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insTuner Free - Chromatic Tuner

insTuner Free - Chromatic Tuner

by Polybeat PTE. LTD.

5K ratings
598 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 20, 2013
  • July 7, 2015

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Developer

Polybeat PTE. LTD.
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This app offers precise chromatic tuning for a wide range of musical instruments. It features an intuitive interface with a unique note wheel and tone generator, supporting various input modes for accurate tuning.

✓Chromatic tuning
✓±1/1000 semitone precision
✓Fixed note wheel display
✓Tone generator
✓Line-in and microphone modes
✓Supports many instruments
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of insTuner Free. Based on 5K reviews and a 4.4/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Music app.

Positive things

  • 🎻Accurate for tuning instruments
  • 🆓Free and no ads
  • 💡Chromatic tuning and tone generator
  • 🎹Works well for various instruments
  • 👍Easy to use and intuitive

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes or freezes on some devices
  • 🔍Struggles with low or high notes
  • 🔧Difficulty tuning certain instruments like kalimbas
  • 💰Paid version doesn't offer much over free version
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What's New in insTuner Free

1.1

July 7, 2015

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. 1. Fixed minor bugs 2. Added integration to other EUMLab's apps 3. Added simplified Chinese support.

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User reviews

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This tuner sucks

This tuner sucks. Don’t waste your time with it. The app isn’t intuitive at all and it’s not free.
August spiesAugust spies

Concert Zither Tuning

This app is brilliant for tuning my 38 string concert Zither. Thanks so much.
Flying bus riderFlying bus rider

Tuning my lure

I’m new to music and this app saved me! Easy to use and tune my lyre harp. Thank you. Highly recommend-
Super easy to use to tune and I love it.
New to Music :)New to Music :)

Very good

Very good
JesuscristoreyJesuscristorey

Best tuning app EVAAAAA!!!

literally the only good tuning app on the entire freaking app store platform. love it!!!
fellatio.frankfellatio.frank
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insTuner - Chromatic Tuner with Tone Generator
insTuner - Chromatic Tuner with Tone Generator

by Polybeat PTE. LTD.

🎵 Music

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$3.99
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Bottom half of screen goes black on some devices

Bug

Tuning dial not working properly

Bug

Incorrect note detection in some cases

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Requested Features

3 requests

Add metronome functionality

Feature

Allow selecting specific notes to tune to

Feature

Improve compatibility with iPad devices

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FAQ

What does insTuner Free do?

insTuner Free is a chromatic tuner designed to help you tune musical instruments quickly and accurately. It utilizes advanced DSP algorithms for high precision and offers an intuitive interface with a unique 'fixed' note wheel for easy pitch detection. It can also function as an electronic pitch pipe.

What are the key features of insTuner Free?

Key features include ±1/1000 semitone precision, a wide tuning range from C0 to B8, a well-designed 'fixed' note wheel display, a tone generator, and support for both Line-in and Built-in Microphone Modes. It is optimized for various iOS devices.

Is insTuner Free really free?

The app is available for free and offers a range of free features. However, it also includes advanced features that can be unlocked through in-app purchases, providing a freemium model.

What instruments can I tune with insTuner Free?

This app is suitable for tuning a vast array of instruments, including acoustic or electric guitar and bass, ukulele, mandolin, banjo, bouzouki, bowed strings, woodwinds, brass, and timpani. Essentially, any instrument that sustains a tone can be tuned.

What are the advanced features available?

Advanced features include Strobe Tuning Mode, Fine Tuning Mode, Historical Curve Mode, FFT Tuning Mode, Real-time Spectrogram Mode, adjustable A4 calibration, over 30 historical temperaments, customizable temperaments, and customizable transposition options for transposing instruments.