# Tuner vs Double Bass Tuner Basic

The clearest difference is rating: Double Bass Tuner Basic at 4.2 against Tuner's 2.0. Double Bass Tuner Basic also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (191 vs 1). Tuner's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 32%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tuner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Double Bass Tuner Basic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Double Bass Tuner Basic holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Double Bass Tuner Basic has 191 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Tuner's written reviews are positive against 32% of Double Bass Tuner Basic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tuner ships an update every 3 months, Double Bass Tuner Basic every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tuner | Double Bass Tuner Basic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuner/id1336751092/reviews) | **[4.2 (191 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-bass-tuner-basic/id1420917410/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **191** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 31.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Heavenbrook Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/451446278) | [Pedro Daniel Macalupu Cumpen](https://appshunter.io/developer/492172409) |

## What reviewers say

### Tuner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuner/id1336751092)

This music tool helps you tune instruments by detecting sound frequencies and displaying musical notation. It also includes a metronome with adjustable tempo and time signatures, and allows simultaneous use of both features.

**Highlights:** Instrument tuning, Sound frequency detection, Musical notation display, Metronome with tempo control, Multiple time signatures, Simultaneous tuner and metronome use, Standard instrument templates

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tuner Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


### Double Bass Tuner Basic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-bass-tuner-basic/id1420917410)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| A4 Calibrations 392Hz to 466Hz | $3.99 | one-time |
| Settings | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tuning Fork | $3.99 | one-time |
| Metronome | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tuner free?

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

### Is Double Bass Tuner Basic free?

Double Bass Tuner Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tuner or Double Bass Tuner Basic?

Double Bass Tuner Basic is rated higher. Tuner averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Double Bass Tuner Basic averages 4.2 from 191 ratings.

### Do Tuner or Double Bass Tuner Basic have ads?

Double Bass Tuner Basic shows ads; Tuner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tuner or Double Bass Tuner Basic?

Tuner ships an update every 3 months, and Double Bass Tuner Basic every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tuner was updated on November 2, 2026 and Double Bass Tuner Basic on November 13, 2026.

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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.*