# Mandolin Tuner

> Mandolin tuning reference with standard string notes. (iPhone/iPad app by Alvin Yu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandolin-tuner/id348630790 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alvin Yu](https://appshunter.io/developer/310457194)
- Category: Utilities, Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 783 App Store ratings · 81 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-12-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandolin-tuner/id348630790/reviews.md

## What is Mandolin Tuner?

Get your mandolin in tune fast with precise reference notes for standard tuning (G D A E).

## Key features

- Plays tuning notes
- Standard mandolin tuning (G D A E)
- Easy to use

## What do users think of Mandolin Tuner?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward and effective
- 💡 Convenient for quick tuning
- 👍 Works well for the task
- 👍 Accurate tuning

**Cons**

- 🐛 Ads covering the buttons
- 🐛 Buttons too small and hard to press
- 🐛 Doesn't work or provide accurate tuning
- 🐛 Lacks features like alternate tunings
- 🐛 Doesn't display the note being played

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App not working or providing inaccurate tuning
- Ads covering the buttons and causing accidental clicks
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Most requested features**

- Option to turn off ads
- Larger buttons for easier use
- Support for alternate mandolin tunings
- Display the note being played

## Recent user reviews (10 of 81)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandolin-tuner/id348630790/reviews.md

### 5/5 — GET IT

*2024-07-11*

Just what this new mandolin player needed. Thanks!

### 1/5 — Should be ZERO stars

*2023-01-24*

Utterly USELESS. Can see the tuner buttons for the ad strip. Garbage.

### 3/5 — Average Tuner

*2022-01-18*

This tuner is good if you only play in standard tuning. However, there are multiple tunings available for the mandolin (Cajun, Sawmill etc.)… This is app would be an easy 5 if they offered the alternate tunings - like other tunings apps (guitar, bass) offer. Maybe this is something for the app develop behind this app to consider - if they wish to update it.

### 1/5 — Bad app

*2021-12-28*

It does nothing no sure why.

### 3/5 — Frustrating

*2021-12-18*

This could have been a great app if it weren’t for the fact that you have to continue pressing the teeny string buttons at the very bottom of the screen while avoiding the ads right above them. Going with another app to avoid hitting the ads.

### 1/5 — Many better apps out there

*2021-11-24*

Crummy app with no functionally. Simple ad delivery system

### 1/5 — ummm

*2021-02-05*

it doesn’t do anything
just trying to tune it and it just sits there
??

### 2/5 — Ad Machine

*2020-12-14*

The picture shows an instrument and the notes to click to tune it. The real app has an ad by the notes and unless you have tiny fingers, you click the ads when trying to tune your mando. Look at all the empty space on the screen they could have put the notes to push. Nothing is free my friends.

### 2/5 — Cant get rid of Ads

*2020-11-06*

The app is fine, but you can’t turn off the ads. It the ads could be turned off or a premium paid then this app would be great. Unfortunately, the ads continue, and are completely distracting. I don’t recommend anyone downloading this app unless you enjoy ads.

### 1/5 — Don’t download

*2020-10-11*

This app did not even give me a reading I don’t know how people even like this app.

## Frequently asked questions about Mandolin Tuner

### What does this app do?

This app plays the correct tuning notes for a mandolin. It specifically provides the standard G, D, A, and E string pitches to help musicians tune their instrument accurately.

### How do I use this app to tune my mandolin?

Simply open the app and play the corresponding tuning note for each string on your mandolin. Adjust your instrument's tuning pegs until the sound matches the note played by the app.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It is supported by advertisements, which you will see while using the application.

### What are the standard tuning notes provided?

The app provides the standard tuning notes for a mandolin, which are G, D, A, and E. These correspond to the four courses of strings on the instrument.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.13.0 — 2026-05-15

Minor UI fixes and stability improvements.

### 1.12.0 — 2025-02-02

Updated for iOS 18

### 1.11.0 — 2024-05-27

Updated for iOS 17

### 1.10.0 — 2023-06-06

Updated for iOS 16

### 1.9.0 — 2022-02-12

Updated for iOS 15

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