# Simple Banjo Tuner — Chromatic Tuner for all Banjos

> Chromatic banjo tuner for 4-, 5-, and 6-string instruments. (iPhone/iPad app by Ullrich Vormbrock.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-banjo-tuner/id1132968868 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ullrich Vormbrock](https://appshunter.io/developer/994848883)
- Category: Music, Utilities, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 305 App Store ratings · 31 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, German (Germany), Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2016-09-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-banjo-tuner/id1132968868/reviews.md

## What is Simple Banjo Tuner?

Really a must-have: this chromatic banjo tuner is very fast, accurate and recognizes all strings using the built-in mic! Easy and perfect fine-tuning for all 4-, 5- and 6-strings banjo types ...

This app is developed by a musician and electrical engineer, thus it combines high usability and cutting-edge signal processing. 

Simple Banjo Tuner is easy to use and provides an aesthetic and customizable user interface.

Features:

+ Default banjo: G4-D3-G3-B3-D4 tuning
+ Tone accuracy: +/- 1.0 cents
+ Large frequency range (22 Hz to 1000 Hz).
+ Gauge view of the detected tone (semitone) and octave.
+ Tuning by ear.
+ Detailed user manual.
+ Free user support.
+ Developed for the iPhone and iPad.

In-App-Purchase:
+ Extension for all kinds of banjos and tunings (Tenor, Open G, Double C, Sawmill, etc.)
+ Calibration: 430 – 480 Hz (1 Hz-steps)
+ Display of exact frequency (in Hz)
+ Display of frequency deviation (in Hz, marked by up/down arrow)
+ Spectral view (FFT – visualization of overtones)
+ Time-domain view (amplitude)
+ Configurable user interface (color picker)


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MORE:
In the case that you experience crashes (or other inconveniences) with this app, please contact me (before you give a low rating to this app) - you may use the following contact form:
http://www.simpleukuleletuner.com/support.html
where you can describe the issue.
Thanks in advance!

## Key features

- Chromatic tuner for all banjos
- Supports 4-, 5-, and 6-string banjos
- Fast and accurate tuning
- Uses built-in microphone
- Customizable user interface
- Detailed user manual
- Free user support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Banjo | $0.99 | one-time |
| All In One | $1.99 | one-time |
| Signal Plus | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 31)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-banjo-tuner/id1132968868/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App doesn’t work at all

*2023-11-26*

This app doesn’t work at all. I just paid for the banjo tuner feature. The app produces no sound and doesn’t detect anything with the microphone. When I try to request app support it goes to a webpage that no longer exists.

### 2/5 — Doesn’t Work!

*2023-09-22*

Lately I tuned my banjo using this tuner and it sounded off, then I got someone to tune it without the app, and it sounded good!

I don’t know if it’s a glitch or something, but it makes the app useless.

Sincerely,Barthaulomule

### 2/5 — My easy to use

*2023-05-27*

We inherited a 4 string banjo and needed a simpler tuner. We bought the upgrade no problem. I had the ones we were looking for, but the tuner is not so simple to use or see AND the tune by ear doesn’t work. There is NO sound. Seriously what the heck. Would not recommend. Very disappointed since it had just what we wanted … if it was set better.

### 1/5 — No sound

*2023-03-21*

How am I suppose to tune when there is no sound? Please explain this app that I paid a whopping 1.99 for. 
I’d like to use it.

### 1/5 — Nope

*2022-11-15, version 2.1*

Not a useful app on IPad 10th generation.  It provides constant feedback through the built-in mic to the point where I’m ready to yank out my hair.

### 1/5 — Don’t get

*2021-12-01, version 2.1*

You have to pay to actually tune your banjo. If you have to pay don’t say it is a free app

### 1/5 — Deos not work at all don’t waste your time

*2021-08-04, version 2.1*

It kept telling my it was tuned to low when it wasn’t

### 2/5 — Banjo Tuner

*2021-06-21, version 2.1*

I used this app for 4 years and now I’m not sure how to use it. The update made it useless for a music novice like me. I’m sad that I paid for the add-ons.

### 1/5 — Worked great until recent update

*2020-12-10, version 2.1*

New update causes horrible feedback sound and renders the tuner useless

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2020-09-09, version 2.1*

Pluck the string and nothing happens!

## Frequently asked questions about Simple Banjo Tuner

### What does the Simple Banjo Tuner app do?

This app functions as a chromatic tuner specifically designed for all types of banjos. It utilizes your device's built-in microphone to provide fast and accurate tuning for 4-, 5-, and 6-string banjos, making fine-tuning easy.

### What are the key features of the Simple Banjo Tuner?

Key features include support for various banjo string counts, high tone accuracy of +/- 1.0 cents, a large frequency range, a gauge view of detected tones, and the ability to tune by ear. It also offers a detailed user manual and free user support.

### Is the Simple Banjo Tuner app free to use?

The core functionality of the Simple Banjo Tuner is free. However, there are in-app purchases available that unlock additional features such as support for a wider variety of banjo types and tunings, calibration options, and advanced spectral and time-domain views.

### What devices is the Simple Banjo Tuner compatible with?

The app has been developed for both iPhone and iPad devices, ensuring a broad user base can access its tuning capabilities.

### Who would benefit from using this banjo tuning app?

This app is ideal for any banjo player, from beginners to experienced musicians, who need a reliable and user-friendly tool for tuning their instrument. It's particularly useful for those who want to ensure accurate tuning quickly and efficiently.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2020-06-01

- Bugfix: previous selected banjo tuning is not reset to "Standard" after app restart.
- New theme for "snobs": golden color pattern.

### 2.0.1 — 2020-05-30

- Improvement of color customization: now two color pickers in order to set the background color of the header and main view synchronously.
- Improvement of spectrum view (FFT).

### 2.0 — 2020-05-27

- Crashfix: this app no longer crashes after tapping the microphone button.
- Complete redesign and code refactoring.
- Info button with tooltips explaining all GUI elements.
- Color picker in order to create own themes.

IMPORTANT:
if your In-App-Purchases are lost, just tap the RESTORE-Button. 
As this update has been built from scratch, the previous state may be lost.

### 1.5 — 2018-05-22

Crash reports are no longer sent to third-party companies.
The Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and the EU Data Protection Regulation (EU DSGVO) require the documentation of data protection measures.

### 1.3 — 2018-01-29

- compatible now with iPhone X
- crashfix in conjunction with sound detection

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All apps by Ullrich Vormbrock: https://appshunter.io/developer/994848883

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