Comparison

Cello Tuner Basic vs CelloTuningWatch

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

Head to head
About

Cello Tuner Basic

Achieve precise cello tuning with this intuitive application. It offers ultra-accuracy, visual guidance, and automatic string identification, making it ideal for musicians of all levels. Advanced features and tuning forks are available through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Ultra-accurate frequency display (Hz)
  • Adjustable A4 temperaments
  • LED tuning indicator
  • Automatic tuned string identification
  • High sensitivity and fast response
  • Tuning fork (IAP)
Features
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Tune your cello instantly with exceptional accuracy! Perfect for beginners, students, orchestra players, and professionals. • 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 visual guidance • Tuned string lights up automatically • Universal app for iPhone & iPad Please allow microphone access under: Settings > Privacy > Microphone. Questions or ideas? feedback@daikyoujulabs.com

About

CelloTuningWatch

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This watch will help you quickly even though you don't have network connection or phone beside you. Just see your arm watch and that's it! Let's make cello tuning easier.

Screenshots

Cello Tuner Basic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cello Tuner Basic at Free against CelloTuningWatch's $0.99. Cello Tuner Basic also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 38 months). CelloTuningWatch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

Cello Tuner Basic is free to download; CelloTuningWatch costs $0.99 up front. Cello Tuner Basic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. CelloTuningWatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cello Tuner Basic ships an update every 2 weeks, CelloTuningWatch every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cello Tuner Basic versus CelloTuningWatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCello Tuner BasicCelloTuningWatch
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.3 (215 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings215 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 38 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPedro Daniel Macalupu Cumpensatoshi goto

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Cello 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
None

CelloTuningWatch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cello Tuner Basic free?
Cello Tuner Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CelloTuningWatch free?
CelloTuningWatch costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cello Tuner Basic or CelloTuningWatch have ads?
Cello Tuner Basic shows ads; CelloTuningWatch does not.
Which is updated more often, Cello Tuner Basic or CelloTuningWatch?
Cello Tuner Basic ships an update every 2 weeks, and CelloTuningWatch every 38 months. Most recently, Cello Tuner Basic was updated on October 6, 2026 and CelloTuningWatch on October 8, 2026.

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