Comparison

Tune It Yourself vs Tuner

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

Head to head
About

Tune It Yourself

This app analyzes live telemetry data from racing games to automatically adjust car suspension and gearing. It offers a free trial for specific cars and tracks, with a subscription unlocking full functionality for all vehicles and circuits.

Highlights
  • Live telemetry data analysis
  • Automatic suspension tuning
  • Automatic gearing adjustments
  • Tailored tunes for driver and circuit
  • Connects with Forza Motorsport and Horizon games
  • Free trial for select cars/tracks
Features
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*Try it for free, full version requires a paid subscription*. Tune It Yourself makes use of the in game telemetry feed and advanced algorithms to tune each race car to the driver and circuit conditions. Using improved tuning formulas and a brand-new tuning technique, Tune It Yourself connects with Forza Motorsport 2023, Forza Motorsport 7, Forza Horizon 6, Forza Horizon 5 or Forza Horizon 4 and collects live data from your car as you race. This allows Tune It Yourself to automatically adjust your base tunes using the data gathered from your time on track to tailor the suspension and gearing setups for both the car and the track it is on. The trial version of this app allows the user to tune the KTM X-Box GT4 on any track in Forza Motorsport 2023, the Radical SR8 on any track in Forza Motorsport 7, the 1993 Skyline GT-R VSPEC in Forza Horizon 4, the 1992 Ford Escort RS Cosworth in Forza Horizon 5 and the 1994 Toyota Celica GT-FOUR ST205 in Forza Horizon 6. To tune other cars, a Tune It Yourself subscription is required which can be purchased from within the app. The Pocket Playground terms of service can be found at https://www.pocketplayground.net/tos

About

Tuner

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Revamp your drive with Tuner, a groundbreaking tool designed to enhance your vehicle's responsiveness and performance. This innovative solution connects seamlessly to your accelerator pedal and is compatible with a wide range of vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs), hybrids, and traditional internal combustion engine cars. The Tuner App serves as an additional control system, delivering an unmatched driving experience. Key Features: Universal Compatibility: Ideal for diverse vehicle types, from advanced EVs and hybrids to conventional cars. Enhanced Control System: The Tuner App offers supplemental control. Diverse Driving Modes: Choose from Sport for power, Eco for efficiency, Traffic for versatility, Xtreme for excitement, Valet for safety, and Secure for added security. Seamless Vehicle Integration: The module discreetly connects to your accelerator, ensuring a clean and simple setup. Auto-Optimization: Automatically customizes settings to your vehicle's specifications, simplifying the experience. User-Friendly Tuner App: Provides a secondary way to adjust and fine-tune your settings with ease. Experience the difference with Tuner – your gateway to enhanced vehicle performance and responsiveness. Whether cruising through urban landscapes or adventuring on the open road, Tuner works in synergy to adapt to your driving style, ensuring peak performance for all vehicle types.

Screenshots

Tune It Yourself4 screens
Tuner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tuner at none against Tune It Yourself's 2. Tune It Yourself's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Tune It Yourself sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Tuner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tune It Yourself ships an update monthly, Tuner every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tune It Yourself versus Tuner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTune It YourselfTuner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (63 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings63 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCraig JorgensenIOTuning GmbH

Bugs and requests

Tune It Yourself

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Connection issues with PC/Xbox
  • Test run connection fails
  • iOS 14 IP address incompatibility
  • Ride height check always at max
  • Suspension analysis requires further assessment

Requested features

9 requests
  • Drag racing update (gearing)
  • FWD car option
  • Generic tune for car setups
  • Option to adjust final drive with a slider
  • Clearer instructions for test laps regarding curbs/crashes
Show 4 more
  • Support for vehicles with less than 4 gears
  • Support for Project Cars 2
  • Options for drag racing or roll racing
  • Fine-tuning options for car feel (e.g., loose off, tight center)

Tuner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tune It Yourself

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.491 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$14.991 Year
None

Tuner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tune It Yourself free?
Tune It Yourself is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tuner free?
Tuner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tune It Yourself or Tuner have ads?
Neither Tune It Yourself nor Tuner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tune It Yourself or Tuner?
Tune It Yourself ships an update monthly, and Tuner every 4 months. Most recently, Tune It Yourself was updated on October 30, 2026 and Tuner on October 25, 2026.

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