Violin Tuner Basic vs Universal Instrument 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
Universal Instrument Tuner
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Universal Instrument Tuner helps you tune your instruments quickly and accurately using your device microphone. Supports many instruments including guitar, violin, ukulele, bass, cello, banjo, mandolin, saz, oud, flute, saxophone, trumpet and more. Features: • Accurate real-time tuning • Chromatic tuner mode • Multiple instrument presets • Clear note and frequency display • Smooth tuning meter The app can be used for free. You can watch optional ads to continue using the tuner or subscribe to unlock all features and remove ads. Designed for musicians of all levels who need a simple and reliable tuning tool for practice and performance. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Universal Instrument Tuner at none against Violin Tuner Basic's shown. Universal Instrument Tuner also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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 and Universal Instrument Tuner sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Violin Tuner Basic ships an update every 2 weeks, Universal Instrument Tuner every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Violin Tuner Basic | Universal Instrument 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 | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pedro Daniel Macalupu Cumpen | recep kIlbahri |
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
Universal Instrument Tuner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Violin Tuner Basic
- A4 Calibrations 392Hz to 466Hz$0.99
- Settings$0.99
- Tuning Fork$0.99
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- Remove ads$0.99
- Metronome$0.99
Universal Instrument Tuner
- Pro Tuner Access$4.991 Month
Questions
Is Violin Tuner Basic free?
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