iTuner Lite vs Amusia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iTuner Lite
This application provides a highly accurate tuning solution for a wide range of string and wind instruments. Simply play a note and adjust your instrument based on the visual feedback. It's designed for ease of use, making tuning accessible for musicians of all levels.
- Super-accurate tuning
- Supports guitar, bass, ukulele
- Works with bowed strings
- Supports woodwinds and brass
- Includes piano and tympani tuning
- Easy-to-use interface
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iTuner is a simple, accurate tuner designed for iPhone and Apple Watch. Tune your instrument quickly with clear pitch detection and easy-to-read guidance. Play a note, see whether it is sharp or flat, then tighten or loosen the string until it is perfectly in tune. On Apple Watch, iTuner now offers a focused tuning experience with practical controls for real playing situations: A4 calibration, input sensitivity, in-tune tolerance, cents display, and haptic feedback. A quick guide and instrument reference page help you tune common strings and sustained tones faster. iTuner works with a wide range of instruments, including guitar, bass, violin, viola, cello, ukulele, mandolin, banjo, woodwinds, brass, piano, timpani, and any instrument that can sustain a tone. Audio is used only for real-time pitch detection. iTuner does not record, save, or upload your sound. Whether you are practicing at home, rehearsing with a band, or tuning before a performance, iTuner gives you a clean and reliable tuning experience right on your wrist or phone.
Amusia
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Completely tone deaf? Don't fret. With amusia, you'll get back in tune in no time. Built from the ground up to work seamlessly with all your Apple devices. Weather you're on the go, or at home - your favorite tuner is only a button press away. Your synaesthetic friend that guides you in the tuning process with the help of colors and motion - mapping each key on the circle of fifths to aesthetically pleasing color gradients. Tuning an instrument or practicing your scales have never been a more meditative experience - and with the built in metronome you will never miss a beat again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Amusia at every 6 days against iTuner Lite's every 6 weeks. iTuner Lite's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
iTuner Lite costs $0.99 and Amusia $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iTuner Lite ships an update every 6 weeks, Amusia every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iTuner Lite | Amusia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 培亮 王 | Filip Moberg |
In-app purchases
iTuner Lite
No in-app purchases
Amusia
No in-app purchases
Questions
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