Tactus
John Roy Music iPhoneiPadiPod touchApple Watch
Tactus is a free Music app for iPhone and iPad by John Roy. Requires iOS 17.0. Updated May 2, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 2 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- May 2
- 2026 · v1.3
Screenshots
About Tactus
Tactus may refer to: Pulse (music). Tactus is a free, precision metronome and music toolkit built for musicians who take their craft seriously. Whether you're practicing scales, tracking ensemble drift on stage, or tuning up before a set, iMentronome has you covered — with no ads, no in-app purchases, and no compromises. METRONOME Ultra-precise timing from 40–240 BPM using a high-resolution timer Tap Tempo — set your tempo by feel, averaged over 4 taps 9 time signatures: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8 Audible click with accented downbeat, visual beat indicator Plays in the background — screen stays on while you practice AUTO-DETECT Hold your phone near any music and tap Listen Tactus detects BPM and time signature using microphone analysis Browse detected tempo candidates in a carousel and select the match PLAY ALONG / DRIFT METER Practice to the click and see exactly how tight you are Real-time drift meter shows rushing vs. dragging in ±20 BPM range Color-coded zones for instant visual feedback while you play CHROMATIC GUITAR TUNER FFT-powered pitch detection with sub-Hz accuracy 11 tuning presets — Standard, Drop D, Eb, D Standard, Drop C, Open G, Open D, Open E, DADGAD, plus 12-string variations Reliable low-string detection with sub-harmonic analysis STAGE MONITOR Pass-through mic-to-headphone monitoring for in-ear mix simulation 3-band EQ (Low / Mid / High) + input gain control Optimized for iPhone microphone characteristics APPLE WATCH Full remote control from your wrist — start, stop, adjust BPM and time signature Haptic feedback: strong pulse on beat 1, light taps on every beat Designed for watchOS 10 and later MORE iPhone haptic feedback on every beat System / Light / Dark mode with a warm, musician-friendly dark theme Full VoiceOver accessibility support Settings persist across launches Built-in interactive tutorial All audio processing is on-device — your microphone audio is never recorded or transmitted Tactus is free and always will be.
App privacy
The developer, John Roy, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Alternatives to Tactus
Looking for apps like Tactus? Here are 6 similar apps on the App Store. The highest rated is Kizamu: Metronome & BPM Finder (4.7/5), and all 6 are free to download.
-
Sa Re Ga Ma Sur Pitch Monitor
-
AutoMaster
-
Kizamu: Metronome & BPM Finder
4.7
-
Absolute Pitch Trainer
3.7
-
Metsa Metronome and Tuner
3.8
-
PitchPerfect: Tuner
| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tactus | – | Free | May 2, 2026 | |
| Sa Re Ga Ma Sur Pitch Monitor | – | Free | Sep 11, 2026 | Compare |
| AutoMaster | – | Free | Oct 12, 2026 | Compare |
| Kizamu: Metronome & BPM Finder | 4.7 / 5 (3) | Free | Oct 3, 2026 | Compare |
| Absolute Pitch Trainer | 3.7 / 5 (3) | Free | Oct 25, 2026 | Compare |
| Metsa Metronome and Tuner | 3.8 / 5 (5) | Free | Nov 17, 2024 | Compare |
| PitchPerfect: Tuner | – | Free | Oct 20, 2026 | Compare |
Compare Tactus with the top alternatives: ratings, updates, ASO score and keyword gaps →