MarcMoerd vs Tunova
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MarcMoerd
This application provides access to a high-quality pipe organ sample set for use with MIDI keyboards and pedals on iOS and macOS devices. It requires a significant download size, so ensure ample storage space is available.
- Pipe organ sample set
- MIDI keyboard support
- MIDI pedal support
- iOS and macOS compatibility
- Large sample library
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This app makes the Marcussen/Moerdijk pipe organ sample set available for playing with MIDI keyboards and a MIDI pedal connected to your iOS or macOS device. The sample set of the organ of the former St. Stefanuskerk in Moerdijk, Netherlands, is used with the kind permission of Ariaan Hoogendijk. For more information about the app and the underlying Napo framework, please visit the support page http://polaron.de/MarcMoerd/ , the Napo documentation at http://polaron.de/Napo/ and in particular the user manual at http://polaron.de/Napo/manual . *** For your attention *** This app is a huge download of nearly 2 GB. Make sure there is enough free SSD space on your device.
Tunova
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Tunova is a precision musical instrument tuner for iPhone and iPad. Built around the YIN pitch detection algorithm, it delivers accurate, responsive tuning for any acoustic or electric instrument — and any chromatic source. NINE INSTRUMENTS Chromatic, Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Violin, Viola, Cello, Mandolin, Banjo. Multiple tunings included: Standard, Drop D, Open G, DADGAD, 4 and 5-string bass, Soprano/Concert/Baritone ukulele, and more. Automatic string matching shows you the closest target string as you play. TWO GAUGE MODES Needle — the familiar analog-style indicator, fast to read for everyday tuning. Strobe — a high-precision Metal-rendered display that reveals sub-cent drift for studio work, fine intonation, and pianos. HISTORICAL TEMPERAMENTS Move beyond Equal Temperament with Just Intonation, Meantone ¼, and Werckmeister III — essential for early music, harpsichord, fretless instruments, and historically informed performance. CUSTOM REFERENCE PITCH Tune to Baroque 415 Hz, modern 440 Hz, orchestral 442 Hz, or anywhere between (415–460 Hz). REFERENCE TONE GENERATOR Generate any note to tune by ear — perfect for string instruments without an electronic tuner on hand. NOISE GATE A configurable noise gate with automatic mode filters out ambient sound so the tuner tracks only your instrument, even in less-than-perfect environments. PRIVATE AND OFFLINE Tunova works fully offline. Audio is analyzed on your device and never recorded, stored, uploaded, or shared. No accounts, no analytics, no tracking — ever. POLISHED EXPERIENCE Neumorphic dark interface, adaptive smoothing for rock-solid readings, haptic feedback the moment you hit in-tune, and 7 languages. FREE AND PRO Free includes accurate chromatic and instrument tuning with Needle mode at A4 = 440 Hz. Tunova Pro — a one-time purchase — unlocks Strobe mode, historical temperaments, custom A4 reference pitch, and the reference tone generator. Family Sharing supported. No subscriptions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MarcMoerd at none against Tunova's 1. MarcMoerd also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.5.6 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Tunova sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MarcMoerd asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | MarcMoerd | Tunova |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.5.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.8 GB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Markus Sigg | Elisa Valeria Distefano |
In-app purchases
MarcMoerd
No in-app purchases
Tunova
- Tunova Pro$4.99







