Comparison

Harmonica Tuner vs TapeDeck

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

Head to head
About

Harmonica Tuner

This app listens to your harmonica playing and displays the notes and octaves in real-time. It's specifically designed for harmonicas in the Key of C, helping beginners identify notes as they play. An optional recording feature allows you to save and share your performances.

Highlights
  • Listens to harmonica sounds via microphone
  • Displays notes with octaves
  • Highlights notes for Key of C
  • Shows blow and draw notes for each hole
  • Optional recording and sharing of performances
Features
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This is app which listens sounds via mic and displays notes with octaves. It is designed for Harmonica Key of C. It's very useful for beginners harmonica players because it shows notes during playing. But if you are planning another keys of harmo you should think about app: Harmonica Tuner PRO Numbers from 1 to 10 present holes for blowing or drawing. Row above with notes presents note for blow, and row below - note for draw. Other notes are obtained via bending. Application works: 1. Listen for sound and in the right down corner show frequency and note with number of octaves 2. If sound is harmonica sound, then note is lighted in yellow color. 3. After buy Record feature you may recording and sharing you play as video

About

TapeDeck

Travel back in time to experience music from any date and genre. This app simulates live radio with real chart data, allowing you to preview songs on YouTube and save playlists to Apple Music.

Highlights
  • Select any date and genre
  • Simulated live radio experience
  • Auto-generated tracklists with timestamps
  • Built-in YouTube player for previews
  • One-tap Apple Music playlist creation
Features
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Remember the radio you grew up with. TapeDeck Time Machine lets you time-travel through music. Pick any date and genre, then generate a “live radio” simulation from real chart data. Preview instantly on YouTube and (optionally) save the playlist to your Apple Music library. What you can do: Pick a date & genre and “tune in” to that week’s hits See an auto-generated tracklist with timestamps & chart ranks Play a continuous mix with the built-in YouTube player Create a matching Apple Music playlist in one tap* *Requires an active Apple Music subscription for playlist creation. Why you’ll love it: Choose a date (e.g., your graduation day) and genre (Hot 100, Alternative, Pop, Rock, Country, R&B/Hip-Hop, Dance/Electronic) Simulated radio: no repeats for a set time, realistic rotations One-tap YouTube playlist creation to watch in the YouTube app Apple Music export: sign in once, then save your playlist to your library Fast, lightweight, privacy-friendly—no TimeDeck account required How it works: TapeDeck pulls historical chart data and simulates real rotation rules (no repeats too soon, smart spacing of big hits). When you connect Apple Music, we securely request a user token through Apple’s official MusicKit flow and create a playlist in your library—no accounts or passwords stored. Privacy We only request Apple Music access when you choose to export a playlist. Basic anonymous analytics help us improve the app. See our full policy at tapedecktimemachine.com/privacy. Support Questions or ideas? tapedecktimemachine.com/support Playback uses the official YouTube embed and Apple Music APIs Notes Apple Music playlist creation requires an Apple Music subscription and regional availability. YouTube playback availability may vary by video rights in your region.

Screenshots

Harmonica Tuner4 screens
TapeDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TapeDeck at 100% against Harmonica Tuner's 29%. TapeDeck also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (5.0 vs 1.0). Harmonica Tuner's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, ads 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

TapeDeck is free to download; Harmonica Tuner costs $0.99 up front. Harmonica Tuner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TapeDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TapeDeck holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Harmonica Tuner's written reviews are positive against 100% of TapeDeck's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Harmonica Tuner versus TapeDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHarmonica TunerTapeDeck
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB1 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJacek TeskaAnthony Klemm

Customer experience

Harmonica Tuner

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

TapeDeck

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Harmonica Tuner

One-time1
  • Harmonica Tuner Record$0.99
None

TapeDeck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Harmonica Tuner free?
Harmonica Tuner costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is TapeDeck free?
TapeDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Harmonica Tuner or TapeDeck?
TapeDeck is rated higher. Harmonica Tuner averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TapeDeck averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Harmonica Tuner or TapeDeck have ads?
Neither Harmonica Tuner nor TapeDeck shows ads.

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