# True Note vs Grooved

The clearest difference is rating: Grooved at 4.9 against True Note's 3.6. Grooved also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (88% vs 68%). True Note's advantage is iOS requirement (10.2 vs 17.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. True Note sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Grooved asks for nothing beyond the download.

Grooved holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grooved has 124 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of True Note's written reviews are positive against 88% of Grooved's.

## The numbers

| Metric | True Note | Grooved |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-note-record-player-test/id1200544741/reviews) | **[4.9 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grooved-turntable-calibration/id6479003866/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **124** |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.2** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James Rhoades](https://appshunter.io/developer/359564371) | [Ivan Mathy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332489186) |

## What reviewers say

### True Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-note-record-player-test/id1200544741)

Check your record player's speed accuracy using your phone's LED light and a printable strobe disc. Ensure your turntable is playing at the correct RPM for optimal audio quality. Useful for calibration and pre-purchase checks.

**Highlights:** Turntable speed testing, Strobe disc calibration, Adjustable speed check, Portable for on-the-go use, Accurate RPM verification

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


### Grooved

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grooved-turntable-calibration/id6479003866)

Easily calibrate your turntable's speed using just your device's microphone and a record. This app analyzes the playback speed of your vinyl and tells you if it's running fast, slow, or perfectly accurate. Adjust your turntable based on the feedback until you achieve optimal playback.

**Highlights:** One-tap turntable speed calibration, Uses device microphone, Analyzes playback speed, Indicates fast, slow, or accurate speed, Free to use

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is True Note free?

True Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Grooved free?

Grooved is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, True Note or Grooved?

Grooved is rated higher. True Note averages 3.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Grooved averages 4.9 from 124 ratings.

### Do True Note or Grooved have ads?

Neither True Note nor Grooved shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*