Comparison

Violin 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

Violin Tuner Basic

Instantly tune your violin with precision using this app. It offers ultra-accurate frequency display and visual guidance, making it ideal for all skill levels. Advanced features and a tuning fork are available through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Ultra-accurate frequency display (Hz)
  • Adjustable A4 temperaments
  • Tuning fork (IAP)
  • Lightning-fast response
  • LED tuning indicator
  • Tuned string lights up
Features
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Tune your violin instantly with precision and ease! Perfect for beginners, students, and professional players. • Ultra-accurate — displays exact frequency in Hz • A4 temperaments 392Hz–466Hz • Includes tuning fork & advanced settings (IAP) • Lightning-fast response and sensitivity • LED tuning indicator for simple visual guidance • Tuned string lights up on screen • Universal app — iPhone & iPad Allow microphone access to enable tuning. Settings > Privacy > Microphone. Questions or ideas? 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

Violin Tuner Basic4 screens
Pitched Tuner4 screens

Verdict

The call

Violin Tuner Basic and Pitched Tuner both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Pitched Tuner's written reviews are positive against 21% of Violin Tuner Basic's. Pitched Tuner also leads on ratings volume (5.1K vs 461). Violin Tuner Basic's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Violin Tuner Basic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Pitched Tuner 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

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 461, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Violin Tuner Basic's written reviews are positive against 76% of Pitched Tuner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Violin Tuner Basic ships an update every 2 weeks, Pitched Tuner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Violin Tuner Basic versus Pitched Tuner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViolin Tuner BasicPitched Tuner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (461 ratings)4.6 (5.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.7% of reviews75.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4615.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPedro Daniel Macalupu CumpenStonekick Limited

Customer experience

Violin Tuner Basic

All ratings461 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive20.7%
Neutral4.6%
Negative74.7%

Pitched Tuner

All ratings5,144 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews291 reviews
Positive75.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative19.6%

User reviews

Violin Tuner Basic

From 461 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to learn and tune
  • 😍 Good for voice check
  • 😊 Useful for beginners
  • ✅ Works for violin tuning
  • 💯 Excellent tool for tuning

Room to improve

  • 💸 Charged without service
  • 💳 Unwanted charges
  • ❌ In-app purchases required
  • 👎 Poor functionality
  • 😠 Feeling scammed

Pitched Tuner

From 5.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well
  • 💡 Helpful for tuning various instruments
  • 🚀 Accurate and responsive
  • 🔒 No ads (free version)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional freezing or glitches
  • 🔒 Requires data sharing for full functionality
  • 🔒 Unclear privacy terms

Bugs and requests

Violin Tuner Basic

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • G string tuning not working
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Ads continue after payment
  • In-app purchases not activating features
  • App asks to pay again after purchase
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  • Lost purchased features after update
  • App doesn't detect E5
  • App doesn't play a note

Requested features

4 requests
  • Fix G string tuning
  • Update functionality
  • Provide clear explanations
  • Add help section

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

5 purchases

Violin Tuner Basic

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

Pitched Tuner

One-time1
  • Pitched Tuner Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Violin Tuner Basic free?
Violin Tuner Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pitched Tuner free?
Pitched Tuner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Violin Tuner Basic or Pitched Tuner?
Pitched Tuner is rated higher. Violin Tuner Basic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 461 ratings, while Pitched Tuner averages 4.6 from 5.1K ratings.
Do Violin Tuner Basic or Pitched Tuner have ads?
Both Violin Tuner Basic and Pitched Tuner show ads.
Which is updated more often, Violin Tuner Basic or Pitched Tuner?
Violin Tuner Basic ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pitched Tuner every 2 months. Most recently, Violin Tuner Basic was updated on September 29, 2026 and Pitched Tuner on October 1, 2026.

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