# Gecko Tuner — Multi Instrument Tuner

> Multi Instrument Tuner (iPhone/iPad app by Dave Govert Menkehorst.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gecko-tuner/id6763791739 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dave Govert Menkehorst](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891647176)
- Category: Music
- Price: $3.99 (on sale, was $4.99)
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 94 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-04
- Data updated: 2026-07-28
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gecko-tuner/id6763791739/reviews.md

## What is Gecko Tuner?

Gecko Tuner is a professional-grade tuner designed for musicians who demand precision.

Whether you’re tuning a guitar, bass, violin, double bass, ukulele, or banjo, Gecko Tuner delivers ultra-accurate results across all tunings. From standard to alternate and custom setups, you’re always perfectly in tune.

Beyond tuning, Gecko Tuner gives you powerful tools to improve your sound:

• Extreme Precision Tuning – Fast, stable, and highly accurate detection
• Supports Multiple Instruments – Guitar, bass, violin, double bass, ukulele, banjo
• All Tunings Supported – Standard, alternate, and custom tunings
• Drone Player – Practice and improvise in any key
• Spectrum Analyzer – Visualize frequencies, tune by harmonics, and detect feedback
• Find & Control Feedback – Ideal for live and studio use
• AUv3 Plugin Support – Use Gecko Tuner inside your favorite DAWs on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS

Whether you’re on stage, in the studio, or practicing at home, Gecko Tuner gives you the tools to stay perfectly in tune and in control of your sound.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2026.3.8 — 2026-07-26

• New: live Pitch Trace — a scrolling display that shows your tuning history and harmonics in real time, so you can see exactly how your note lands
• Pinch to zoom in on any frequency range; open full-screen for a detailed view while you play
• The spectrogram follows your note automatically and zooms in as you tune in
• Inline concert pitch (A4) control — tap the tuning fork badge to adjust; it turns orange when you're away from 440 Hz
• Auto Gain: the app now adjusts input sensitivity automatically in noisy rehearsal rooms or on stage
• Drone samples updated — guitar, bass, banjo, ukulele, mandolin, violin, viola, cello, and double bass now sound cleaner and more natural

### 2023.6 — 2026-06-16

• New: live Pitch Trace — a scrolling display that shows your tuning history and harmonics in real time, so you can see exactly how your note lands
• Pinch to zoom in on any frequency range; open full-screen for a detailed view while you play
• The spectrogram follows your note automatically and zooms in as you tune in
• Inline concert pitch (A4) control — tap the tuning fork badge to adjust; it turns orange when you're away from 440 Hz
• Auto Gain: the app now adjusts input sensitivity automatically in noisy rehearsal rooms or on stage
• Drone samples updated — guitar, bass, banjo, ukulele, mandolin, violin, viola, cello, and double bass now sound cleaner and more natural

### 2026.3.6 — 2026-05-21

• Reference tones now sound like a clear piano note — always perfectly in tune for every instrument
• Concert pitch (A4) is now adjustable inline with + / − buttons; double-tap the value to reset to 440 Hz
• A4 badge turns orange when concert pitch deviates from 440 Hz
• Instrument selection is now remembered between sessions
• Spectrogram keyboard and grid lines correctly follow the concert pitch setting
• Switching drone type (Cello / Tanpura) no longer interrupts the playing drone

### 1.0 — 2026-05-05

No release notes.

## More apps by Dave Govert Menkehorst

- [Gecko Drums](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gecko-drums/id6761950969)
- [Gecko Comp](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gecko-comp/id6763945154)

All apps by Dave Govert Menkehorst: https://appshunter.io/developer/1891647176

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