# PiPa Tuner-Tuner for PiPa — Precise & Easy Plus metronome

> PiPa tuner and metronome app with customizable tuning modes and beat options. (iPhone/iPad app by Hsing-Fu Hsueh.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipa-tuner-tuner-for-pipa/id1268904834 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hsing-Fu Hsueh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1103119781)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 39 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and 6 more
- Released: 2017-08-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipa-tuner-tuner-for-pipa/id1268904834/reviews.md

## What is PiPa Tuner?

[PiPa Tuner] 
      
      The simple user interface with noise filtering can help you tuning the 4 strings without any setting while activating the APP.  When you pull the PiPa string, the pitch will be shown on the panel for the individual string by indicating signal high or low. 


[Function Description]
- Calibrate Piano Sound : Click on an open string then calibrate the sound with your PiPa. Piano Sound A4=442.
- The following functions are available once you purchase to unlock whole functions:
- A4 Frequency adjustment: choose 418~452  frequencies for A4 string.
- Total 12 kinds of tuning modes are available including : C, #C(bD), D, #D(bE), #E, E, F, #F(bG), G, #G(bA), A, #A(bB), B and 14 famous songs.
- The scale for precision tuning is 10 cents for every sub-bit.  The blue line represents the open strings start from.  The green arrow means pitch is accurate and it will turn white once the pitch difference exceeds more than a sub-bit.  
- The complete function, will visually tell you the pitch is good or not by lighting green or white.  Users can easily adjust the string by the lighting arrow shown on the scale.

[Metronome]
- The operation screen is intuitive and easy to use. All functions can be set on the same page.
- Intuitive beat mode selection, 18 types, including: Grave 25-45 / Largo 40-60 / Lento 45-60 / Larghetto 60-66 / Adagio 66-76 / Adagietto 72-76 / Andante 76-108 / Andantino 80- 108 / Marcia moderato 83-85 /Andante moderato 92-112 / Moderato 108-120 / Allegretto 112-120 / 116-120/ Allegro 120-156 / Vivace 156-176 / Vivacissimo 172-176 / Presto 168-200 / Prestissimo 200 Bpm and over
- Support for "segment beat" function, double, triple and quad beat subdivision
- Support pendulum display mode
- Timing display Helps control the practice time
- Use RTP (Real Time Playback) mode, precise beat, and support dynamic shifting


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## Key features

- Precise PiPa tuning with noise filtering
- Visual pitch indication
- Calibrate piano sound to A4=442
- Adjustable A4 frequency (418-452 Hz)
- 12 tuning modes and 14 songs
- Intuitive metronome with 18 beat types
- Segment beat and pendulum display

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Function&No Ad | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipa-tuner-tuner-for-pipa/id1268904834/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work!

*2025-02-21, version 3.3*

I purchased. I hear noise. It doesn’t work.

### 5/5 — 女儿的常用调音工具

*2022-07-18, version 3.3*

很好用

## Frequently asked questions about PiPa Tuner

### Does PiPa Tuner have ads?

Yes, PiPa Tuner contains advertisements. The app is free to download and use with ads, with an option to unlock full functionality through in-app purchases.

### How accurate is PiPa Tuner?

The app offers a precision tuning scale of 10 cents for every sub-bit. A green arrow indicates accurate pitch, turning white when the difference exceeds a sub-bit.

### What tuning modes are available in PiPa Tuner?

PiPa Tuner offers 12 different tuning modes, including standard notes and their sharps/flats, as well as 14 famous songs. The A4 frequency can also be adjusted between 418 and 452 Hz.

### Can I use PiPa Tuner offline?

The description does not specify offline functionality for the tuning or metronome features. However, the core tuning function relies on real-time pitch detection, which typically requires an active microphone.

### What devices is PiPa Tuner compatible with?

PiPa Tuner is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is PiPa Tuner updated?

The latest version of PiPa Tuner is 3.3, last updated on April 6, 2022. This indicates relatively infrequent updates since its release in August 2017.

### What is the user rating for PiPa Tuner?

PiPa Tuner has a rating of 3.7 stars based on 3 user reviews. This suggests a mixed reception from its user base.

### Can I adjust the metronome speed in PiPa Tuner?

Yes, PiPa Tuner features an intuitive metronome with 18 different beat types and tempo ranges, from Grave (25-45 BPM) to Prestissimo (200 BPM and over). It also supports segment beat functions for subdivisions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.3 — 2022-04-06

- Add LiuQin and YueQin tunning
- Different screen size devices, user interface and display ratio optimization
- Metronome adds recording function and 3 sets of commonly used setting
- Bug fix

### 3.2 — 2019-10-21

Bug fixes for iOS 13

### 3.1 — 2018-10-25

bug fix

### 3.0 — 2018-10-19

Plus metronome

### 2.2 — 2018-05-21

Resolve banner ads cannot be removed immediately.

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