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.
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.
- Ultra-accurate frequency display (Hz)
- Adjustable A4 temperaments
- Tuning fork (IAP)
- Lightning-fast response
- LED tuning indicator
- Tuned string lights up
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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
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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Violin Tuner Basic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. MusicTools Metronome & Tuner asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Violin Tuner Basic | MusicTools Metronome & Tuner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (461 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 461 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pedro Daniel Macalupu Cumpen | Notake 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
Violin Tuner Basic
- 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
MusicTools Metronome & Tuner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Violin Tuner Basic free?
Is MusicTools Metronome & Tuner free?
Do Violin Tuner Basic or MusicTools Metronome & Tuner have ads?
Which is updated more often, Violin Tuner Basic or MusicTools Metronome & Tuner?
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