Comparison

Viola Tuner Basic vs Viola Vista

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

Head to head
About

Viola Tuner Basic

Instantly tune your viola with precision and ease. This app offers ultra-accurate frequency display, adjustable A4 temperaments, and intuitive LED guidance. It's perfect for musicians of all levels, from beginners to professionals.

Highlights
  • Ultra-accurate frequency display (Hz)
  • Adjustable A4 temperaments (392Hz–466Hz)
  • LED tuning indicator
  • Tuned string lights up on screen
  • High sensitivity and fast response
  • Tuning fork (IAP)
  • Advanced settings (IAP)
Features
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Tune your viola instantly with precision and ease! Ideal for beginners, students, and professional players. • Ultra-accurate — displays exact frequency in Hz • A4 temperaments from 392Hz–466Hz • Includes tuning fork & advanced settings (IAP) • High sensitivity and fast response • LED tuning indicator for intuitive guidance • Tuned string lights up on screen • Universal app for iPhone & iPad Please allow microphone access: Settings > Privacy > Microphone. Questions or ideas? feedback@daikyoujulabs.com

About

Viola Vista

This app helps viola players improve their intonation, fingerboard knowledge, and sight-reading skills. It offers real-time feedback and visual aids to build confidence and accelerate progress from beginner to advanced levels.

Highlights
  • Real-time intonation feedback
  • Interactive fingerboard visualization
  • Sight-reading practice
  • Tempo training
  • Multiple notation systems
  • Adjustable tuning
Features
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Play in Tune. Build Confidence. Improve Faster. Viola Vista helps you fix intonation, understand the fingerboard, and play with confidence — from your first note to expressive performance. A Proven Path to Master the Viola that turns practice into results: See → Read → Hear → Perform 1. Fingerboard - Know Exactly Where to Place Your Fingers Stop guessing. See every note clearly on the fingerboard and build accurate muscle memory from day one. 2. Sight Reading - Read and Play Without Hesitation Recognize notes and play them confidently in the correct position. 3. Pitch Training - Stay Perfectly in Tune Real-time feedback helps you lock in accurate intonation on every note. 4. Tempo Training - Play in Time with Confidence Develop steady rhythm and control. Practice with tempo and perform with consistency. What You’ll Achieve Play More In Tune • Train your ear to recognize and correct pitch instantly • Build reliable intonation across all positions Understand the Fingerboard • See patterns, scales, and intervals clearly • Connect notes, positions, and sound naturally ##Build Real Playing Confidence • Move from guided practice to independent playing • Perform with accuracy, timing, and control Designed for Faster Progress Smart Intonation Training • Real-time pitch feedback that shows exactly how in tune you are • Progressive difficulty that grows with your skill Clear Visual Learning • Fingerboard guidance that removes confusion • Color-coded patterns for faster recognition Flexible Learning System • Multiple notation styles (letters, solfège, numbers) •Adjustable tuning for precise control From First Note to Performance Whether you’re just starting or refining your technique, Our app helps you: • Play in tune consistently • Read and respond faster • Practice with purpose • Perform with confidence Key Features Fingerboard & Music Theory • All major and minor keys • Arpeggios, intervals, and harmonic fragments • Color-coded visualization for faster understanding • Multiple interval systems:  – 1, b2, 2  – R, m2, M2 Smart Intonation Training • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced levels • Adaptive tolerance for progressive learning • Real-time tuning feedback • Tuner + Staff Tuner modes Beginner-Friendly Tools • Tape Mode — toggle fingerboard guides • Smooth transition from guided learning to precision playing Customization & Tuning • Multiple notation systems:  – C, D, E, F, G, A, B  – Do, Re, Mi  – 1–7 (numbered system) • Adjustable reference pitch:  – A4 = 440–445 Hz Practice smarter. Play better. Progress faster. Privacy Policy: https://vista8studio.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Viola Tuner Basic4 screens
Viola Vista4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Viola Vista at 4.6 against Viola Tuner Basic's 4.1. Viola Vista also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (71% vs 38%). Viola Tuner Basic's advantage is ratings volume (194 vs 11). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Viola Tuner Basic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Viola Vista sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Viola Vista holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Viola Tuner Basic has 194 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Viola Tuner Basic's written reviews are positive against 71% of Viola Vista's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Viola Tuner Basic ships an update every 2 weeks, Viola Vista weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Viola Tuner Basic versus Viola Vista: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViola Tuner BasicViola Vista
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (194 ratings)4.6 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings194 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPedro Daniel Macalupu CumpenVista8 Studio Ltd.

Customer experience

Viola Tuner Basic

All ratings194 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative19.6%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative56.3%

Viola Vista

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Viola Tuner Basic

One-time5
  • A4 Calibrations 392Hz to 466Hz$4.99
  • Settings$4.99
  • Tuning Fork$4.99
Show 2 more
  • Remove ads$4.99
  • Metronome$4.99
1 purchases

Viola Vista

One-time1
  • Pro Version - Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Viola Tuner Basic free?
Viola Tuner Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Viola Vista free?
Viola Vista is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Viola Tuner Basic or Viola Vista?
Viola Vista is rated higher. Viola Tuner Basic averages 4.1 out of 5 from 194 ratings, while Viola Vista averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.
Do Viola Tuner Basic or Viola Vista have ads?
Viola Tuner Basic shows ads; Viola Vista does not.
Which is updated more often, Viola Tuner Basic or Viola Vista?
Viola Tuner Basic ships an update every 2 weeks, and Viola Vista weekly. Most recently, Viola Tuner Basic was updated on October 20, 2026 and Viola Vista on October 9, 2026.

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