Harmonica Bending Trainer vs Gig Tuner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Harmonica Bending Trainer
This app aids in practicing bending techniques for 10-hole diatonic harmonicas. It provides a dedicated tool for musicians looking to improve their harmonica playing skills.
- Bending practice support
- 10-hole diatonic harmonicas
- Improve harmonica skills
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Harmonica Bending Trainer supports your bending practice for 10-hole diatonic harmonicas.
Gig Tuner
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Gig Tuner is a precision guitar tuner built to get you in tune quickly and keep you moving on stage, in rehearsal, or at home. The clear, high-contrast display tells you exactly which direction to tune. Choose automatic detection or focus on one string, then use the same musician-first controls on iPhone and iPad. The Apple Watch companion keeps the essential tuning guidance visible on your wrist while the iPhone listens. BUILT FOR REAL GUITAR WORK • Fast automatic and string-specific tuning • Standard, Drop D, DADGAD, Open G, Open D, E-flat Standard, and custom tunings • Capo-aware note targets and guidance • Adjustable Concert A and tuning tolerance • Chromatic Tuner for any note • Stage Mode with large, readable direction cues • Saved songs and setlists for fast tuning changes between songs • iPad split view with setup controls beside the tuner • Apple Watch companion display CHORD ID Pick the strings from low to high and Gig Tuner identifies the chord, shows the detected notes, and draws the chord shape. Muted strings can be skipped. For best results, pick each string cleanly and pause briefly between strings. TRY EVERYTHING All features are available during a seven-day free trial. After the trial, unlock Gig Tuner permanently with a one-time purchase. There is no subscription, and previous purchases can be restored. Microphone audio is analyzed on your device and is not recorded or uploaded.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Harmonica Bending Trainer at none against Gig Tuner's 1. Harmonica Bending Trainer also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Gig Tuner's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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
Both are free to download. Gig Tuner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Harmonica Bending Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Harmonica Bending Trainer | Gig Tuner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (38 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blowbend.jp | Chris HALFORD |
Bugs and requests
Harmonica Bending Trainer
Reported bugs
4 issues- Bugs after new update
- Does not detect harmonica sound
- Inconsistent sound detection
- Not supporting overnotes
Requested features
5 requests- Option to remove ads
- Paid version without ads
- Support for overnotes
- Tablature charts
- Practice scales feature
Gig Tuner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Harmonica Bending Trainer
No in-app purchases
Gig Tuner
- Gig Tuner Full Unlock$4.99
Questions
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