Comparison

Pitched Tuner vs Banjo Tuner Basic

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

Banjo Tuner Basic

This application provides precise and rapid banjo tuning for musicians of all skill levels. It features an intuitive interface with visual indicators and displays exact sound frequencies in Hz for optimal accuracy. Works across multiple Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Precise frequency display in Hz
  • Instant load and fast tuning
  • High responsiveness and sensitivity
  • Intuitive UI with LED indicator
  • Visual indicators for tuned strings
  • Universal app for iPhone, iPad, iPod
Features
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Tune your banjo with precision and ease, within seconds! Optimal for beginners, intermediate and advanced musicians! · The most accurate - displays the exact sound frequency in Hz! · Instant load and fastest tuning! - the only tuner optimized for 64 bit! · Highest responsiveness and sensitivity. · Intuitive user interface with LED tuning indicator. · Visual indicators - tuned string lights up. · Universal app - works with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. --- Please make sure to allow microphone access to this app when prompted. Check it under Settings>Privacy>Microphone. Thank you. --- Got ideas? Questions? Please send us your feedback through our site or to feedback@daikyoujulabs.com

Screenshots

Pitched Tuner4 screens
Banjo Tuner Basic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pitched Tuner at 76% against Banjo Tuner Basic's 0%. Pitched Tuner also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.6 vs 3.9). Banjo Tuner Basic's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Pitched Tuner is free to download; Banjo Tuner Basic costs $2.99 up front. Pitched Tuner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Banjo Tuner Basic 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

Pitched Tuner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pitched Tuner has 5.1K ratings behind it against 7, 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 0% of Banjo Tuner Basic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pitched Tuner ships an update every 2 months, Banjo Tuner Basic every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pitched Tuner versus Banjo Tuner Basic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPitched TunerBanjo Tuner Basic
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (5.1K ratings) — better3.9 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews76.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5.1K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStonekick LimitedPedro Daniel Macalupu Cumpen

Customer experience

Pitched Tuner

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

Banjo Tuner Basic

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Banjo Tuner Basic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pitched Tuner

One-time1
  • Pitched Tuner Pro$3.99
1 purchases

Banjo Tuner Basic

One-time1
  • Remove adsFree

Questions

Is Pitched Tuner free?
Pitched Tuner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Banjo Tuner Basic free?
Banjo Tuner Basic costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pitched Tuner or Banjo Tuner Basic?
Pitched Tuner is rated higher. Pitched Tuner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while Banjo Tuner Basic averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Pitched Tuner or Banjo Tuner Basic have ads?
Both Pitched Tuner and Banjo Tuner Basic show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pitched Tuner or Banjo Tuner Basic?
Pitched Tuner ships an update every 2 months, and Banjo Tuner Basic every 10 days. Most recently, Pitched Tuner was updated on October 16, 2026 and Banjo Tuner Basic on October 18, 2026.

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