# TapTune For Luthiers — Tap, Measure, Shape, Repeat > Tap, Measure, Shape, Repeat (iPhone/iPad app by Tal Mirmelshtein.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taptune-for-luthiers/id6758610294 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Tal Mirmelshtein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873923640) - Category: Productivity, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 27 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2026-02-18 - Data updated: 2026-06-28 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taptune-for-luthiers/id6758610294/reviews.md ## What is TapTune For Luthiers? Transform tap tone testing into precise scientific measurement with TapTune – the professional acoustic analysis tool for guitar luthiers. PRECISION MEETS TRADITION Master luthiers have tapped guitar plates for generations to assess stiffness and structure. TapTune brings scientific accuracy to this technique while preserving the craft's intuitive wisdom. GET STARTED FREE New users receive 3 days of full premium access. After evaluation, continue free forever with essential features, or subscribe for the complete toolkit. KEY FEATURES • INSTANT TAP DETECTION Captures each tap in under 100ms. No manual triggers – just tap and measure. • PROFESSIONAL FFT ANALYSIS High-resolution frequency analysis extracts dominant peaks and harmonic relationships. • LIVE SPECTRUM ANALYZER Real-time visualization at 20 Hz update rate with landscape mode support. • MULTI-TAP AGGREGATION Record 3-8 taps per measurement with automatic outlier detection. • STAGE-BY-STAGE TRACKING Document your build from free plates through final assembly. • ACOUSTIC FINGERPRINT Generate a comprehensive acoustic biography – a unique tonal signature for each instrument. • PLATE TUNING LAB (PREMIUM) Complete material science suite: measure density, calculate Young's modulus, determine anisotropy ratios, and get target thickness recommendations. Includes Chladni pattern reference. • SNAPSHOT COMPARISON (PREMIUM) Side-by-side analysis with expert interpretation of changes. • ADVANCED ANALYSIS (PREMIUM) Full spectral metrics: Q-factor, bandwidth, slope, centroid, harmonic analysis. • EXPORT & BACKUP (PREMIUM) Export projects as JSON for backup or sharing across devices. KNOWLEDGE BASE • 50+ acoustic terminology definitions • 20+ wood species profiles • 8+ bracing pattern guides • 12+ Plate Lab material science terms BUILT FOR ACCURACY • FFT analysis up to 22,050 Hz • Adjustable peak detection • Ambient noise compensation • External microphone support • Spectral metrics: slope, centroid, Q-factor YOUR DATA, YOUR CONTROL • All analysis on-device • Local SwiftData persistence • Export and import projects FREE VS PREMIUM Free (Forever): • 2 projects • Basic tap recording & analysis • Live spectrum visualization • Full glossary access • Unlimited snapshots • Chromatic Tuner Premium ($3.99/month): • Unlimited projects • Plate Tuning Lab • Advanced analysis • Snapshot comparison • Export & import • QR certificates • Intonation checker. 3-DAY EVALUATION Full premium access for 3 days – no credit card required. Experience every feature before deciding. Whether you're a master luthier or building your first instrument, TapTune helps you understand wood acoustics and make informed decisions throughout construction. FROM MIHR GUITARS Brought to you by Mihr Guitars – combining traditional lutherie with modern technology. We build guitars and tools for guitar builders. Requires iOS 17.0 or later. Terms: https://www.mihrguitars.com/taptune/terms-of-service/ios Privacy: https://www.mihrguitars.com/taptune/privacy-policy/ios ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | TapTune Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.5.0 — 2026-06-27 • Added custom wood species support for acoustic context setup. • You can now choose “Other” and enter your own top, back, or sides wood species. • Wood selection is now clearer across project setup, measurements, Plate Lab, and Plate Bank. • Existing projects remain fully compatible with the new wood species system. • Improved context display for saved measurements and plate records. ### 1.4.0 — 2026-06-01 What’s new: • Predict Get clearer guidance from your measurements with the new Predict feature. Predict helps interpret what your current result means, what is likely happening next, and what action to take now. It is available in supported measurement and comparison flows and is designed to provide practical, stage-aware guidance for luthier workflows. • Free Tapping improvements Free Tapping now gives more useful live session feedback while you work: • live session summary metrics • better in-session visibility into tap consistency • optional peak trails for recent detections • Better measurement context handling We improved how measurement context is saved and displayed, especially in guided tap workflows. Instrument, bracing, and wood context now persist more reliably and are reflected more accurately when reopening saved snapshots. • Plate Bank workflow refinements Saving to Plate Bank is now smarter and more consistent: • better default plate-role selection • improved naming behavior when saving measurements • clearer context carryover from snapshots • Plate Bank visual polish Plate Bank cards and detail views have been refined for a cleaner, more informative browsing experience, including improved card consistency and wood artwork presentation. • Reliability and business-logic fixes This release also includes important fixes to prediction safety, snapshot history handling, and context persistence to make results more trustworthy and aligned across workflows. Overall, 1.4.0 is focused on making TapTune more insightful, more reliable, and easier to use during real instrument-building work. ### 1.3.0 — 2026-04-05 What’s New in Version 1.3.0 TapTune 1.3.0 introduces Plate Bank and major workflow upgrades for faster, safer build management. • New: Plate Bank • Save measurement snapshots directly to your Plate Bank • Stores full snapshot data for better fidelity and reuse • Browse saved plates with role and wood-species filtering • Cleaner inventory UX focused on real measured data • New: Plate Assignment Workflow • Assign Plate Bank records to active projects • Prevents duplicate assignment of the same plate record to a project • Improved unassign behavior and cleanup consistency • New: Project Creation Improvements • Create empty projects directly from assignment flow • Better support for starting builds from saved Plate Bank records • New: Snapshot Management • Delete a single snapshot directly from Measurement Detail • Improved snapshot lifecycle behavior across project views • Improvements & Fixes • Better reliability in premium state handling • Stability and data-integrity improvements across Plate Bank and assignment flows • Updated in-app Plate Bank guidance to reflect latest behavior ### 1.2.0 — 2026-03-17 NEW: Lyr Tuner - Professional chromatic tuner built right into TapTune - High-precision pitch detection with MPM and YIN algorithms - Adjustable reference pitch (A4 = 415-466 Hz) - Real-time tuning feedback with smooth needle display NEW: Intonation Checker - Check your guitar's intonation at the 12th fret - Automatic workflow: capture harmonic, then fretted note - Visual countdown timer between captures (customizable 2-8 seconds) - Detailed results with severity levels and adjustment recommendations - Track intonation for all 6 strings Example Project Selection - Choose your preferred example project type in Settings - Switch between Martin D-28 Style (steel string with X-brace) and Traditional Spanish Classical (fan bracing) - Better demonstrates TapTune's capabilities for your preferred building style ### 1.1.0 — 2026-03-03 PLATE LAB - Complete Material Science Suite • NEW Density Analysis: Enter plate dimensions and mass to calculate wood density with classification and typical wood matches • NEW Young's Modulus Testing: Measure long-grain (Ex) and cross-grain (Ey) stiffness using the deflection test method based on ASTM D790 • NEW Anisotropy Ratio: See your wood's grain direction strength ratio - ideal ratios indicate exceptional tone wood quality • NEW Vibrational Stiffness Index: Get normalized stiffness calculations with tonal character predictions • NEW Target Thickness Recommendations: Calculate optimal graduation thickness based on your wood's unique properties • NEW Mode Shape Reference: Educational Chladni pattern visualizations showing the 7 primary vibration modes • Acoustic Fingerprint Integration: Plate Lab data now flows into your instrument's story and certificate • 18 new story templates capture your material journey • Improved certificate viewer with rich formatting ## More apps by Tal Mirmelshtein - [Lyr Precision Tuner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyr-precision-tuner/id6760123077) - [FretLab - Fretboard Builder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretlab-fretboard-builder/id6761262139) All apps by Tal Mirmelshtein: https://appshunter.io/developer/1873923640 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-28.*