Learn Oud vs Sala Tune
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Learn Oud
This application provides a structured program to learn how to play the Oud. It offers a guided learning path for aspiring musicians interested in this traditional instrument.
- Learn Oud playing techniques
- Structured learning program
- Guided lessons
- Traditional instrument focus
Read full descriptionHide full description
برنامج لتعلم العزف على العود
Sala Tune
This app provides precise microtonal tuning for oud and other traditional instruments. It also offers comprehensive educational content on Turkish makam theory, suitable for beginners and professionals alike.
- Microtonal pitch detection
- Real-time visual feedback
- Special tuning presets
- Turkish makam theory guide
- Authentic scale learning
- Designed for traditional instruments
Read full descriptionHide full description
SalaTune is the essential tuning app for oud players and students of Turkish, Arabic, Greek, and Persian classical music. Built by musicians for musicians, Sala Tune offers precise microtonal pitch detection and comprehensive makam education. ACCURATE MICROTONAL TUNING - High-precision pitch detection optimized for oud, saz, and traditional instruments - Real-time visual feedback for perfect intonation - Special tuning presets for Arabic and Turkish Ouds. - Clear, responsive interface for quick tuning sessions MAKAM EDUCATION - Complete guide to Turkish makam theory - Learn authentic scales with microtonal accuracy - Understand Düzen (System), Merkez (Center), Seyir (Progression), and Karar (Resolution) - Based on the traditional Anatolian Edvar approach DESIGNED FOR TRADITIONAL INSTRUMENTS and BEYOND Perfect for: Oud (Ud), Saz, Tanbur, Kanun, Ney, and other microtonal instruments It works with all kind of stringed instruments as well. It's chromatic option let's user tune their instruments in free mode. Whether you're a beginner learning your first makam or a professional preparing for performance, Sala Tune provides the precision and education you need. Developed by Meşk Music Technologies - specialists in traditional music applications.
Screenshots
Verdict
Learn Oud and Sala Tune both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Learn Oud's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sala Tune's. Sala Tune's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 53 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Learn Oud holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Learn Oud's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sala Tune's.
Learn Oud ships an update every 53 months, Sala Tune every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Learn Oud | Sala Tune |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | 4.6 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 53 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 199 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ammar Alshuaibi | Meşk Müzik Teknolojileri Limited Şti. |
Customer experience
Learn Oud
Sala Tune
In-app purchases
Learn Oud
No in-app purchases
Sala Tune
No in-app purchases
