# Fine Tuner - Chromatic Tuner — Guitar, bass, violin and more!

> Minimalistic chromatic tuner for string instruments with custom tuning options. (iPhone/iPad app by 9928189 Canada Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fine-tuner-chromatic-tuner/id877102884 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [9928189 Canada Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1172014471)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 516 App Store ratings · 201 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-05-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fine-tuner-chromatic-tuner/id877102884/reviews.md

## What is Fine Tuner?

Fine Tuner is a light-weight, minimalistic tuner with a user interface optimized for guitar, bass, violin, ukulele, banjo and other string instruments. It utilizes your device's built-in microphone. The app includes dozens of guitar tunings as well as several tunings for a variety of other instruments. Fine Tuner also has the ability to tune to a custom note and can be used to tune almost any instrument.

The free version of the app includes standard guitar, drop d, and double drop d tunings.

Features

- Built in tunings for guitar, bass, 4-string / 5-string banjo, ukulele, violin, viola, cello, mandolin, cuarto, charango. 
- Support for changing the standard A tuning (e.g. 432 Hz).
- Auto mode for minimal app interaction while tuning.
- Dark mode.

## Key features

- Minimalistic UI
- Built-in tunings for multiple instruments
- Custom note tuning
- Adjustable A tuning frequency
- Auto-tuning mode
- Dark mode

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Fine Tuner?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Accurate tuning
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 💡 Supports various tunings including 432Hz
- 🚀 Quick and responsive
- 👍 Useful for multiple instruments (guitar, violin, etc.)

**Cons**

- 🔒 Paywall for advanced tuning options
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with latest iOS versions
- 🐛 Feedback/noise issues on some devices
- 🐛 Tuning not always precise

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Microphone not working on latest iOS
- Causing static/feedback on some devices
- Tuning not accurate, leading to broken strings

**Most requested features**

- Allow creating custom tunings
- Add auto-switching between strings
- Improve tuning accuracy, especially for lower notes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 201)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fine-tuner-chromatic-tuner/id877102884/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Multi-Musician

*2026-02-04*

A great tuning it works on all my instruments, including a few that are not shown in emojis good job creating this.
I play music in 49 states multiple cities all through Canada every Providence, multiple cities twice Europe, eight countries multiple cities

### 5/5 — Fantastic tuner

*2026-02-01, version 2.8*

It’s honestly worth the few bucks. It works 100% accurate down to the hertz, also has a bunch of different tunings available. Highly recommend, easy to use.

### 5/5 — Support needed

*2026-01-24, version 2.8*

My favourite tuner until switching to a new device. Unable to purchase or restore pro features which leaves it almost useless now. Please fix this.

### 4/5 — Now you can tune to 432!

*2025-12-21, version 2.8*

I should warn you though… It will be hard to go back to 440. I love free apps, and this one would’ve gotten five stars if I didn’t have to manually touch the screen every time I wanted to tune, a different string.

### 1/5 — перестал работать

*2025-09-01*

все было отлично несколько лет, но буквально месяц назад перестал «слышать ноты» улавливает звук через раз

### 4/5 — Great but missing one feature

*2025-07-02*

This app is great, but there is one missing feature that would make it perfect, and that is the be able to make custom tunings. I play a lot of songs that have nonstandard tuning and it is a PAIN to scroll through the entire scale to find each note for all 6 strings. It also stinks because there are tunings I only use for specific songs, and it is a pain to have to memorize the tunings for a single song when I could just make a custom tuning for it if the app had that capability. Please consider adding this function, it seems like a small change that would go a long way.

### 4/5 — Fine tuner

*2025-06-22, version 2.8*

Does what it says on the tin. No nonsense, I especially like that it displays the frequencies of what it is you are tuning. Very helpful. Thanks so much.

### 1/5 — used to be good

*2025-06-13, version 2.8*

you guys totally gouched this app. Used to be great. barely works now

### 5/5 — Favourite tuner

*2025-03-16, version 2.8*

Would love an option to set tuning to a=435

### 5/5 — My goto

*2025-01-25, version 2.8*

Has been my go-to tuning app for years and continue to be very happy

## Frequently asked questions about Fine Tuner

### What does Fine Tuner do?

Fine Tuner is a minimalistic chromatic tuner designed for string instruments. It uses your device's microphone to help you accurately tune instruments like guitars, basses, violins, and ukuleles.

### What instruments can I tune with this app?

The app supports a wide range of string instruments including guitar, bass, 4-string/5-string banjo, ukulele, violin, viola, cello, mandolin, cuarto, and charango. It also allows tuning to custom notes for almost any instrument.

### Is Fine Tuner free to use?

A free version of the app is available, which includes standard guitar, drop d, and double drop d tunings. Additional tunings and features are available through in-app purchases.

### What are the key features of Fine Tuner?

Key features include a minimalistic interface, built-in tunings for many instruments, support for custom note tuning, the ability to change standard A tuning frequency, an auto-tuning mode for ease of use, and a dark mode option.

### Can I tune my instrument to a specific frequency other than standard A=440 Hz?

Yes, the app supports changing the standard A tuning frequency. This allows you to tune to alternative frequencies, such as 432 Hz, for specific musical needs or preferences.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.9 — 2026-04-12

Fixes issue with microphone not working in iOS 26.4+.

### 2.8 — 2024-10-28

Reduce jumpiness of frequency detection for environments with background noise.

### 2.7 — 2024-10-15

Fixes bugs on iOS 18.

### 2.6 — 2024-10-14

Fix buzzing on iOS 18

### 2.5 — 2023-08-20

Favoriting support: you can now pin favorite tunings for faster access.

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