# Carnatic Tuner — user reviews

> 9 indexed App Store user reviews of Carnatic Tuner by Ramachandra Mallappa, rated 3.30/5 from 4 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carnatic-tuner/id1132878013/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carnatic-tuner/id1132878013.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 1 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 1

## Most critical reviews (9 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Very bad

*2023-01-22*

No explanation of how to use this app. How do I set it to maya malava goula ragam. It keeps moving. Even when no one is singing it shows

### 1/5 — Does this even work?

*2022-04-25*

I purchased the app and installed it. When I open it the needle spins around crazily flashing several raaga names.  No way to get it to stop. Then I close the app and reopen it sometimes the needle is just stationary no movement even if I try to play my instrument or sing.  

Either I am confused or this app does not work.  Or how does it work??? If it does not work, I need a refund.

### 1/5 — Do NOT buy this

*2017-02-13*

It is a scam. No frequencies are played to support your tuning. Random visual, with a scrolling animation. Does not work. DO NOT BUY THIS.

### 3/5 — Previous UI was better

*2024-12-20*

The developer should seriously consider going back to the previous UI which served the purpose of this app in a much cleaner way.  Flashing raga names for each note at the bottom is a useless distraction.  The app stops functioning and needs to be restarted if other apps using the microphone are turned on - like after receiving a phone call.

### 4/5 — M1 on my keyboard is showing as G3

*2020-12-28*

I like the app and use it a lot. It has an easy to use interface.

**Developer response:** Hello, do you have any other sound in background like Sruthi box? Sruthi box can interfere with the listening of the app. 

Also, please check your keyboard volume is high enough for your iOS device to listen.

### 4/5 — Liked the older UI

*2020-01-31*

It was easier to see where exactly your singing pitch was with the older UI. 

Can we get an option to stick with the older UI version.

**Developer response:** Could you please update and try the latest version? New UI shows all notes in a clock face. Hopefully easier to read.

### 5/5 — Most useful - Simple to use - Loving it

*2020-10-13*

I am a beginner learning Carnatic vocal. Found this app most useful as it tells precisely how I sound. Cross checked this app with a few seasoned vocalists. It points the needle so correctly in the swarms they sing. I love the App.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2020-10-08*

It is a very nice app to check if the swarasthana is correct. I also found another interesting use. If you hum a song, with a base pitch selected, you can get the swaras for the song. Very useful if you are trying to get swaras for a song. One additional feature to record the swaras and display as a string of text will greatly help music learners to easily learn new songs(especially instrumentalists). Please add this feature.

### 5/5 — Not working!

*2020-01-23*

The app suddenly stopped working. When opened it shows ‘OM’ and suddenly closes. It does not even show in family sharing area.

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