats so you fill the gaps internally
★ Adjustable mute probability (10%–80%)
★ First beat always sounds as your anchor
★ New random pattern every loop
SPEED TRAINER — Build Tempo Gradually
★ Auto-increments BPM after a set number of bars
★ Configure start/target BPM, bars per step, and increment
★ Systematic practice that eliminates frustration
PDF EXPORT
★ Generate printable rhythm training sheets
★ Includes grid, BPM, and practice tips
FREE FEATURES
All 2-layer polyrhythm presets, full sound library (20+ instruments), BPM 20–300, tap tempo, interactive accent grid, per-track volume and mute.
PRO FEATURES
3-layer polyrhythms, Ghost Mode, Speed Trainer, fullscreen mode, PDF export, solo mode. 7-day free trial — then $1.99/month or $9.99 lifetime.
Whether you're a drummer working on 7:4, a pianist tackling cross-rhythms, or a student preparing for an audition — this is your practice partner.
What’s new
Version 1.0.5 · Updated July 16, 2026
What's new • New: single-layer rhythms and per-step subdivision editing. • Fixed: speed trainer and ghost mode now work correctly during looped playback. • Smoother controls: refined play/pause animation, bigger tempo slider, clearer mute/solo. • Minor fixes and polish.
User reviews
cool
Has some cool functionality. I don't play often enough to want to pay a 10 dollar subscription. but it is fun to set up a 2:3:7 Poly and mess with tones over it
Love the simple uncluttered interface. Hope you add lower bpm (1-300). All in all a great, very helpful app
Alternatives to PolyRhythmic Metronome
Looking for apps like PolyRhythmic Metronome? Here are 4 similar Android apps on Google Play. All of them are free to download.
-
Ear'N'Play: Ear training
-
Scale Master Guitar & Bass
-
Guitar Progression Generator
-
Ear Enhancer: For Better Ears
| App | Rating | Price | Installs | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PolyRhythmic Metronome | – | Free | 1,000+ | Jul 16, 2026 | |
| Ear'N'Play: Ear training | – | Free | 100+ | May 12, 2026 | Compare |
| Scale Master Guitar & Bass | – | Free | 5,000+ | Jul 16, 2026 | Compare |
| Guitar Progression Generator | – | Free | 100+ | – | Compare |
| Ear Enhancer: For Better Ears | – | Free | 50+ | Feb 11, 2022 | Compare |