Comparison

Viola Tuner vs Cello Tuner Basic

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

Head to head
About

Viola Tuner

This app offers precise tuning, a metronome with various beat modes, and pitch practice for string instruments. It visually displays pitch on the fingerboard and records playback for review, aiding learners in improving intonation and rhythm.

Highlights
  • Precise tuning for viola and violin
  • Metronome with 18 beat modes
  • Pitch practice with visual feedback
  • Recording and playback function
  • Adjustable A4 frequency
  • Multiple tuning modes
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: Viola (15), Violin-Tenor (2), Violin 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

Cello Tuner Basic

Achieve precise cello tuning with this intuitive application. It offers ultra-accuracy, visual guidance, and automatic string identification, making it ideal for musicians of all levels. Advanced features and tuning forks are available through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Ultra-accurate frequency display (Hz)
  • Adjustable A4 temperaments
  • LED tuning indicator
  • Automatic tuned string identification
  • High sensitivity and fast response
  • Tuning fork (IAP)
Features
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Tune your cello instantly with exceptional accuracy! Perfect for beginners, students, orchestra players, and professionals. • Ultra-accurate — displays exact frequency in Hz • A4 temperaments from 392Hz–466Hz • Includes tuning fork & advanced settings (IAP) • High sensitivity and fast response • LED tuning indicator for intuitive visual guidance • Tuned string lights up automatically • Universal app for iPhone & iPad Please allow microphone access under: Settings > Privacy > Microphone. Questions or ideas? feedback@daikyoujulabs.com

Screenshots

Viola Tuner4 screens
Cello Tuner Basic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Viola Tuner at none against Cello Tuner Basic's shown. Viola Tuner also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 36%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Cello Tuner Basic's advantage is ratings volume (215 vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. Viola Tuner sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Cello 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

Viola Tuner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cello Tuner Basic has 215 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Viola Tuner's written reviews are positive against 36% of Cello Tuner Basic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Viola Tuner ships an update every 2 months, Cello Tuner Basic every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Viola Tuner versus Cello Tuner Basic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViola TunerCello Tuner Basic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better4.3 (215 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better35.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2215 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHsing-Fu HsuehPedro Daniel Macalupu Cumpen

Customer experience

Viola Tuner

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

Cello Tuner Basic

All ratings215 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral4.7%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Viola Tuner

One-time3
  • 1st Position$0.99
  • Precision Tuning$1.99
  • All Position$2.99
5 purchases

Cello Tuner Basic

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

Questions

Is Viola Tuner free?
Viola Tuner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cello Tuner Basic free?
Cello Tuner Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Viola Tuner or Cello Tuner Basic?
Viola Tuner is rated higher. Viola Tuner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Cello Tuner Basic averages 4.3 from 215 ratings.
Do Viola Tuner or Cello Tuner Basic have ads?
Cello Tuner Basic shows ads; Viola Tuner does not.
Which is updated more often, Viola Tuner or Cello Tuner Basic?
Viola Tuner ships an update every 2 months, and Cello Tuner Basic every 2 weeks. Most recently, Viola Tuner was updated on September 4, 2026 and Cello Tuner Basic on September 28, 2026.

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