# InTune – Tuning Practice — Improve your ear

> App to improve musical intonation and pitch discrimination using research-backed methods. (iPhone/iPad app by Half Note Labs.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intune-tuning-practice/id580791793 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Half Note Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118068113)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 545 App Store ratings · 135 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 86 MB
- Languages: American English, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Swedish
- Released: 2012-12-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intune-tuning-practice/id580791793/reviews.md

## What is InTune?

Improve your ear for tuning and intonation with this beautiful app.

• Improve your musical intonation — one of the most important skills a musician can have.
• Leverage 25 years of academic research on how to train intonation.
• Track your progress and compete on Game Center.
• Add on beautiful instrument sounds, including piano, guitar, violin, cello, clarinet, banjo, flute, French horn, trombone, and trumpet.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

“A brilliantly simple game of precision hearing…ingenious. It will absolutely help you develop a more discerning ear.”
— Voice Council Magazine

“Very easy to use…a fun and useful addition to your practice toolbox.”
— Horn World

“There are a number of ear training apps available for the iPhone, but InTune has actual science to back it up.”
— discchord

“I have your app on my phone and love it!!!”
— David P. Schurger, orchestra director, Indiana

“Excellent...it’s made a remarkable difference this past year in my ability to rehearse complex 20th and 21st century music!”
— Paul Piazza, conductor/composer, LA

THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE APP

InTune began as a way for researchers to test pitch discrimination, the ability to differentiate pitches that are close together. But then researchers discovered that musicians improved the more often they played – 3x faster than those who didn’t. Download for free and see if InTune works for you!

HELP US IMPROVE!

We’re always improving InTune and love hearing from users. Please send your comments and requests to support@halfnotelabs.com.

## Key features

- Improve musical intonation
- 25 years of academic research
- Track progress
- Compete on Game Center
- Add instrument sounds
- Pitch discrimination training

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $0.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| InTune French Horn Add-on | $0.99 | one-time |
| InTune Tuba Add-on | $0.99 | one-time |
| InTune Viola Add-on | $0.99 | one-time |
| Timpani | $0.99 | one-time |
| InTune Clarinet Add-on | $0.99 | one-time |
| InTune Piano Add-on | $0.99 | one-time |
| InTune Double Bass Add-on | $0.99 | one-time |
| InTune Violin Add-on | $0.99 | one-time |
| InTune Cello Add-on | $0.99 | one-time |
| Guitar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Trumpet | $0.99 | one-time |
| Trombone | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flute | $0.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #44 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

## What do users think of InTune?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Great concept/basic app
- 👍 Fun and straightforward
- 👍 Helps improve pitch perception
- 👍 Useful for music teaching
- 👍 Addictive and fun

**Cons**

- 🐛 App Freeze
- 🐛 Oboe timbre inconsistent
- 🐛 Timpani sounds just terrible
- 🐛 Flute sound is really horrible
- 🐛 Not for Iphone13

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes mid-round
- Oboe timbre is inconsistent
- Timpani sounds are poor quality
- Flute sound is low quality
- Compatibility issues with iPhone 13

**Most requested features**

- Ability to replay the tones
- Option to start from any level
- Ability to choose different intervals
- Option to turn off 3-strike mode
- Ability to save personal best scores

## Recent user reviews (10 of 135)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intune-tuning-practice/id580791793/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Good app

*2026-06-01, version 5.0.3*

It would be better if it gave feedback besides a thumb up or down. Maybe some coaching.

### 4/5 — Could be even better

*2026-04-28*

Really nice app! Just missing a couple things that would make it perfect:

1) Let users start at (or even stay at) any level. It feels like waste of time getting through the lower levels each time. Would rather spend that time actually practicing.

2) Please consider adding a "same pitch/in tune" option (along with higher and lower)! I've found I've gotten good at distinguishing sharp versus flat in the app, but I have a lot of trouble distinguishing slightly flat versus in tune, which is a big barrier when tuning and adjusting intonation in the real world.

### 1/5 — Each instrument costs an additional dollar

*2026-04-25, version 5.0.3*

For a simple game, it’s not worth $23 extra to use all the instruments. $1 is honestly too much for the entire app as it is

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2026-04-05, version 5.0.3*

Fantismo

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2026-03-11, version 5.0.3*

I love that now there’s a way for me to fine tuning my hearing. And I love how simple it is.  Great job!

### 4/5 — 1

*2026-03-07*

给个重播功能就好了

### 5/5 — Fun and great training

*2026-02-18, version 5.0.3*

This app is totally addictive and my scores are gradually getting higher, so I know my ear is learning. I got it to improve my intonation on guitar string bends. It’s early in the process, but I’m optimistic.

### 1/5 — App Freeze

*2026-01-29, version 5.0.3*

the app will freeze mid round and make you restart app

### 4/5 — Great concept/basic app

*2025-11-09, version 5.0.3*

This is fine as far as it goes but it would be helpful to have a record of past performance, it would be helpful not to waste time starting with the easy ones every time and it would be helpful to be able to rehear the ones I get wrong.

### 5/5 — Sehr gut

*2025-08-25*

Ich finde die App sehr hilfreich. 
Bei unter 3% eines Halbtons fängt es an unsauber zu klingen und man kann es teilweise gar nicht mehr rausfinden.

## Frequently asked questions about InTune

### What does InTune do?

InTune is designed to help musicians improve their ear for tuning and intonation. It uses methods backed by 25 years of academic research to train your ability to differentiate pitches and achieve accurate musical intonation.

### What are the key features of InTune?

Key features include improving musical intonation, leveraging academic research for training, tracking your progress, competing on Game Center, and the ability to add beautiful instrument sounds like piano, guitar, and violin.

### Is InTune free to use?

The app is free to download and use. It offers in-app purchases, which may include additional instrument sounds or advanced features to enhance your practice experience.

### What kind of instruments can I practice with?

The app supports a wide range of instrument sounds for practice, including piano, guitar, violin, cello, clarinet, banjo, flute, French horn, trombone, and trumpet, allowing for diverse training scenarios.

### Who is InTune for?

This app is ideal for any musician who wants to develop a more discerning ear for pitch and improve their overall intonation skills. It's beneficial for students, professionals, and hobbyists alike.

## Version history (last 5 of 5)

### 5.0.3 — 2021-02-15

• Beautiful new design
• New instruments: banjo, koto, guitar, timpani, trumpet, and piccolo
• Better instrument sounds, including real clarinet, banjo, koto, guitar, and cello
• French, Italian, Swedish, and Finnish translations
• Shake to hear pitches again
• Shinier app icon

### 5.0.2 — 2020-12-15

• Beautiful new design
• New instruments: banjo, koto, guitar, timpani, trumpet, and piccolo
• Better instrument sounds, including real clarinet, banjo, koto, guitar, and cello
• French, Italian, Swedish, and Finnish translations
• Shake to hear pitches again
• Shinier app icon

### 5.0.1 — 2020-12-11

• Beautiful new design
• Shake to hear pitches again
• New instruments: banjo, koto, guitar, timpani, trumpet, and piccolo
• Better instrument sounds
• French, Italian, Swedish, and Finnish translations
• Shake to hear pitches again
• Shinier app icon
• Better clarinet sounds

### 5.0 — 2020-12-04

• Beautiful new design
• Shake to hear pitches again
• New instruments: banjo, koto, guitar, timpani, trumpet, and piccolo
• Better instrument sounds
• French, Italian, Swedish, and Finnish translations

### 4.0.3 — 2020-06-03

Fixed a bug regarding purchasing instruments.

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All apps by Half Note Labs: https://appshunter.io/developer/1118068113

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