Comparison

Charango Tuner Basic vs Pitched Tuner

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

Head to head
About

Charango Tuner Basic

Easily tune your charango with this precise and responsive application. It features an intuitive interface with visual indicators to guide you, making it suitable for musicians of all skill levels. Get accurate frequency readings and tune in seconds.

Highlights
  • Precise frequency display in Hz
  • High responsiveness and sensitivity
  • Intuitive user interface
  • LED tuning indicator
  • Visual tuned string indicator
  • Universal app support
Features
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Tune your charango with precision and ease, within seconds! Optimal for beginners, intermediate and advanced musicians! · The most accurate - displays the exact sound frequency in Hz. · Highest responsiveness and sensitivity. · Intuitive user interface with LED tuning indicator. · Visual indicators - tuned string lights up. · Universal app - works with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. --- Please make sure to allow microphone access to this app when prompted. Check it under Settings>Privacy>Microphone. Thank you. --- Got ideas? Questions? Please send us your feedback through our site or to feedback@daikyoujulabs.com

About

Pitched Tuner

This app helps musicians tune their instruments quickly and accurately using their device's microphone. It offers both instrument-specific and chromatic tuning modes, with customizable options for various instruments and tunings. It also functions as a pitch pipe for ear training.

Highlights
  • Chromatic and instrument tuner modes
  • Hands-free tuning
  • Supports a wide range of instruments
  • Customizable tunings
  • Pitch pipe functionality
  • Adjustable reference pitch
  • Light/dark themes
Features
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A chromatic tuner and pitch pipe used by over a million musicians. Pitched Tuner and Pitch Pipe has been designed by musicians to help you quickly and easily tune your instrument using the microphone on your device. It works well for a wide range of instruments: Ukulele, violin, mandolin, flute, guitars, voice, and more. Even very low bass strings can be tuned. Simple controls and clear visuals make it great for beginners. Responsive and precise algorithms provide professional level accuracy for more advanced players. Hands free tuning means you can tune all of your strings without ever having to touch the screen - you don't want to have to reach for your ukulele tuner in between tuning each string, and now you don't have to. This tuner app has two modes: - Instrument tuner - Chromatic tuner The instrument tuner shows you the target notes for the instrument and tuning that you have selected - this is particularly useful for stringed instruments. For example a guitar tuner would show the notes EADGBE if you chose standard guitar tuning, or DADGBE if you chose drop D tuning. Or a violin tuner would show GDAE. You can then just play each string and the tuner will identify whether you are in tune. Pitched Tuner has built in tunings for many common instruments including banjo, bass 4, 5 and 6 string, cello, double bass, guitar including 7 string, ukulele, viola and violin. If your instrument or your preferred tuning aren't included then you can easily create your own in the app. Please email us if you want your tuning added to the built in ones. The chromatic tuner displays the note that is closest to what is currently being played. If you play an A, it shows an A. This is useful for instruments with lots of notes (piano tuning for example). Some stringed players might also prefer this mode - particularly if you play instruments with several common tunings such as the guitar (it's personal preference!). It means you can quickly tune your guitar from standard to drop D without having to touch the app (assuming it's already visible on your screen). Pitched Tuner displays a traditional tuner needle and dial. It clearly shows the frequency being played as well as the nearest note and error in cents (one cent is one hundredth of a semitone). The dial then allows you to easily track small changes in pitch. A separate volume indicator tells you how clearly the microphone is picking up your instrument sound. Other features include: - Vary the reference tuning pitch away from the common 440Hz. - Able to adjust for non-concert pitch instruments, for example the B-flat trumpet. - Choice of light or dark themes - Adjust the volume sensitivity of the app for quieter instruments and noisy environments. This tuning app also works as a pitch pipe and can sound a reference note to tune your instrument by ear (which is always a good skill to practice), or use as a target note when you are re-stringing your guitar/violin/etc. You can choose from a pure sine sound, which is precise but quiet, or a simulated piano, guitar or clarinet. We hope you find Pitched Tuner useful. You can always contact us at support@stonekick.com

Screenshots

Charango Tuner Basic2 screens
Pitched Tuner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pitched Tuner at Free against Charango Tuner Basic's $9.99. Pitched Tuner also leads on ratings volume (5.1K vs 16) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). Charango Tuner Basic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, 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

Pitched Tuner is free to download; Charango Tuner Basic costs $9.99 up front. Pitched Tuner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Charango Tuner Basic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pitched Tuner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pitched Tuner has 5.1K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Charango Tuner Basic ships an update every 7 months, Pitched Tuner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Charango Tuner Basic versus Pitched Tuner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCharango Tuner BasicPitched Tuner
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (16 ratings)4.6 (5.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—76.1% of reviews
Number of ratings165.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPedro Daniel Macalupu CumpenStonekick Limited

Customer experience

Charango Tuner Basic

All ratings16 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative6.3%

Pitched Tuner

All ratings5,144 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews293 reviews
Positive76.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative19.5%

Bugs and requests

Charango Tuner Basic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pitched Tuner

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incompatible with some devices or operating system versions
  • Inaccurate note detection in certain cases

Requested features

3 requests
  • More instrument options (e.g., woodwinds, brass)
  • Ability to customize note display and playback
  • Improved microphone sensitivity and noise cancellation

In-app purchases

None

Charango Tuner Basic

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pitched Tuner

One-time1
  • Pitched Tuner Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Charango Tuner Basic free?
Charango Tuner Basic costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pitched Tuner free?
Pitched Tuner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Charango Tuner Basic or Pitched Tuner?
Pitched Tuner is rated higher. Charango Tuner Basic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Pitched Tuner averages 4.6 from 5.1K ratings.
Do Charango Tuner Basic or Pitched Tuner have ads?
Pitched Tuner shows ads; Charango Tuner Basic does not.
Which is updated more often, Charango Tuner Basic or Pitched Tuner?
Charango Tuner Basic ships an update every 7 months, and Pitched Tuner every 2 months. Most recently, Charango Tuner Basic was updated on October 13, 2026 and Pitched Tuner on October 14, 2026.

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