Comparison

Double Bass Tuner vs Double Bass Tuner Basic

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

Head to head
About

Double Bass Tuner

Features
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Double Bass Tuner, so you can easily use the mobile phone to do tuning for your double bass, supports a variety of tunings style: four-string double bass, extended four-string double bass and five-string double bass. Easy to use, precise instructions, it is your powerful double bass partner. When you pluck at the string of your musical instrument, it can automatically measure the pitch of the string, and through a variety of methods to indicate the accuracy of the pitch; addition, it can issue the standard sound of the strings, for you to tune through listening. Pitch indication accuracy 0.2 cents, A4 standard note adjustment range of 430 to 450Hz, accuracy 0.1Hz.

About

Double Bass Tuner Basic

Instantly tune your double bass with professional accuracy. Ideal for orchestral, jazz, classical, and studio musicians, it offers precise pitch frequency display and intuitive visual feedback. Includes a tuning fork and advanced settings for enhanced functionality.

Highlights
  • Displays exact pitch frequency in Hz
  • Adjustable A4 temperaments
  • Tuning fork included
  • Exceptional sensitivity for low frequencies
  • LED tuning indicator
  • Tuned string lights up automatically
Features
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Tune your double bass (contrabass) instantly with professional accuracy! Perfect for orchestra, jazz, classical, and studio musicians. • Displays exact pitch frequency in Hz • A4 temperaments from 392Hz–466Hz • Includes tuning fork & advanced settings (IAP) • Exceptional sensitivity for low-frequency instruments • LED tuning indicator for intuitive visual feedback • Tuned string lights up automatically • Universal app for iPhone & iPad Allow microphone access: Settings > Privacy > Microphone. Questions? feedback@daikyoujulabs.com

Screenshots

Double Bass Tuner4 screens
Double Bass Tuner Basic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Double Bass Tuner Basic at Free against Double Bass Tuner's $2.99. Double Bass Tuner Basic also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 21 months). Double Bass Tuner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Double Bass Tuner Basic is free to download; Double Bass Tuner costs $2.99 up front. Double Bass Tuner Basic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Double Bass Tuner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Double Bass Tuner ships an update every 21 months, Double Bass Tuner Basic every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Double Bass Tuner versus Double Bass Tuner Basic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDouble Bass TunerDouble Bass Tuner Basic
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—4.2 (191 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—31.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—191 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer怀卫 张Pedro Daniel Macalupu Cumpen

In-app purchases

None

Double Bass Tuner

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Double Bass Tuner Basic

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

Questions

Is Double Bass Tuner free?
Double Bass Tuner costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Double Bass Tuner Basic free?
Double Bass Tuner Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Double Bass Tuner or Double Bass Tuner Basic have ads?
Double Bass Tuner Basic shows ads; Double Bass Tuner does not.
Which is updated more often, Double Bass Tuner or Double Bass Tuner Basic?
Double Bass Tuner ships an update every 21 months, and Double Bass Tuner Basic every 2 weeks. Most recently, Double Bass Tuner was updated on November 2, 2026 and Double Bass Tuner Basic on November 2, 2026.

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