Comparison

Ukulele Tuner+ vs Ukulele String Tuner

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

Head to head
About

Ukulele Tuner+

Easily tune your ukulele with an intuitive interface that highlights the string being tuned. Save your progress and use reference notes for ear training. Offers adjustable fine-tuning and alternate tunings.

Highlights
  • Automatic string detection
  • Reference note playback
  • Adjustable fine-tuning (430-448hz)
  • Alternate tunings support
  • Light and dark themes
  • Tuning history
Features
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Ukulele Tuner+ is a simpler way to tune your ukulele. It automatically hears which string you are tuning and expands that area for maximum visibility. When you are done tuning that string, it's last tuned position is saved on screen so you can see your tuning progress. Tap any note name to play a reference pitch to tune by ear. Features- Recent String Tuning History Reference Notes Adjustable Fine Tuning(430-448hz) Alternated Tunings Light and Dark Themes iPad Split Screen Support Ukulele Tuner+ is ad supported and basic features are free to use. Upgrade the app to remove ads and unlock all features.

About

Ukulele String Tuner

Easily tune your ukulele using your device's microphone or by listening to reference sounds. Achieve perfect pitch for your instrument with this straightforward tool.

Highlights
  • Tune via microphone
  • Reference sound playback
  • Quick tuning
  • Easy to use
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Ukulele String Tuner makes it quick and easy to tune your ukulele. Tune your ukulele by using the microphone, or listen to well-tuned reference sounds.

Screenshots

Ukulele Tuner+4 screens
Ukulele String Tuner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ukulele String Tuner at none against Ukulele Tuner+'s 4. Ukulele String Tuner also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.6). Ukulele Tuner+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. Ukulele Tuner+ sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Ukulele String Tuner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ukulele String Tuner holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 62 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Ukulele Tuner+'s written reviews are positive against 63% of Ukulele String Tuner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ukulele Tuner+ ships an update every 2 weeks, Ukulele String Tuner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Ukulele Tuner+ versus Ukulele String Tuner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUkulele Tuner+Ukulele String Tuner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (48 ratings)3.9 (62 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews63.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4862 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better14.1
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDynamic App Design LLCFredrik Blank

Customer experience

Ukulele Tuner+

All ratings48 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.9%

Ukulele String Tuner

All ratings62 ratings
Positive72.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative24.2%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.8%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Ukulele Tuner+

One-time4
  • Alternate Tunings$1.99
  • Fine Tuning Adjustment$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
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  • Unlock Everything$3.99
None

Ukulele String Tuner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ukulele Tuner+ free?
Ukulele Tuner+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ukulele String Tuner free?
Ukulele String Tuner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ukulele Tuner+ or Ukulele String Tuner?
Ukulele String Tuner is rated higher. Ukulele Tuner+ averages 3.6 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Ukulele String Tuner averages 3.9 from 62 ratings.
Do Ukulele Tuner+ or Ukulele String Tuner have ads?
Ukulele String Tuner shows ads; Ukulele Tuner+ does not.
Which is updated more often, Ukulele Tuner+ or Ukulele String Tuner?
Ukulele Tuner+ ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ukulele String Tuner every 2 months. Most recently, Ukulele Tuner+ was updated on October 14, 2026 and Ukulele String Tuner on September 30, 2026.

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