# Pitch Pipe+ vs Tuner by Piascore

The clearest difference is price: Pitch Pipe+ at $0.99 against Tuner by Piascore's $4.99. Pitch Pipe+ also leads on iOS requirement (8.3 vs 14.0). Tuner by Piascore's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 176). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Pitch Pipe+ costs $0.99 and Tuner by Piascore $4.99 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 4.8 for Tuner by Piascore. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tuner by Piascore has 1.5K ratings behind it against 176, 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 91% of Tuner by Piascore's.

Pitch Pipe+ ships an update every 6 weeks, Tuner by Piascore every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pitch Pipe+ | Tuner by Piascore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitch-pipe-plus/id317211808/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuner-by-piascore/id635644097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 176 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#81** | #171 |
| Size | 28 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.3** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frozen Ape Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304731504) | [Piascore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406133802) |

## What reviewers say

### Pitch Pipe+

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

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

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


### Tuner by Piascore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuner-by-piascore/id635644097)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app provides a chromatic instrument tuner and pitch pipe for musicians. It offers accurate tuning for a wide range of instruments using your device's microphone, with advanced features for precise adjustments.

**Highlights:** Chromatic instrument tuning, Pitch pipe/tone generator, Custom temperaments, Transposition support, Spectrum power indicator, Adjustable calibration, Needle meter display

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate and responsive
- 💡 Versatile with various tuning options
- 🎨 Attractive and customizable interface
- 🔍 Sensitive to low and high notes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or compatibility issues
- 🔍 Struggles with background noise
- 📏 Limited orientation options on tablets
- 🔧 Lack of detailed instructions or help

**Reported bugs**

- Tuner stops working after iOS updates
- App crashes when trying to tune certain instruments

**Requested features**

- Add metronome functionality
- Improve transposition and temperament settings
- Provide more wallpaper/theme options
- Expand display of note frequency information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pitch Pipe+ free?

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

### Is Tuner by Piascore free?

Tuner by Piascore costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pitch Pipe+ or Tuner by Piascore?

Tuner by Piascore is rated higher. Pitch Pipe+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 176 ratings, while Tuner by Piascore averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Pitch Pipe+ or Tuner by Piascore have ads?

Neither Pitch Pipe+ nor Tuner by Piascore shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pitch Pipe+ or Tuner by Piascore?

Pitch Pipe+ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tuner by Piascore every 2 months. Most recently, Pitch Pipe+ was updated on November 10, 2026 and Tuner by Piascore on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pitch Pipe+ or Tuner by Piascore?

Pitch Pipe+ currently peaks at #81 in the App Store charts, and Tuner by Piascore at #171. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*