Comparison

TUNE vs µBrowser

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TUNE

This app offers precise chromatic tuning for a wide variety of instruments, from strings and brass to woodwinds and guitars. It's designed to be simple, intuitive, and usable anywhere, helping musicians maintain perfect pitch and improve their skills.

Highlights
  • Accurate chromatic tuning
  • Supports over 30 instruments
  • Intuitive and simple interface
  • Tune to any pitch or frequency
  • Improve perfect pitch skills
  • Usable anywhere
Features
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TUNE provides accurate and intuitive chromatic tuning for over 30 different instruments. From cello to trumpet, guitar to clarinet, TUNE ensures you’re always playing in perfect pitch. Whether you play brass, woodwind, strings, an acoustic or electric guitar, TUNE guarantees your instrument is always sounding its best. If you want a tuner that: • Is free, simple, and intuitive to use • You can tune to any pitch or frequency • You can use whenever, wherever you are • You can improve your perfect pitch skills with Then download TUNE and make your instrument sing. ------------ Is your instrument compatible with TUNE? TUNE was developed and tested by professional musicians who regularly perform in ensembles, bands, and orchestras. As a result, it’s compatible with over 30 instruments. TUNE is for you if you play: • A fretted instrument (i.e. ukulele or an acoustic, electric, or bass guitar) • A fretless instrument (i.e. violin, cello, or contrabass) • A brass or woodwind instrument (i.e. clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, or trombone) ------------ Do you have any questions or feedback? We’d love to hear from you: support@fretello.com

About

µBrowser

A micro browser designed for your Apple Watch, offering a quick way to access basic web browsing when other devices aren't available. It allows you to open URLs, search the web, and manage your browsing history and favorites.

Highlights
  • Open any URL
  • Web search with DuckDuckGo
  • View and save visited pages
  • Manage bookmarks via iOS app
  • Watch face complications
Features
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µBrowser is the micro browser for your Apple Watch. Quickly look something up, open a favorite website or read a webpage when you don’t have another device around. Built for short visits on a small screen, µBrowser puts the web on your wrist. NEW: Ask µBrowser Ask questions about webpages, get a quick summary and explore further with follow-up questions. Answers include sources so you can open the original page. FEATURES • Open web addresses directly on your Apple Watch. • Search with DuckDuckGo, Google, Bing, Brave Search, Startpage or Ecosia. • Revisit recent pages and save your favorites as bookmarks. • Manage bookmarks with the iPhone companion app. • Quickly access the browser through watch face complications. • Choose whether to save browsing history and searches, and keep cookies between sessions. PLEASE NOTE Browsing on your wrist has its limits. Large or complex webpages may not work as expected, JavaScript support is limited, and signing in to websites may not work. Ask µBrowser works with publicly readable content and may be unable to access pages behind sign-ins or paywalls. Ask µBrowser requires watchOS 27 or later and available Apple Intelligence and Private Cloud Compute services. Availability depends on your device, Apple Account, language and region. Daily usage limits may apply. An internet connection is required.

Screenshots

TUNE4 screens
µBrowser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TUNE at Free against µBrowser's $2.99. TUNE also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). µBrowser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (4.1 vs 3.7). On ratings volume, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

TUNE is free to download; µBrowser costs $2.99 up front. TUNE sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. µBrowser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

µBrowser holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67 and 108 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of TUNE's written reviews are positive against 57% of µBrowser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TUNE versus µBrowser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTUNEµBrowser
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating3.7 (67 ratings)4.1 (108 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.2% of reviews57.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings67108 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB25 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFretello GmbHArno Appenzeller

Customer experience

TUNE

All ratings67 ratings
Positive64.2%
Neutral10.4%
Negative25.4%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive38.2%
Neutral10.3%
Negative51.5%

µBrowser

All ratings104 ratings
Positive72.1%
Neutral9.6%
Negative18.3%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive57.3%
Neutral10.9%
Negative31.8%

Bugs and requests

TUNE

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • Paid version doesn't work
  • App doesn't work after payment
  • Apple Watch app doesn't detect audio
  • Apple Watch app shows 'Phone not reachable'
  • Apple Watch app is a grey screen
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  • Apple Watch app shows delayed information
  • Apple Watch app uses iPhone microphone
  • App hangs or freezes
  • Scale flashes and disappears
  • App doesn't detect sound
  • App doesn't respond to voice input
  • App is stuck on the welcome/setup screen
  • Cannot grant microphone access
  • App redirects to system settings for microphone access but is not listed
  • Tuning G string on violin switches to D string
  • Incorrect note identification for instruments
  • App doesn't work on iPhone X/XS
  • App doesn't work on iPad Pro 12.9
  • App doesn't work on iOS 12.2
  • Old version worked better
  • App doesn't do anything, just sits there
  • App doesn't even make a sound
  • App doesn't work on iPhone 8
  • App doesn't work on iPhone 5s after updating to iPhone X

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add ability to go back to highest note
  • Improve accuracy for specific instruments (violin, double bass, euphonium)
  • Make Apple Watch app standalone
  • Fix microphone access issues on newer iPhones
  • Add more octaves in free version
Show 1 more
  • Remove ads

µBrowser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TUNE

One-time2
  • Pocket Tune Pro Discount$1.99
  • Pocket Tune Pro$2.99
None

µBrowser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TUNE free?
TUNE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is µBrowser free?
µBrowser costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TUNE or µBrowser?
µBrowser is rated higher. TUNE averages 3.7 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while µBrowser averages 4.1 from 108 ratings.
Do TUNE or µBrowser have ads?
Neither TUNE nor µBrowser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TUNE or µBrowser?
TUNE ships an update every 3 weeks, and µBrowser every 3 weeks. Most recently, TUNE was updated on November 2, 2026 and µBrowser on November 7, 2026.

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