# Pitch Pipe+

> Reference pitch tuner for singers and instrument tuning. (iPhone/iPad app by Frozen Ape Pte. Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitch-pipe-plus/id317211808 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Frozen Ape Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304731504)
- Category: Music
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 172 App Store ratings · 98 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.3 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-05-28
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitch-pipe-plus/id317211808/reviews.md

## What is Pitch Pipe+?

Featured by Apple as "New and Noteworthy" on the main App Store landing page. Pitch Pipe+ is a tuner application for the playback of reference pitches, perfect for singing and tuning instruments.

It consists of three views:

Chromatic - Playback of all pitches from 6 octaves. Choose between the note sustaining indefinitely or for 3 seconds. Useful for choirs and a-capella singers as reference for starting note.

Pitch Pipe - This one is for singers used to using chromatic pitch pipes. Sounds are sampled from actual pitch pipes. Choose between C-C and F-F pipes. Tap a currently playing note to kill it immediately.

Guitar - Dedicated guitar tuner lets you tune to guitar samples in addition to the sine wave tone. Auto advance moves down the strings so you don't have to keep reaching for the phone. The following tunings are available: Standard, Dropped D, DADGAD, Open D, Open G, Open A.

The last visited view is shown whenever you relaunch the app so you have instant access to your preferred view.

Calibrate tuning from A = 414 to 466 Hz.

Retina Displays supported.

## Key features

- Chromatic pitch playback (6 octaves)
- Sustaining or 3-second note options
- Traditional pitch pipe simulation
- Dedicated guitar tuner
- Multiple guitar tunings (Standard, Dropped D, etc.)
- Adjustable tuning calibration (A=414-466 Hz)

## What do users think of Pitch Pipe+?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎵 Accurate pitch generation
- 📱 Works without internet connection
- 🎹 Multiple input modes (pitch pipe, keyboard, guitar)
- ⚡ Quick access from lock screen
- 🎯 Reliable and dependable performance
- 🎨 Clean, simple design without unnecessary features
- 🔊 Good sound quality and tone
- 💰 Affordable price point
- 🎄 Festive customization options available

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes on recent iOS versions (iOS 14+, iOS 17)
- ⏱️ Slow app launch time
- 🔊 Harsh sound quality on lower notes
- 📞 Poor customer support and unresponsive developers
- 🎨 Outdated visual design
- 🔇 Sound stops working after switching apps
- 📊 Inconsistent octave pitch accuracy
- 🎯 Low notes difficult to hear through speaker
- 🔧 Lacks accessibility features for visually impaired users
- ⏳ Splash screen delays in performance situations

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch with iOS 14 and iOS 17.0.3
- Sound stops working after switching to background apps
- Inconsistent octave pitch accuracy (D note out of tune)
- No sound output on iPhone 3.1.3
- Crashes after recent updates requiring app restart
- Splash screen appears too slowly in performance situations
- Pitch pipe function doesn't sound when iPhone is silenced
- Guitar string recordings have poor audio quality
- Keyboard only offers single octave in some versions
- Buttons not labeled/readable with VoiceOver accessibility

**Most requested features**

- Update to 64-bit and maintain iOS compatibility
- Softer flute sound option for singers
- Save tuning presets for different instruments
- Faster app loading time
- Adjustable note duration options
- Microphone input to detect pitch
- More guitar tuning alternate options
- Multiple octave selection for keyboard mode
- Accessibility improvements for VoiceOver users
- Metronome and tuner integration
- Different tone options (piano, flute sounds)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 98)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitch-pipe-plus/id317211808/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2025-07-19, version 1.6*

Easy to use, reliable - everything a singer could ask

### 5/5 — Works great

*2025-03-27, version 1.6*

I have this on my Lock Screen. Doesn’t require the Internet and is very handy.

### 5/5 — click

*2024-04-19, version 1.6*

So easy to find keys of songs I’m listening to. Love it.

### 5/5 — Comfortable to use

*2023-10-22, version 1.6*

This app looks and works like a traditional pitch pipe. It is easy to give a pitch unobtrusively from the midst of the choir.

### 1/5 — Abandoned?

*2023-10-09, version 1.6*

I loved this app. I used it occasionally and it always did what I wanted. But on iOS 17.0.3 it crashes on launch. And it has not been updated for years.

### 4/5 — If all you want is a standalone pitch pipe, hard to beat

*2023-08-24, version 1.6*

There are newer options available now such as Tunable that include a tuner and metronome as long as with pitch, but for a buck this still does the job of a pitch pipe is the only thing you need.  These tones are triangle wave I believe (keyboard mode), and sound less harsh.  The pitch wheel is however kind of harsh.

### 5/5 — Great electronic pitch pipe!

*2023-08-13, version 1.6*

This is a really nice and easy to use device. As a visually impaired musician, though, it does need some work to make it fully accessible. For example, when playing a guitar note, it’s not announced.

Overall, though, a great app.

### 5/5 — Couldn’t ask for more

*2023-04-11, version 1.6*

Spot on.  perfect and convenient.

### 5/5 — Works great

*2022-08-03, version 1.6*

Ery happy with this app

### 5/5 — Perfect!

*2021-12-30, version 1.6*

Simple, clear, nothing extraneous.

## Frequently asked questions about Pitch Pipe+

### What does Pitch Pipe+ do?

Pitch Pipe+ is a tuner application that provides reference pitches for singing and tuning instruments. It offers various modes to suit different needs, including chromatic pitch playback, a simulation of traditional pitch pipes, and a dedicated guitar tuner.

### What are the key features of Pitch Pipe+?

Key features include chromatic pitch playback across six octaves with adjustable note sustain, a pitch pipe simulation using sampled sounds, and a dedicated guitar tuner that supports multiple popular tunings like Standard and Dropped D. It also allows for tuning calibration.

### Is Pitch Pipe+ free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. Based on the provided information, there are no in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a completely free experience for users.

### What instruments can I tune with Pitch Pipe+?

While primarily designed for singers, the app includes a dedicated guitar tuner with various standard and alternative tunings. The chromatic and pitch pipe modes can also be used as general reference pitches for other instruments.

### How does the guitar tuner work?

The guitar tuner provides guitar samples in addition to sine wave tones for tuning. It features an 'auto advance' function that moves down the strings automatically, simplifying the tuning process without requiring constant manual interaction with the phone.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2017-06-05

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Pitch Pipe+ is now 64-bit.
Other compatibility changes.

### 1.5 — 2012-11-05

+ iOS 6 and iPhone 5 compatibility
+ Return of the Christmas theme!
+ Retina graphics for pitch pipe view on iPad

### 1.4 — 2012-02-23

- Updated UI for Pitch Pipe view.
- Updated app icon.
- Removed Christmas theme.

### 1.3 — 2011-11-16

Added option to calibrate tuning from A = 414 to 466 Hz.

Return of the Christmas Theme skin for this holiday season!

### 1.2 — 2011-07-07

- Pitch Pro is now a universal binary
- Micro adjustments to pitch pipe samples for best accuracy (tuned to A440)
- Removed Christmas theme for pitch pipe

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