Question 1

Is TempoFix free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TempoFix has a meaningful free tier with no purchase required: practice timer, session notes, history, streak tracking, unlimited reminders, standard metronome, chromatic tuner, core chord and scale study in C/C#, basic chord progressions, easy ear training, beginner voice training, and one session recording per day.

Question 2

Do I need to create an account?

Accepted Answer

No account, no sign-up, no email required — ever. TempoFix works fully offline and all your practice data stays on your device. Just download and play.

Question 3

Which platforms is TempoFix available on?

Accepted Answer

TempoFix is available on iOS (iPhone and iPad, iOS 16+), Android (phones and tablets, Android 8.0+). A native Apple Watch companion is included for iOS users.

Question 4

Which instruments is TempoFix designed for?

Accepted Answer

TempoFix is built for any musician. The metronome, timer, reminders, ear training, and scale reference work for any instrument. The chord diagrams and guitar tuner are guitar-focused, but all other tools are instrument-agnostic.

Question 5

Does TempoFix have an Apple Watch app?

Accepted Answer

Yes — TempoFix includes a native Apple Watch companion app. It runs two core tools directly on your wrist: a practice timer and a full metronome. No need to take out your phone while you're playing.

Question 6

What can I do with the Apple Watch companion?

Accepted Answer

The Watch companion gives you a 30-minute practice timer with a circular progress ring, and a full metronome with adjustable BPM and time signatures. Start or pause your session from your wrist, and session data syncs back to your iPhone automatically.

Question 7

Does the metronome vibrate on Apple Watch?

Accepted Answer

Yes — on every beat 1 (the downbeat), your Apple Watch delivers a haptic tap. It's the accent beat only, so you feel the pulse of the bar without a buzz on every single click. Perfect for maintaining tempo hands-free while you're focused on playing.

Question 8

Does the Apple Watch app need my phone nearby?

Accepted Answer

No. The Watch companion runs independently. You can start a timer or metronome session straight from your wrist — your iPhone doesn't need to be in reach. Timer events are queued and synced back to your phone whenever it reconnects.

Question 9

I'm just starting out. What should I focus on in TempoFix?

Accepted Answer

Start with Practice Reminders and the Session Timer — building a daily habit matters more than chasing advanced features too early. In the free tier, use the 4/4 metronome, beginner voice modes, and the C/C# chord and scale tools for short, focused sessions. Example: spend 10 minutes on a slow chord change, then write one quick session note about what to fix tomorrow.

Question 10

How can TempoFix help me as an intermediate player?

Accepted Answer

This is where Premium becomes especially useful. Move from C/C# into all 12 keys, compare Dorian and Mixolydian progressions, add 5/4 or 7/8 to your metronome work, and start using Medium ear training to connect what you hear to what you play. Example: practice a ii-V-I in one key, then transpose it and test yourself by ear before checking the answer.

Question 11

I'm an advanced player. What does TempoFix offer?

Accepted Answer

Premium gives advanced players real depth: all 12 keys, all modes, non-root chord inversions, Hard ear training, expert voice modes, unlimited recordings, and deeper analytics. Example: shed a Harmonic Minor progression, record the take, check whether your time drifts in the harder sections, then send the recording to a teacher or collaborator if Session Share is enabled on your account.

Question 12

Is TempoFix a replacement for a music teacher?

Accepted Answer

No — and it's not meant to be. A great teacher gives you musical guidance, real-time feedback, and personal direction that no app can replace. TempoFix is what supports the hours between lessons: reminders, timing, theory references, and focused drills. With Premium, you can also keep a stronger feedback loop through recordings and Session Share for eligible users as rollout expands.

Question 13

What's included in Premium?

Accepted Answer

Premium unlocks the deeper practice and theory layers of TempoFix: All 144 chord progressions — all 8 modes, all 12 keys, all complexity levels. All 12 chord and scale roots, plus non-root chord inversions. Advanced metronome time signatures — 5/4, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8, and more. Alternate guitar and bass tunings — Drop D, Open G, DADGAD, 12-string, and more. Ear training Medium and Hard across all 9 exercise types. Voice training intermediate and expert modes. Daily Practice — a chord, scale, and progression prompt every day. Unlimited session recordings. Session Share for eligible Premium users as rollout expands. Home Deep Dive analytics. Platinum and Legendary achievement badges

Question 14

How does Daily Practice help me improve?

Accepted Answer

Daily Practice is a Premium feature that gives you a fresh chord, scale, and progression each day, then links you straight into the right practice tools. It's useful when you want a ready-made warm-up: for example, hear the day's progression, loop the matching scale, and improvise in the same key for five focused minutes.

Question 15

Can I share my practice session recordings?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Session Share is a Premium feature that is rolling out via Remote Config. When it is enabled on your account, you can share session details and optional audio through your device's native share sheet to a teacher, bandmate, or study group. Free users can still record one session per day; Premium removes the recording limit.

Question 16

Is Premium a subscription?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TempoFix Premium is a subscription managed through the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). In the US storefront it's $4.99/month or $44.99/year, with local pricing varying by region. You can cancel any time through your App Store or Google Play subscription settings, and access stays active until the end of the billing period.

Question 17

Can I use Premium on multiple devices?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your Premium subscription is tied to your App Store or Google Play account. Sign in with the same account on any device, then open the Premium/upgrade screen and tap Restore Purchases to reactivate at no extra cost.

Question 18

What is the refund policy?

Accepted Answer

Refunds are handled by Apple (App Store) or Google (Google Play) according to their respective policies. We don't process refunds directly — please contact Apple or Google Support if you need one.

Question 19

How many chord progressions does TempoFix include?

Accepted Answer

TempoFix includes 144 chord progressions across 8 musical modes (Major, Natural Minor, Harmonic Minor, Dorian, Mixolydian, Phrygian, Lydian, Locrian), 3 complexity levels (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced), and all 12 keys. Free users can explore Basic progressions in Major and Natural Minor in C and C#. Premium unlocks the full library so you can compare modal colors and practice harmony in musical context.

Question 20

How does Voice Training work?

Accepted Answer

Voice Training uses your device's microphone to detect pitch in real time and displays your pitch curve against target blocks on a live arena canvas. Free includes Pitch Matching, Call & Match, and Range Finder. Premium adds Echo Intervals, Interval Jumps, and Vocal Agility for singers who want stronger interval accuracy, control, and agility.

Question 21

What musical notation systems does TempoFix support?

Accepted Answer

TempoFix supports three note display systems: English (C, D, E), Romance/solfege (Do, Re, Mi), and German (uses H for B-natural). Your notation preference carries through chord reference, scale reference, chord progressions, ear training, voice training, tuner note labels, and Daily Practice, so theory stays readable in the system you actually use.

Question 22

Does TempoFix work without an internet connection?

Accepted Answer

Yes, completely. Every feature — metronome, tuner, ear training, voice training, chords, scales, chord progressions, reminders, stats — works 100% offline. No Wi-Fi or cellular data required after download.

Question 23

Does the tuner record or store audio?

Accepted Answer

No. The guitar tuner uses your device's microphone only to detect pitch in real time. Audio is processed locally on your device and is never recorded, saved, or transmitted anywhere.

Question 24

What happens to my practice data if I reinstall the app?

Accepted Answer

Practice data is stored locally on your device. Uninstalling the app will remove that data. We recommend backing up your device regularly via iCloud or Google backup to preserve app data across reinstalls.

Question 25

Does the app support dark mode?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TempoFix has full light and dark mode support. The app respects your system preference by default, and you can also toggle it manually within the app.

Question 26

Does TempoFix track me or collect personal data?

Accepted Answer

No personal data is ever collected. The mobile app uses Firebase Analytics for anonymous, aggregated feature usage — no names, IDs, or fingerprints. Crashlytics sends technical-only crash reports (app version, device type, stack trace) if the app crashes, solely to fix bugs. The TempoFix website uses Umami, a cookieless analytics tool that does not track you across sites. None of this data is ever sold or shared.

Question 27

How do I contact support?

Accepted Answer

You can reach us by email at

Question 28

How do I report a bug or send a suggestion?

Accepted Answer

The easiest way is the in-app report button — a red circle with an exclamation mark at the bottom-left of any screen on iPhone, or bottom-right on iPad and tablets. Tap it to send a bug report or suggestion directly from wherever you are in the app. It's available to all users, free or Premium. You can also email us at our support address — we read every message.

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