Comparison

Pitched Tuner vs Keylimba

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

Head to head
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

About

Keylimba

Experience the soothing sounds of a kalimba on your device. This app offers a cute and customizable interface with adjustable key ranges and a built-in looper for recording and playback. Personalize your musical experience with custom key markings and backgrounds.

Highlights
  • Cute and lightweight interface
  • Adjustable 9-21 key range
  • Built-in looper for recording and playback
  • Customizable key markings
  • Customizable background colors
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Keylimba is a cute and customizable app version of the kalimba instrument! - cute & lightweight interface - adjustable 9-21 key range - built-in looper to record and playback sound - customizable key markings and background colors - absolutely NO ADS!

Screenshots

Pitched Tuner4 screens
Keylimba3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Keylimba at none against Pitched Tuner's shown. Keylimba also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 76%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Pitched Tuner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Keylimba 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

Keylimba holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.4K and 3.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Pitched Tuner's written reviews are positive against 94% of Keylimba's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pitched Tuner ships an update every 2 months, Keylimba every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pitched Tuner versus Keylimba: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPitched TunerKeylimba
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.4K ratings)4.8 (3.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.1% of reviews94.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.4K — better3.1K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStonekick LimitedDavid Fu

Customer experience

Pitched Tuner

All ratings5,144 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews293 reviews
Positive76.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative19.5%

Keylimba

All ratings3,133 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews1,233 reviews
Positive94.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative2.8%

User reviews

Pitched Tuner

From 5.4K 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

Keylimba

From 3.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💞 Adorable and cute
  • 🙏 Responsive developer support
  • 🎶 Calming and relaxing
  • 🌈 Supports LGBTQ+ pride
  • 🎨 Highly customizable

Room to improve

  • 🔑 Some features require payment
  • 🔇 Occasional audio issues
  • 🕹️ Difficulty playing adjacent notes
  • 🎨 Limited color customization options

Bugs and requests

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

Keylimba

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional app crashes
  • Delayed note response on some devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more pride flag options
  • Allow custom color selection
  • Implement a built-in tuner
  • Add ability to save/load recordings
  • Provide song tutorials or sheet music
Show 1 more
  • Enable picture-in-picture mode

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pitched Tuner

One-time1
  • Pitched Tuner Pro$3.99
1 purchases

Keylimba

One-time1
  • Keylimba Plus$1.99

Questions

Is Pitched Tuner free?
Pitched Tuner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Keylimba free?
Keylimba is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pitched Tuner or Keylimba?
Keylimba is rated higher. Pitched Tuner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Keylimba averages 4.8 from 3.1K ratings.
Do Pitched Tuner or Keylimba have ads?
Pitched Tuner shows ads; Keylimba does not.
Which is updated more often, Pitched Tuner or Keylimba?
Pitched Tuner ships an update every 2 months, and Keylimba every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pitched Tuner was updated on October 29, 2026 and Keylimba on October 31, 2026.

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