Comparison

VITALtuner vs Double Bass Tuner Basic

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

Head to head
About

VITALtuner

This app offers professional-grade tuning accuracy for a wide range of instruments. It features multiple tuning modes, extensive instrument presets, and advanced options for musicians of all levels.

Highlights
  • State-of-the-art Tuning Engine
  • 130 standard and alternate tunings
  • 4 unique tuning modes (Advanced, Easy, Stage, Bright)
  • Transposition and capo support
  • Concert A calibration
  • Sweeter Tunings and custom offsets
  • Extensive historical and contemporary temperaments
Features
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“I’ve never been inspired by a tuner before.” – The Guitar Journal Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, VITALtuner is simply the best way to tune your instrument. Why? Keep reading and we promise to not disappoint! “The guitar settings options will get you excited...superior design” – Guitar Adventures “Incredibly accurate, very easy to use, and super reliable…the best I’ve ever used” – Award-winning guitarist John Huldt “Honestly, the BEST tuner I have ever seen. Incredible technology!” “This app blows everything else out of the water” “There is no other tuning app which has the breadth of options that VITALtuner has. This will be the only tuner anyone needs” - App Store reviews COMPLETE TUNING SOLUTION • Just bought your first mandolin and don’t have the slightest idea how to tune it? • Want to down-tune your guitar and play along with Jimi? • About to go onstage and perform Beethoven’s Violin Concerto? • In the studio and the producer is asking for an alternate banjo tuning? • Interested in exploring an obscure temperament for your harpsichord? With VITALtuner the above scenarios are covered with ease. And there is so much more you can do. MOBILE TUNING DONE RIGHT VITALtuner is designed for unsurpassed professional tuning accuracy that you can use seamlessly in any musical setting. A truly universal tuner for all instruments with a state-of-the-art Tuning Engine designed from the ground up to cover the widest range of pitches. From a low C extension on a double bass to a high C on a piccolo, you’re covered! TUNING MODES - LIKE 4 TUNERS IN 1 4 unique modes designed to cover any musical settings you may find yourself in, regardless of your skill level. • Advanced Mode - Unmatched tuning accuracy with a virtual needle that has been perfected for fluid movement and intuitive tuning. • Easy Mode - Great for beginners, it offers extra help tuning. Virtual LEDs provide steadier movement for effortless and quick tuning. • Stage Mode - Same feel and accuracy as Advanced Mode, but designed to be viewed from a distance. Always clearly visible, on a music stand or across the stage. • Bright Mode - Designed for outdoor use when direct sunlight makes screens hard to see. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS • Tuning Engine – State-of-the-art digital signal processing available only with VITALtuner. Accuracy and pitch detection on par with piano technician tuners worth thousands for dollars. • Instrument Tunings - 130 standard and alternate tunings spanning 40 instruments. Choose your instrument and target tuning, and Guide Notes will help you tune. • Transposition - Tune down or with a capo. • Concert A Calibration - Set concert pitch with 3 decimal point accuracy. • Sweeter Tunings - Tuning offsets that are tailored for specific instruments to produce a more balanced intonation. • Temperaments - The largest number of thoroughly researched historical and contemporary temperaments. • Custom Offsets - Save custom tuning offsets. Add your own Temperaments and Sweeter Tunings. • Pitch Generator - Play highly accurate reference pitches using a familiar keyboard layout. Reflects A4 calibration & offsets. • Concert Pitch Notation - See detected pitch displayed in standard music notation. • SPL (Decibel) Meter • Peak Meter

About

Double Bass Tuner Basic

Instantly tune your double bass with professional accuracy. Ideal for orchestral, jazz, classical, and studio musicians, it offers precise pitch frequency display and intuitive visual feedback. Includes a tuning fork and advanced settings for enhanced functionality.

Highlights
  • Displays exact pitch frequency in Hz
  • Adjustable A4 temperaments
  • Tuning fork included
  • Exceptional sensitivity for low frequencies
  • LED tuning indicator
  • Tuned string lights up automatically
Features
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Tune your double bass (contrabass) instantly with professional accuracy! Perfect for orchestra, jazz, classical, and studio musicians. • Displays exact pitch frequency in Hz • A4 temperaments from 392Hz–466Hz • Includes tuning fork & advanced settings (IAP) • Exceptional sensitivity for low-frequency instruments • LED tuning indicator for intuitive visual feedback • Tuned string lights up automatically • Universal app for iPhone & iPad Allow microphone access: Settings > Privacy > Microphone. Questions? feedback@daikyoujulabs.com

Screenshots

VITALtuner4 screens
Double Bass Tuner Basic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VITALtuner at none against Double Bass Tuner Basic's shown. VITALtuner also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 32%). Double Bass Tuner Basic's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and rating (4.2 vs 3.8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Both are free to download. VITALtuner sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Double Bass Tuner Basic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Double Bass Tuner Basic holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 191 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of VITALtuner's written reviews are positive against 32% of Double Bass Tuner Basic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VITALtuner ships an update every 3 months, Double Bass Tuner Basic every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VITALtuner versus Double Bass Tuner Basic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVITALtunerDouble Bass Tuner Basic
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (50 ratings)4.2 (191 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews — better31.6% of reviews
Number of ratings50191 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOtreus Inc.Pedro Daniel Macalupu Cumpen

Customer experience

VITALtuner

All ratings50 ratings
Positive72.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative26.0%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative35.4%

Double Bass Tuner Basic

All ratings191 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral4.7%
Negative16.8%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive31.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative68.4%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

VITALtuner

One-time10
  • All Tuning Modes$0.99
  • Sweeter Tunings$0.99
  • Pitch Generator$0.99
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  • Guitar Tunings$0.99
  • Bass Tunings$0.99
  • Wind Instruments$0.99
  • Concert A Calibration$0.99
  • VITALtuner Student$2.99
  • VITALtuner Plus$3.99
  • VITALtuner Pro$4.99
5 purchases

Double Bass Tuner Basic

One-time5
  • A4 Calibrations 392Hz to 466Hz$3.99
  • Settings$3.99
  • Tuning Fork$3.99
Show 2 more
  • Remove ads$3.99
  • Metronome$3.99

Questions

Is VITALtuner free?
VITALtuner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Double Bass Tuner Basic free?
Double Bass Tuner Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VITALtuner or Double Bass Tuner Basic?
Double Bass Tuner Basic is rated higher. VITALtuner averages 3.8 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Double Bass Tuner Basic averages 4.2 from 191 ratings.
Do VITALtuner or Double Bass Tuner Basic have ads?
Double Bass Tuner Basic shows ads; VITALtuner does not.
Which is updated more often, VITALtuner or Double Bass Tuner Basic?
VITALtuner ships an update every 3 months, and Double Bass Tuner Basic every 2 weeks. Most recently, VITALtuner was updated on October 24, 2026 and Double Bass Tuner Basic on October 26, 2026.

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