# Turntabulator

> Measures turntable speed accuracy for vinyl playback. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Dougherty.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turntabulator/id588251179 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Dougherty](https://appshunter.io/developer/588251182)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 57 App Store ratings · 59 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-12-29
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turntabulator/id588251179/reviews.md

## What is Turntabulator?

If you’re a vinyl junkie, you want your music to sound exactly as the artist intended - and that means 33⅓ RPM, not 35. Previously, checking your turntable for accuracy was difficult and inexact. But no longer. Measuring your turntable’s speed is now as simple as setting your phone down. Just start Turntabulator, place it on your platter, and start spinning. In as little as a few seconds, Turntabulator will adapt its output to your turntable, revealing its analysis in a stabilized rotating display that has to be seen to be believed. No twisting your neck - just read and be delighted.

Through the power of Musical Analysis with Gyroscopically Indifferent Calculations (MAGIC), no gyroscope is required, so Turntabulator works just fine on older devices.  In fact, the results are more accurate than the gyroscope would provide.

Turntabulator offers two measurement modes.  Quick Mode will give you results within 0.1 RPM very quickly, typically in 15 seconds or less.  Or, if you’re a perfectionist, use Exact Mode for more precise results, typically reaching 0.01 RPM error or less within one or two minutes.

Turntabulator will auto-sense 33⅓ or 45 RPM, or can be fixed at either setting.  It then displays the percentage error compared to the target RPM, and whether your turntable is running slow or fast.

That’s it!  Start using Turntabulator, and make sure your vinyl sounds as perfect as possible.

## Key features

- Precise RPM measurement
- Quick and Exact measurement modes
- Displays percentage speed error
- Indicates if turntable is fast or slow
- Auto-sense 33⅓ or 45 RPM
- No gyroscope required

## Chart rankings

- #172 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 59)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turntabulator/id588251179/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Don’t Buy This App

*2022-04-18*

It doesn’t work, you can’t get a refund from Apple and the website link takes you to get hat looks like a Chinese gambit site. I think it’s a con

### 5/5 — Impressive

*2022-02-22*

Worked straight with my iPhone 12 Pro Max. Dead easy to use. 

Very happy indeed.

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2022-02-05*

Well worth the small price

### 5/5 — Worked great for me

*2021-07-28*

App was a lifesaver when having audio issues. It was accurate for me and fixed my turntable issues.

### 1/5 — Broken

*2021-03-26, version 1.0.1*

Great app that has long stopped working
On iphone running IOS 14.

### 5/5 — Straightforward and reliable

*2020-11-28*

I tried others, but this seems the only one which is accurate compared to professional measurements and identical to my light strobe. It's also super-easy to use and clear to read. There's no detailed data on variation or flutter, but still five stars for ease of use and reliability.

### 5/5 — Works great!

*2020-11-15*

I was able to dial in the speed at both 33.3 and 45 in just a couple minutes. It’s also $13 cheaper than the other one.

### 3/5 — Intermittent?

*2020-10-08, version 1.0.1*

Worked perfectly once and now refuses to detect speed. Consistently says, "Interrupted"
Very annoying.

### 5/5 — It really works!

*2020-09-16*

Love it. Ingenious.

### 5/5 — App updated and working!

*2020-07-13*

Needed some reassurance that my Pro-Ject Genie 1.3 was running true after a house move and stumbled upon this app. Tried a strobe disc too and got the same result, so very pleased for a low cost. Great UX too!

## Frequently asked questions about Turntabulator

### What does Turntabulator do?

Turntabulator is an application designed to accurately measure the rotational speed of your turntable. It helps you ensure your vinyl records are playing at the correct RPM, so your music sounds exactly as the artist intended. The app provides detailed analysis of your turntable's speed accuracy.

### How does Turntabulator measure turntable speed?

The app utilizes a proprietary method called Musical Analysis with Gyroscopically Indifferent Calculations (MAGIC). You simply place your phone on the spinning platter, and the app analyzes the rotation to determine the RPM. No external hardware or gyroscope is needed, making it compatible with a wide range of devices.

### What are the different measurement modes?

Turntabulator offers two modes: Quick Mode, which provides results within 0.1 RPM in under 15 seconds, and Exact Mode, which offers more precise results with an error of 0.01 RPM or less within one to two minutes. This allows users to choose between speed and ultimate accuracy.

### How much does Turntabulator cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase for full functionality.

### What devices is Turntabulator compatible with?

The app is designed to work on older devices as it does not require a gyroscope for its advanced measurement capabilities. This ensures broad compatibility for users looking to check their turntable's accuracy.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2017-10-03

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

• Finally 64-bit!
• You can spin your iPad now. Please only do so with iPad minis. Remember, they are fragile.
• Please rate or review the app if you are a fan.

### 1.0 — 2012-12-21

No release notes.

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