Comparison

Violin Tuner vs Violin Tuner Basic

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

Head to head
About

Violin Tuner

This app offers precise tuning, a metronome, and pitch practice for violinists. It helps users improve their sense of pitch and master finger positions with visual feedback and recording capabilities. Ideal for beginners and those struggling with intonation.

Highlights
  • Precise tuning with visual pitch display
  • 1 position & full position pitch practice
  • Metronome with 18 beat modes
  • Recording and playback for pitch review
  • Supports 26 tuning modes
  • A4 frequency adjustment
Features
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This APP includes 1 position & full position pitch practice, metronome and precise tuning, three functions. Simple interface, pico-position, noise filtering, stable pitch display, no need to set any time, open APP, when playing, automatically display the pitch on the corresponding position on the screen string, compare the correct position of the left-handed string Can effectively improve the sense of pitch, especially the poor sense of pitch and the learner who is not familiar with the position. Completely solved, when the left hand presses the string to change the position, there is no teacher to correct the pain of the pitch. [1 position & full position pitch practice] - Supports 24 sizes: A, bB, B, C, bD, D, bE, E, F, bG, G, bA, #f, g, #g, a, bb, b, c, #c , d, be, e, f - Support A4 frequency adjustment: 428~452 frequency switching. - Support background beat: set back on the metronome page. - Support for recording playback: for the player to review the pitch problem during the performance. - When playing, you can display the pitch, background beat and simultaneous recording. Help the player to calibrate the pitch and rhythm at the same time. Beginners may wish to play any C major Etude and feel the help. - Use the full bitmap to instantly feedback whether the movement of the left hand in the string is in place, which can help the learner to better master, for example: 8 degree jump. It is also helpful for the practice of changing the handle. [Metronome] - The operation screen is intuitive and easy to use. All functions can be set on the same page. - Intuitive beat mode selection, 18 types, including: Grave 25-45 / Largo 40-60 / Lento 45-60 / Larghetto 60-66 / Adagio 66-76 / Adagietto 72-76 / Andante 76-108 / Andantino 80- 108 / Marcia moderato 83-85 /Andante moderato 92-112 / Moderato 108-120 / Allegretto 112-120 / 116-120/ Allegro 120-156 / Vivace 156-176 / Vivacissimo 172-176 / Presto 168-200 / Prestissimo 200 Bpm and over - Support for "segment beat" function, double, triple and quad beat subdivision - Support for custom beat settings 2 groups, can be stored and loaded - Support pendulum display mode - Supports volume adjustment within the program, making volume adjustment faster - Timing display Helps control the practice time - Use RTP (Real Time Playback) mode, precise beat, and support dynamic shifting - 4 beat sounds to choose from [Precision tuning] - Simply set the frequency above the screen and the middle of the tone, play, the tuning results instantly appear on the corresponding string position. - Supports 26 tuning modes: Violin (15), Violin-Tenor (2), Viola and American-Folk [Cajun, Open G, Sawmill, Gee-dad, Open D, High Bass, Calico, Old-Timey D] - Calibration tone: Click the empty string name button above the scale to give the corresponding reference tone. - Support A4 frequency adjustment: 428~452 frequency switching. Use the upper left and right arrows on the screen. - Scale: The upper scale of the screen, the center line is the empty string pitch position, and the green triangle arrow points to this, indicating that the tuning is accurate. The scale is 10 cents per grid. When the scale is out of range, the green triangle arrow becomes Dark gray. The difference between the scales will be displayed below the scale. The + sign indicates the height. Please adjust the string. Otherwise, the - sign indicates low. Please tighten the string. - Display panel: Display similar sound names (white). When the pitch is correct, the sound name will turn green. When the tuning is correct, a green light will appear, and the lower LED will move accordingly, showing the high and low 10cents (quantization). More visual. We hope the Application to be a good companion. Let your learning be more enjoyable, we will try our best to make more useful music applications for everyone, thank you for your support. Welcome to contact us by e-mail.

About

Violin Tuner Basic

Instantly tune your violin with precision using this app. It offers ultra-accurate frequency display and visual guidance, making it ideal for all skill levels. Advanced features and a tuning fork are available through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Ultra-accurate frequency display (Hz)
  • Adjustable A4 temperaments
  • Tuning fork (IAP)
  • Lightning-fast response
  • LED tuning indicator
  • Tuned string lights up
Features
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Tune your violin instantly with precision and ease! Perfect for beginners, students, and professional players. • Ultra-accurate — displays exact frequency in Hz • A4 temperaments 392Hz–466Hz • Includes tuning fork & advanced settings (IAP) • Lightning-fast response and sensitivity • LED tuning indicator for simple visual guidance • Tuned string lights up on screen • Universal app — iPhone & iPad Allow microphone access to enable tuning. Settings > Privacy > Microphone. Questions or ideas? feedback@daikyoujulabs.com

Screenshots

Violin Tuner4 screens
Violin Tuner Basic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Violin Tuner Basic at 4.4 against Violin Tuner's 3.5. Violin Tuner Basic also leads on ratings volume (461 vs 22) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Violin Tuner's advantage is review sentiment (41% vs 21%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Violin Tuner sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Violin 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

Violin Tuner Basic holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Violin Tuner Basic has 461 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Violin Tuner's written reviews are positive against 21% of Violin Tuner Basic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Violin Tuner ships an update monthly, Violin Tuner Basic every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Violin Tuner versus Violin Tuner Basic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViolin TunerViolin Tuner Basic
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (22 ratings)4.4 (461 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.7% of reviews — better20.7% of reviews
Number of ratings22461 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHsing-Fu HsuehPedro Daniel Macalupu Cumpen

Customer experience

Violin Tuner

All ratings22 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral27.3%
Negative22.7%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive40.7%
Neutral13.0%
Negative46.3%

Violin Tuner Basic

All ratings461 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive20.7%
Neutral4.6%
Negative74.7%

Bugs and requests

Violin Tuner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Violin Tuner Basic

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • G string tuning not working
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Ads continue after payment
  • In-app purchases not activating features
  • App asks to pay again after purchase
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  • Lost purchased features after update
  • App doesn't detect E5
  • App doesn't play a note

Requested features

4 requests
  • Fix G string tuning
  • Update functionality
  • Provide clear explanations
  • Add help section

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Violin Tuner

One-time3
  • 1st Position$0.99
  • Tuning$0.99
  • All Position$2.99
5 purchases

Violin Tuner Basic

One-time5
  • A4 Calibrations 392Hz to 466Hz$4.99
  • Settings$4.99
  • Tuning Fork$4.99
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  • Remove ads$4.99
  • Metronome$4.99

Questions

Is Violin Tuner free?
Violin Tuner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Violin Tuner Basic free?
Violin Tuner Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Violin Tuner or Violin Tuner Basic?
Violin Tuner Basic is rated higher. Violin Tuner averages 3.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Violin Tuner Basic averages 4.4 from 461 ratings.
Do Violin Tuner or Violin Tuner Basic have ads?
Both Violin Tuner and Violin Tuner Basic show ads.
Which is updated more often, Violin Tuner or Violin Tuner Basic?
Violin Tuner ships an update monthly, and Violin Tuner Basic every 2 weeks. Most recently, Violin Tuner was updated on October 14, 2026 and Violin Tuner Basic on October 15, 2026.

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