Comparison

Violin Tuner Basic vs MusicTools Metronome & 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

MusicTools Metronome & Tuner

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ALL-IN-ONE METRONOME & TUNER Metronome and chromatic tuner in a single app. Great for instrument practice and music classrooms. Perfect for Music Class - 6 time signatures (2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/8, 7/8) for various musical styles - Count-in feature for ensemble timing - Visual-only mode (silent) for quiet environments - Large display mode for projectors and classrooms METRONOME - Precise tempo from 20 to 300 BPM - Tap tempo detection - Direct BPM number input - Beautiful pendulum animation - Tempo markings (Largo to Presto) - Background playback support TUNER - Chromatic tuner with real-time pitch detection - Cent deviation display - A4 reference tuning (430-450Hz) - Instrument presets (guitar, ukulele, bass, violin) - Tone generator for reference pitch - Tuning sequence playback SETLIST MANAGEMENT - Save song name + BPM + time signature - One-tap switch between songs PRACTICE STATISTICS - Cumulative practice time tracking - Weekly chart Dark mode supported. iPad-optimized layout. Available in 39 languages.

Screenshots

Violin Tuner Basic4 screens
MusicTools Metronome & Tuner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MusicTools Metronome & Tuner at none against Violin Tuner Basic's 5. Violin Tuner Basic's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Violin Tuner Basic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. MusicTools Metronome & Tuner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Violin Tuner Basic ships an update every 2 weeks, MusicTools Metronome & Tuner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Violin Tuner Basic versus MusicTools Metronome & Tuner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViolin Tuner BasicMusicTools Metronome & Tuner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (461 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings461 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPedro Daniel Macalupu CumpenNotake Shoji

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

MusicTools Metronome & Tuner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Violin Tuner Basic

One-time5
  • A4 Calibrations 392Hz to 466Hz$3.99
  • Settings$3.99
  • Tuning Fork$3.99
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  • Remove ads$3.99
  • Metronome$3.99
None

MusicTools Metronome & Tuner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Violin Tuner Basic free?
Violin Tuner Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MusicTools Metronome & Tuner free?
MusicTools Metronome & Tuner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Violin Tuner Basic or MusicTools Metronome & Tuner have ads?
Both Violin Tuner Basic and MusicTools Metronome & Tuner show ads.
Which is updated more often, Violin Tuner Basic or MusicTools Metronome & Tuner?
Violin Tuner Basic ships an update every 2 weeks, and MusicTools Metronome & Tuner every 2 months. Most recently, Violin Tuner Basic was updated on November 2, 2026 and MusicTools Metronome & Tuner on October 28, 2026.

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