# Tuner vs Streichfett

The clearest difference is price: Tuner at $0.99 against Streichfett's $14.99. Tuner also leads on chart position (#103 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Streichfett's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 2.4) and review sentiment (70% vs 36%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Tuner costs $0.99 and Streichfett $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Streichfett holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Tuner's written reviews are positive against 70% of Streichfett's.

Tuner ships an update every 2 months, Streichfett every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tuner | Streichfett |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [2.4 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuner/id1569230213/reviews) | **[4.6 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streichfett/id6746478754/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 35.8% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#103** | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcello De Palo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1174258586) | [Waldorf Music](https://appshunter.io/developer/516565566) |

## What reviewers say

### Tuner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuner/id1569230213)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This application uses your device's microphone to help you tune instruments. It supports tuning to custom notes and is compatible with smartwatches.

**Highlights:** Microphone-based tuning, Custom note tuning, Instrument tuning, Smartwatch compatibility

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate tuning
- 👍 Convenient on wrist
- 👍 Useful for guitar
- 👍 Works well
- 👍 Elegant design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Screen turns off
- 🐛 Mic struggles with acoustic
- 🐛 App disappears
- 🐛 Won't install
- 🐛 Not picking up notes

**Reported bugs**

- App never downloaded or showed up
- Paid for app, now it's gone and unable to install
- Tuner disappeared and does not allow redownload
- App purchased but not found or installed
- App disappeared after syncing to new phone, will not install

**Requested features**

- Keep screen awake during tuning
- Override watch auto-powersave
- Add A=442 mode
- Improve microphone sensitivity
- Fix reference pitch display


### Streichfett

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streichfett/id6746478754)

Experience the sound of legendary 70s and 80s string synthesizers on your iPad. This app recreates the classic String Machine experience with a dual sound engine for polyphonic strings and an eight-voice solo section, complete with ensemble, phaser, and reverb effects.

**Highlights:** Dual sound engine (String & Solo sections), Polyphonic String Section, Eight-voice Solo Section, Ensemble Effect, Phaser and Reverb effects, Animate Effect for sound morphing, AUv3 support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tuner free?

Tuner costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Streichfett free?

Streichfett costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tuner or Streichfett?

Streichfett is rated higher. Tuner averages 2.4 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Streichfett averages 4.6 from 19 ratings.

### Do Tuner or Streichfett have ads?

Neither Tuner nor Streichfett shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tuner or Streichfett?

Tuner ships an update every 2 months, and Streichfett every 4 months. Most recently, Tuner was updated on November 11, 2026 and Streichfett on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*