Comparison

Harmonica Tuner Pro vs HarpBend

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

Head to head
About

Harmonica Tuner Pro

This app assists harmonica players in tuning their instruments. It listens to sounds, displays frequencies and notes, and indicates accuracy with color-coding. Users can define custom harmonicas and record audio-visual feedback.

Highlights
  • Precise tuning algorithm
  • Supports multiple harmonica keys
  • Customizable harmonica definitions
  • Note accuracy indicator
  • Audio and screen recording
  • Save and share recordings
Features
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Application Harmonica Tuner PRO (@harmonicatuner) fills the gap in the App Store for tunning sounds for harmonica players. The application has precise, simple and fast algorithm. Harmos: Key of C, A, D, G, E, F, Bb, B, Eb and possibility to define new one. 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, overblow and overdraw etc. @harmonicatuner works: 1. Listen to sounds and if there is a proper amplitude, the app shows frequency and note with number of octaves. 2. If the sound is harmonica's note, th en the note lights in yellow, red or green color. It depends on accuracy of the sound. @harmonicatuner is for users who play many different kind of harmonica (not only key of C). @harmonicatuner allows to define your own harmonica and setup value of parameters. In the @harmonicatuner you may define showing amplitude (amp), frequency (fre), notes (not) and accuracy from sound pattern (acc). From 3.0 version you may edit and view defined harmos. @harmonicatuner may record videos: sounds from the mic including screen; this video you may save and share. You may save and share recordings with your friends or teacher. Additional information about @harmonicatuner: - http://www.teska.pl/home/harmonica/ - https://www.facebook.com/harmonicatuner/ - video describing features (4'19"): https://youtu.be/22odXEOlyAs

About

HarpBend

Features
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The ultimate harmonica practice app. HarpBend listens to your playing and highlights every note on the harmonica grid in real time — so you can see exactly what you're playing, nail your bends, and build your repertoire faster. REAL-TIME DETECTION HarpBend uses your microphone to detect the pitch of each note as you play. Blow, draw, and bend notes light up instantly on the grid — no latency, no guesswork. VISUAL HARMONICA GRID A clear, color-coded grid shows every hole, direction (blow/draw), and bend position. Supports both diatonic (10-hole) and chromatic (12-hole) harmonicas. HARMONICA KEYS C, A and G — the three harps most players own first — are included free. The Keys Pack adds the 19 others — 22 diatonic keys in all — so the grid and the detection follow whichever harp you pick up. SCALES & MODES Overlay any scale on the grid to see exactly which notes to target. Pentatonic, blues, dorian, mixolydian, and more — perfect for learning solos and improvisation. CHORDS & ARPEGGIOS Visualize chord tones directly on the grid and practice arpeggios hole by hole. From basic triads to jazz extensions. JAZZ & BLUES STANDARDS Practice on real chord progressions — 12-Bar Blues, Autumn Leaves, So What, Summertime, and more. The grid updates live at every chord change so you always know which notes fit. SCROLLING MELODY Follow the tune on a scrolling staff while the grid shows you where the notes are. "Fading Light", an original minor ii-V-i study, is included free. METRONOME & BASS PATTERNS Built-in metronome with adjustable tempo and accompaniment patterns (Rock, Pop, Shuffle, Walking) to practice with a full rhythmic feel. BEAUTIFUL THEMES Choose from Classic, Ocean, Forest, or create your own custom color theme. Requires microphone permission for pitch detection.

Screenshots

Harmonica Tuner Pro4 screens
HarpBend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HarpBend at Free against Harmonica Tuner Pro's $3.99. Harmonica Tuner Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On 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

HarpBend is free to download; Harmonica Tuner Pro costs $3.99 up front. HarpBend sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Harmonica Tuner Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Harmonica Tuner Pro ships an update fortnightly, HarpBend every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Harmonica Tuner Pro versus HarpBend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHarmonica Tuner ProHarpBend
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#161 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJacek TeskaNicolas Bertaux

In-app purchases

None

Harmonica Tuner Pro

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

HarpBend

One-time6
  • Scales Pack$1.99
  • Chords Pack$1.99
  • Bass Patterns Pack$1.99
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  • Chromatic Pack$2.99
  • Songs Pack$2.99
  • HarpBend Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Harmonica Tuner Pro free?
Harmonica Tuner Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HarpBend free?
HarpBend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Harmonica Tuner Pro or HarpBend have ads?
Neither Harmonica Tuner Pro nor HarpBend shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Harmonica Tuner Pro or HarpBend?
Harmonica Tuner Pro ships an update fortnightly, and HarpBend every 5 months. Most recently, Harmonica Tuner Pro was updated on October 20, 2026 and HarpBend on October 11, 2026.

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