Tuning Fork Pro vs Velvet Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tuning Fork Pro
This app helps musicians tune their instruments by ear using precise tone generation. It offers a wide range of notes and calibration options with various waveform selections. The app is designed for ease of use and compatibility with external audio devices.
- Note generation from A1 to C7
- A4 Calibration (415Hz to 466Hz)
- Sine, Square, Triangle, Sawtooth waveforms
- Output volume control
- Precise tone emission algorithm
- External speaker compatibility
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Tune your musical instruments by ear with precision and ease! · Generate notes from A1 to C7 in 4 different waveforms · A4 Calibration from 415Hz to 466Hz · Sine, Square, Triangle and Sawtooth waveforms · Output volume setting · Instant load and most precise algorithm for tone emission. · Compatible with external speakers · 64-bit Universal app, works with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch!
Velvet Remote
Control your live music performances from your iPhone. Queue upcoming songs, manage playback, and view setlist details seamlessly. Connects easily via Wi-Fi or USB to your Mac.
- Queue upcoming songs
- Play/Pause and Next controls
- View current and next songs
- Wi-Fi and USB connectivity
- Automatic Mac discovery
- Automatic reconnection
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Velvet Remote is the companion app for Velvet Show, the macOS live performance app for musicians. Connect your iPhone to Velvet Show over Wi-Fi or USB cable. No configuration, no IP address your Mac is discovered automatically on the local network. iPhone Upcoming Songs list: see all unplayed tracks in the current show, in setlist order Tap any track to queue it as the next song — without interrupting playback Play Pause and Next buttons with large tap targets, designed for the stage Current track, remaining time, and next two tracks always visible Connectivity USB cable: plug in and Velvet Remote switches to a wired connection automatically Wi-Fi: standard local network, no router configuration needed Automatic reconnection after any network interruption playback continues on the Mac Velvet Remote requires Velvet Show running on a Mac on the same network.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Velvet Remote at 100% against Tuning Fork Pro's 42%. Velvet Remote also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Tuning Fork Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price 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
Both are free to download. Tuning Fork Pro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Velvet Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tuning Fork Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, Velvet Remote every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tuning Fork Pro | Velvet Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (35 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pedro Daniel Macalupu Cumpen | ALEXANDRE CHALON |
Customer experience
Tuning Fork Pro
Velvet Remote
In-app purchases
Tuning Fork Pro
- Remove adsFree
- A4 Calibration & HarmonicsFree
Velvet Remote
No in-app purchases
