# Pitchmaster vs Onyx

The clearest difference is rating: Onyx at 4.2 against Pitchmaster's 1.0. Onyx also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and review sentiment (62% vs 30%). Pitchmaster's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Onyx holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onyx has 70 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Pitchmaster's written reviews are positive against 62% of Onyx's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pitchmaster | Onyx |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitchmaster/id322847867/reviews) | **[4.2 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onyx-pitch-pipe/id464787055/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **70** |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **62.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 22 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Geilich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501113002) | [forScore LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/797590287) |

## What reviewers say

### Pitchmaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitchmaster/id322847867)

This music practice app offers a precise chromatic tuner, metronome, and tone generator. It features advanced signal analysis and supports various tuning systems and waveforms for all instruments and voices.

**Highlights:** Precise chromatic tuner, Metronome with customizable time signatures, Tone generator with multiple waveforms, Drone mode for intonation practice, Advanced signal analysis, Support for Equal Temperament and Just Intonation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Onyx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onyx-pitch-pipe/id464787055)

This app provides a versatile pitch pipe with a three-octave range and multiple sound options, including piano, clarinet, strings, horns, and a custom sine wave generator. It offers continuous playback and fine-tuning capabilities for accurate tuning.

**Highlights:** Three-octave range, Multiple sound options (piano, clarinet, strings, horns), Custom sine wave generator, Continuous playback mode, Adjustable tuning frequency, Interactive widget and watch app support

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pitchmaster free?

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

### Is Onyx free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pitchmaster or Onyx?

Onyx is rated higher. Pitchmaster averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Onyx averages 4.2 from 70 ratings.

### Do Pitchmaster or Onyx have ads?

Neither Pitchmaster nor Onyx shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pitchmaster or Onyx?

Pitchmaster ships an update every 5 months, and Onyx every 5 months. Most recently, Pitchmaster was updated on October 31, 2026 and Onyx on November 1, 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.*