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Questions, bugs and ideas are welcome. For a bug report, include your device, OS version, app version and what happened: the tempo and meter, and whether the screen was off.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change the tempo while it plays?
Yes. Tempo, meter, subdivision, swing and gap training can all change during a practice. The change starts on the next beat, without restarting. Tap the large number to turn the tempo dial or pick a tempo you use often; tap the number on the dial to type one. Hold − or + to move quickly.
What is gap training?
Two bars of click, then two bars of silence. Keep the time yourself and land back on the one when the click returns.
How do 6/8, 9/8 and 12/8 work?
The tempo counts dotted quarters, the pulse you feel in compound time. Choose Eighths to hear all three eighths of each pulse, or Sixteenths for six clicks per pulse.
Does it keep playing with the screen off?
Yes, by default. Lock the phone or switch apps and the click continues. On Android a notification shows the practice with a Finish & save button. On iPhone and iPad, the lock screen shows Mintronome with a control that finishes the practice when Play along with music is off. To turn background play off, open Settings (the sliders icon) and switch off Keep playing with the screen off.
Can I play along with music from another app?
Open Settings and turn on Play along with music. Your music keeps playing under the click. On iPhone and iPad, return to Mintronome to finish the practice; Mintronome's lock screen controls are unavailable in this mode. When it is off, starting a practice pauses other audio for a clean click, and the lock screen controls are available.
Why did my practice stop by itself?
A practice ends and is saved when a call comes in, when headphones are unplugged, or when another app takes over the audio while Play along with music is off. If Keep playing with the screen off is switched off, leaving the app also ends it.
The click is too quiet.
The click follows your media volume. Press the volume buttons while it plays. For drums, headphones help most.
How do I delete a practice?
Open the journal (the clock icon), swipe the session to the left, and tap Undo if it was a mistake.
When do ads appear?
Never while you practice. There is a small banner in the journal and, at most once a day, a full-screen ad after a practice of ten minutes or more that you end with Finish & save. There are no full-screen ads in the first week.
How do I remove ads, or get them back off on a new phone?
Settings → Ads → Remove ads is a one-time purchase. On a new device or after reinstalling, sign in with the same Apple ID or Google account. The app checks by itself, or tap Restore purchase in the same place.
What if the store is unavailable or my purchase cannot be confirmed?
Check your internet connection and store account. In Settings → Ads, use Retry store connection if it is shown. To check an earlier purchase, tap Restore purchase. A connection or confirmation failure does not mean you need to buy again.
Can I restore an App Store purchase on Android, or a Google Play purchase on iPhone?
No. Restore purchase uses the store on your device. An App Store purchase cannot be restored through Google Play, or vice versa.
How do I get a refund?
Payments are handled by Apple or Google. Ask for a refund through the App Store (reportaproblem.apple.com) or Google Play.
Where is my practice history stored?
Only on this device. Mintronome has no account or server, so the developer cannot see or recover it. Uninstalling removes it, although your phone's own backup may restore it.