# Violin Tuner - Simple — user reviews > 151 indexed App Store user reviews of Violin Tuner by Alvin Yu, rated 4.30/5 from 1,458 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/violin-tuner-simple/id336430939/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/violin-tuner-simple/id336430939.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,048 · 4★ 140 · 3★ 59 · 2★ 43 · 1★ 168 ## What do users think of Violin Tuner? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 👍 Simple and easy to use - 🎻 Helpful for tuning violins - 💡 Useful for beginners **Cons** - 🐛 Inconsistent sound quality - ⏱️ Notes play for too short a duration - 🔊 Sounds like an entire orchestra playing, not a single violin **Commonly reported bugs** - Buttons don't always register input - App crashes or freezes on some devices - No sound output on certain devices **Most requested features** - Longer note duration - Chromatic tuner functionality - Ability to detect if string is flat or sharp ## Newest reviews (10 of 151) ### 3/5 — Nice app! *2022-03-20, version 1.7.0* It’s a good app that works but I was hoping that it would tell me if I was in tune or not. I would also rather the sound of just one violin to make things a bit easier but nevertheless it works and it’s not too hard to use :) ### 2/5 — It works but it’s confusing *2022-01-24, version 1.7.0* I taped on the buttons and it played the sound but in a cord I am still new at violin I know what a cord is but I don’t play them much I uninstalled it but I still need to find a better way to tune my violin. ### 4/5 — ??? *2021-07-28, version 1.7.0* Confusing for me but a fine app ### 1/5 — Hacked *2021-07-10, version 1.7.0* Hacked with beauty products grrr ### 1/5 — Plays the note but does not show if in tune *2021-04-28, version 1.7.0* This is not a tuner. Plays the note for you to try to match, but is difficult to use unless you grow extra arms. Good luck. ### 4/5 — Good *2020-11-23, version 1.7.0* I love it. It helps me get to know the notes better. ### 4/5 — Awesome *2020-07-20, version 1.7.0* I wish it would Offer more notes, like b and C sharp, but otherwise, great! ### 1/5 — Bad tuner *2020-07-09, version 1.7.0* It only shows the notes and the right nose for them and doesn’t help with tuning at all ### 1/5 — Poor *2020-05-13, version 1.7.0* This has a horrible twang to it. Impossible to really hear the note. Not a good start for beginners trying to learn to tune their instrument. ### 1/5 — What even is this? *2020-03-30, version 1.7.0* I know it's a tuner but...it doesn't work 😠 so do not get this app it's not really good and helpful.So kids like me,don't get this app☹️ ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — It sucks do not download it *2026-05-24, version 1.11.0* It sucks ### 1/5 — Caution: ads inappropriate for children *2026-04-30, version 1.10.0* Recently my app started displaying nearly pornographic ads, I would caution anyone using this for students especially. ### 1/5 — Does very little at all *2024-08-27, version 1.9.0* I could not find how to actually activate the tuner (if there even is one). I won’t deny it’s useful being able to grab a sample of the open strings, but there are so many other ways to do that. Considering the near-instant download, it doesn’t surprise me that app is so small there is next to no actual functionality. ### 1/5 — Not working *2024-02-06, version 1.8.0* Just opens the Home Screen with the picture of a violin and Stays there. No actions or no activity buttons. Totally useless. ### 1/5 — Watch out for this app *2024-01-16, version 1.8.0* I downloaded and used this app once, about a month ago. Today, I checked my battery usage around noon and this app had been running in the background all day and had used up 20% of my battery. I haven’t opened it once since closing it a month ago. Delete this app immediately! Also the tones are pitchy and hard to use for tuning. ### 1/5 — Terrible *2023-07-26, version 1.8.0* This app does nothing more than play the 4 notes when you click on them. It does not help with my tuning at all. This app also takes information from other apps on my iPad. Overall, I don’t think that anyone should waste their time with this app. ### 1/5 — Don’t work at all *2022-12-30, version 1.7.0* The worst tuning app ever ### 1/5 — Wayyyy too short. *2022-10-21, version 1.7.0* Play the dang notes longer so I can actually get it tuned. ### 1/5 — I don’t like it. *2021-10-07, version 1.7.0* Too choppy, not convenient. I don’t like it. ### 1/5 — Awful *2021-07-14, version 1.7.0* Does not have a chromatic reader. Just gives the sounds of each string. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — No frills,just perfect *2026-07-30, version 1.11.0* Simple app, love it and use it every time I pick up to practice. Thanks ### 5/5 — It is grate you don’t need to find stupid little tuners for your violins. *2023-11-30, version 1.8.0* They are perfect you don’t need anything else ### 5/5 — Good tuning app *2023-07-28, version 1.8.0* It was fun spending hours figuring it out at first but O figured out you have to not have your phone on silence mode now I use it a lot ### 5/5 — Killer Tuning App *2022-12-27, version 1.7.0* Violin tuner is one of the best apps I’ve ever used and it’s free!!! Thank you ### 5/5 — Great *2022-10-29, version 1.7.0* 😀 helps me tune My big,blue violin I love it👍💞 ### 5/5 — Old Tyme Fiddler (70 years now) *2022-06-05, version 1.7.0* Best darn music gadget ever. Brian 😊 ### 5/5 — Good *2022-01-28, version 1.7.0* Best tuner I’ve had. ### 5/5 — Violin tuner *2021-03-22, version 1.7.0* This is the BEST and simplest way to tune my violin! It’s handy, right on my phone!! I love it!! ### 5/5 — Great for quick tuning *2020-08-22, version 1.7.0* This is simple and easy to use. I can quickly get my violin in tune and have been playing more frequently since using this tuner. ### 5/5 — Violins *2020-05-21, version 1.7.0* I love this app.!!!! --- *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 2026-08-27.*