# Epoch: Guitar Tuner & Chords — Metronome & Scale Practice

> Music practice companion with tuner, metronome, chord tools, and statistics. (iPhone/iPad app by 磊 潘.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epoch-guitar-tuner-and-chords/id1459345397 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [磊 潘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459345396)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 29 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 32 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2019-05-02
- Data updated: 2026-11-03
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epoch-guitar-tuner-and-chords/id1459345397/reviews.md

## What is Epoch?

Epoch is a tuner, metronome and practice companion for guitar, ukulele and bass, with chord tools, scale practice and statistics that keep track of every minute you play.

TUNER
• Guitar, ukulele and bass tuners: pick a string and the meter tells you when it's in tune.
• Popular alternate tunings such as Drop D, Open G, Open D and half step down, plus your own custom tunings.
• Chromatic tuner with a piano keyboard: play a reference note, or switch to pitch detection to see the note you sing or play, with a live pitch trace.

METRONOME
• Turn the dial to set any tempo from 30 to 250 BPM.
• 2 to 9 beats per bar with an accented first beat, and 1 to 4 clicks per beat.
• A focus timer for timed practice sessions.

GUITAR TOOLS
• Chord library, and beginner chords to start with.
• Chord progressions to play along with.
• Chord change trainer: just play, Epoch hears each chord and counts your changes, one minute per round.
• Scale practice and quizzes, and the CAGED shapes across the whole neck.

PRACTICE STATISTICS
• Practice records itself. Follow your minutes by kind, keep your streak, look back on your history and share your day.

WHEREVER YOU PLAY
• Apple Watch: tune, keep time and track practice from your wrist; sessions sync back to your iPhone.
• Widgets: chord of the day, music theory cards, fretboard and ear quizzes, and your practice stats on the Home Screen.
• Light and dark appearances, landscape layouts and iPad support.

EPOCH PRO
Unlock auto string detection, 88-key pitch detection, custom tunings, all chord voicings, CAGED shapes, chord progressions, guided practice, scale practice and quizzes, metronome rhythms and tap tempo, background playback with a Live Activity, goals and reminders, and iCloud sync. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase.

## Key features

- Guitar, ukulele, and bass tuners
- Alternate and custom tunings
- Metronome with adjustable tempo and beats
- Chord library and change trainer
- Scale practice and quizzes
- Practice statistics and history tracking
- Apple Watch integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EpochPro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| EpochPro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EpochPro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Is Epoch safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Epoch.

## Is Epoch legit?

Epoch: Guitar Tuner & Chords appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Epoch is 83 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epoch-guitar-tuner-and-chords/id1459345397/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The best guitar app

*2020-01-16, version 0.7.3*

I have tried many tuner apps, But this one appeals me most, I like the UI , tune animation and sound effects, it’s quite accurate, the metronome in this app is also easy to use. Love this app Epoch, High recommendation

## Frequently asked questions about Epoch

### What instruments can Epoch tune?

Epoch can tune guitar, ukulele, and bass. It offers popular alternate tunings and allows for custom tunings. The app also features a chromatic tuner with a piano keyboard for reference notes or pitch detection.

### What practice tools does Epoch offer besides tuning?

Epoch includes a metronome with tempos from 30 to 250 BPM, adjustable beats per bar, and a focus timer. It also provides a chord library, chord progressions, a chord change trainer, and scale practice with quizzes.

### How does Epoch track practice?

Epoch automatically records your practice sessions, tracking minutes by instrument type and maintaining your practice streak. You can review your practice history and share your daily progress.

### Can I use Epoch on my Apple Watch?

Yes, Epoch is available on Apple Watch, allowing you to tune, keep time, and track practice directly from your wrist. Your practice sessions sync back to your iPhone.

### What features are included in Epoch Pro?

Epoch Pro unlocks advanced features like auto string detection, 88-key pitch detection, custom tunings, all chord voicings, CAGED shapes, chord progressions, guided practice, metronome tap tempo, background playback, goals, reminders, and iCloud sync.

### What are the subscription options for Epoch Pro?

Epoch Pro offers a monthly subscription for $2.99, a yearly subscription for $19.99 with a 14-day free trial, or a one-time lifetime purchase.

### Is Epoch suitable for beginners?

Yes, Epoch is suitable for beginners, offering beginner chords to start with and tools like the chord change trainer to help build proficiency. The practice statistics can also motivate new learners.

### Does Epoch have ads?

Epoch does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for the Epoch Pro subscription.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.1 — 2026-11-02

Epoch 2.0 is a whole new Epoch.

• A fresh look: every page redesigned in glass, in both light and dark appearances.
• Guitar tools: chord library, beginner chords, chord progressions to play along with, scale practice and quizzes, and the CAGED neck.
• Chord change trainer: just play, Epoch hears each chord and counts your changes, one minute at a time.
• Practice statistics: practice records itself. Follow your progress by kind, look back on your history and share your day.
• Widgets: chord of the day, music theory cards, fretboard and ear quizzes, and your practice stats on the Home Screen.
• Apple Watch: tune, keep time and track practice from your wrist; sessions sync back to your iPhone.
• Landscape and bigger screens: turn your iPhone on its side, or open Epoch on iPad, for layouts made for the space.

### 2.0.0 — 2026-10-31

Epoch 2.0 is a whole new Epoch.

• A fresh look: every page redesigned in glass, in both light and dark appearances.
• Guitar tools: chord library, beginner chords, chord progressions to play along with, scale practice and quizzes, and the CAGED neck.
• Chord change trainer: just play, Epoch hears each chord and counts your changes, one minute at a time.
• Practice statistics: practice records itself. Follow your progress by kind, look back on your history and share your day.
• Widgets: chord of the day, music theory cards, fretboard and ear quizzes, and your practice stats on the Home Screen.
• Apple Watch: tune, keep time and track practice from your wrist; sessions sync back to your iPhone.
• Landscape and bigger screens: turn your iPhone on its side, or open Epoch on iPad, for layouts made for the space.

### 1.5.5 — 2026-05-16

Long time no see!

Improved tuner experience
Improved metronome accuracy
Fixed lock screen widget

### 1.5.4 — 2025-08-25

bug fix & performance improvement

### 1.5.3 — 2025-01-05

Happy new year!!!
- bug fix & improvements

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