# Pitch Pipe+ vs Wrist Pipe

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pitch Pipe+ at free against Wrist Pipe's paid. Pitch Pipe+ also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 67%) and ratings volume (175 vs 8). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Pitch Pipe+ costs $0.99 and Wrist Pipe $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pitch Pipe+ against 4.6 for Wrist Pipe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pitch Pipe+ has 175 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Pitch Pipe+'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Wrist Pipe's.

Pitch Pipe+ ships an update every 6 weeks, Wrist Pipe every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pitch Pipe+ | Wrist Pipe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitch-pipe-plus/id317211808/reviews)** | [4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wrist-pipe/id1492605892/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **175** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **86.7% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 28 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frozen Ape Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304731504) | [David Freeman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492605891) |

## What reviewers say

### Pitch Pipe+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitch-pipe-plus/id317211808)

This app provides reference pitches for singers and musicians. It offers multiple tuning modes, including chromatic, a traditional pitch pipe simulation, and a dedicated guitar tuner with various popular tunings. Users can calibrate the tuning frequency for precise adjustments.

**Highlights:** Chromatic pitch playback (6 octaves), Sustaining or 3-second note options, Traditional pitch pipe simulation, Dedicated guitar tuner, Multiple guitar tunings (Standard, Dropped D, etc.), Adjustable tuning calibration (A=414-466 Hz)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎵 Accurate pitch generation
- 📱 Works without internet connection
- 🎹 Multiple input modes (pitch pipe, keyboard, guitar)
- ⚡ Quick access from lock screen

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on recent iOS versions (iOS 14+, iOS 17)
- ⏱️ Slow app launch time
- 🔊 Harsh sound quality on lower notes
- 📞 Poor customer support and unresponsive developers
- 🎨 Outdated visual design

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch with iOS 14 and iOS 17.0.3
- Sound stops working after switching to background apps
- Inconsistent octave pitch accuracy (D note out of tune)
- No sound output on iPhone 3.1.3
- Crashes after recent updates requiring app restart

**Requested features**

- Update to 64-bit and maintain iOS compatibility
- Softer flute sound option for singers
- Save tuning presets for different instruments
- Faster app loading time
- Adjustable note duration options


### Wrist Pipe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wrist-pipe/id1492605892)

This application provides a portable pitch pipe with extensive customization, a variety of instruments, and setlist support for musicians. It allows users to quickly access pitches via watch complications and offers themes for specific musical groups.

**Highlights:** Customizable appearance, Large selection of instruments, Setlist support for songs, Watch face complications, Themes for musical groups, Real pitch pipe samples

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pitch Pipe+ free?

Pitch Pipe+ costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wrist Pipe free?

Wrist Pipe costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pitch Pipe+ or Wrist Pipe?

Pitch Pipe+ is rated higher. Pitch Pipe+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while Wrist Pipe averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do Pitch Pipe+ or Wrist Pipe have ads?

Neither Pitch Pipe+ nor Wrist Pipe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pitch Pipe+ or Wrist Pipe?

Pitch Pipe+ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Wrist Pipe every 3 months. Most recently, Pitch Pipe+ was updated on October 26, 2026 and Wrist Pipe on October 24, 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.*