Pitched Tuner vs APTuner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
APTuner
This application provides highly accurate chromatic tuning for a wide range of instruments. It features a clear interface, customizable settings, and the ability to detect note deviations with precision.
- Automatic note and cent deviation detection
- Accurate to 1/1000 semitone
- High contrast, high visibility UI
- Instrument presets
- User selectable noise threshold
- Settable A4 frequency
- Historical temperaments
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Features: + Automatically detects the note and cent deviation for a wide variety of instruments + Accurate up to 1/1000 semitone (0.1 cent) + High contrast, high visibility user interface + Instrument presets + User selectable noise threshold + Settable A4 frequency + Frequency table + Select and edit historical temperaments
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: APTuner at none against Pitched Tuner's 1. APTuner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Pitched Tuner's advantage is ratings volume (5.1K vs 6). On price, update cadence, 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. Pitched Tuner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. APTuner asks for nothing beyond the download.
APTuner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pitched Tuner has 5.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Pitched Tuner's written reviews are positive against 100% of APTuner's.
Pitched Tuner ships an update every 2 months, APTuner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pitched Tuner | APTuner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5.1K ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.1K — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stonekick Limited | Joseph Broms |
Customer experience
Pitched Tuner
APTuner
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
APTuner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pitched Tuner
- Pitched Tuner Pro$3.99
APTuner
No in-app purchases








