Comparison

Pitched Tuner vs Touch33

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

Touch33

Features
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Touch33 is a free app that keeps you up-to-date with Touch news; read about and listen to tracks from the Touch catalogue; stream each and every Touch Radio episode; cook meals from the Touch Recipe Book. Artists released on Touch include Oren Ambarchi, Eleh, Fennesz, Soliman Gamil, Hildur Gudnadottir, Bana Haffar, Ryoji Ikeda, Philip Jeck, Phill Niblock, BJNilsen, Rosy Parlane, Mika Vainio, Chris Watson and Jana Winderen.

Screenshots

Pitched Tuner4 screens
Touch334 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Touch33 at none against Pitched Tuner's 1. Touch33 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Pitched Tuner's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price and 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

Both are free to download. Pitched Tuner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Touch33 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pitched Tuner ships an update every 2 months, Touch33 every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pitched Tuner versus Touch33: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPitched TunerTouch33
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStonekick LimitedTIMOTHY JAMES MEDCALF

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

Touch33

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pitched Tuner

One-time1
  • Pitched Tuner Pro$3.99
None

Touch33

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pitched Tuner free?
Pitched Tuner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Touch33 free?
Touch33 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pitched Tuner or Touch33 have ads?
Pitched Tuner shows ads; Touch33 does not.
Which is updated more often, Pitched Tuner or Touch33?
Pitched Tuner ships an update every 2 months, and Touch33 every 9 days. Most recently, Pitched Tuner was updated on October 29, 2026 and Touch33 on October 25, 2026.

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