Comparison

Double Bass Tuner Simple vs Double Bass Tuner Basic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Double Bass Tuner Simple

This app provides a simple tool to tune your double bass to the standard EADG tuning. It guides you through the process by playing the correct notes for each string, helping beginners and experienced players alike achieve a better sound.

Highlights
  • Standard EADG tuning guide
  • Note playback for each string
  • Assists with finger placement
  • Tips for safe tuning
  • Multiple tuning passes recommended
Features
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Simple double bass tuner to tune up your double bass. This is for the standard EADG double bass tuning. Tuning your double bass can be a difficult task for you if you are just beginning double bass. The good news is, the more you do it, the easier it becomes. A nicely tuned double bass can make your music sound a lot better and help you greatly while you're are just getting the hang of finger placement for notes. Click on the note for the string you want to tune and then turn the tuning pegs on your double bass and match it up with the note that is being played. Caution: If your double bass is extremely out of tune or if you are replacing the strings on the double bass, and tuning it the first time, you have to be careful. If this is the case then tune each string a little at a time and then go on to the next string. You want to keep the tension on each string fairly equal. The bridge is not glued or attached to the double bass, it is held there by the tension of the strings. If the tension varies too much it might cause the bridge to collapse. Also while you are tuning pay attention to the bridge, it should always be perpendicular to your double bass and be straight, not angled. Tip: Make several passes tuning each of the strings. For example you might have noticed that if you have tuned all the strings once, and then back to the first one you tuned, it might be off a little bit. This is because you are increasing or decreasing the tension on each of the strings as you tune it and the instrument's body might bend ever so slightly due to this difference in tension. This causes the other strings to slightly change in pitch. So make sure you keep on checking and tuning the strings until all are in tune, so make several passes. Any questions using the App? Write support@tuneinstrument.com and we we'll get back to you promptly. Or visit our forum at www.tuneinstrument.com . If you need to tune other instruments just simply have a look into our other applications: Violin Tuner Simple, Cello Tuner Simple, Banjo Tuner Simple, Mandolin Tuner Simple, 12-String Guitar Tuner Simple, Viola Tuner Simple, Guitar Tuner Simple, Ukulele Tuner Simple, Bass Tuner Simple. Follow us on Twitter: @tuneinstrument Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/tuneinstrument Follow us on Google+: tuneinstrument Subscribe to YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/tuneInstrument Sign up for newsletter and or visit us: www.tuneinstrument.com

About

Double Bass Tuner Basic

Instantly tune your double bass with professional accuracy. Ideal for orchestral, jazz, classical, and studio musicians, it offers precise pitch frequency display and intuitive visual feedback. Includes a tuning fork and advanced settings for enhanced functionality.

Highlights
  • Displays exact pitch frequency in Hz
  • Adjustable A4 temperaments
  • Tuning fork included
  • Exceptional sensitivity for low frequencies
  • LED tuning indicator
  • Tuned string lights up automatically
Features
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Tune your double bass (contrabass) instantly with professional accuracy! Perfect for orchestra, jazz, classical, and studio musicians. • Displays exact pitch frequency in Hz • A4 temperaments from 392Hz–466Hz • Includes tuning fork & advanced settings (IAP) • Exceptional sensitivity for low-frequency instruments • LED tuning indicator for intuitive visual feedback • Tuned string lights up automatically • Universal app for iPhone & iPad Allow microphone access: Settings > Privacy > Microphone. Questions? feedback@daikyoujulabs.com

Screenshots

Double Bass Tuner Simple4 screens
Double Bass Tuner Basic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Double Bass Tuner Basic at Free against Double Bass Tuner Simple's $0.99. Double Bass Tuner Basic also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). Double Bass Tuner Simple's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Double Bass Tuner Basic is free to download; Double Bass Tuner Simple costs $0.99 up front. Double Bass Tuner Basic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Double Bass Tuner Simple asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Double Bass Tuner Basic holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Double Bass Tuner Basic has 191 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Double Bass Tuner Simple's written reviews are positive against 32% of Double Bass Tuner Basic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Double Bass Tuner Simple ships an update every 5 months, Double Bass Tuner Basic every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Double Bass Tuner Simple versus Double Bass Tuner Basic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDouble Bass Tuner SimpleDouble Bass Tuner Basic
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.6 (7 ratings)4.2 (191 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews — better31.6% of reviews
Number of ratings7191 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavel NikitenkoPedro Daniel Macalupu Cumpen

Customer experience

Double Bass Tuner Simple

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative46.7%

Double Bass Tuner Basic

All ratings191 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral4.7%
Negative16.8%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive31.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative68.4%

In-app purchases

None

Double Bass Tuner Simple

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Double Bass Tuner Basic

One-time5
  • A4 Calibrations 392Hz to 466Hz$3.99
  • Settings$3.99
  • Tuning Fork$3.99
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  • Remove ads$3.99
  • Metronome$3.99

Questions

Is Double Bass Tuner Simple free?
Double Bass Tuner Simple costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Double Bass Tuner Basic free?
Double Bass Tuner Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Double Bass Tuner Simple or Double Bass Tuner Basic?
Double Bass Tuner Basic is rated higher. Double Bass Tuner Simple averages 2.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Double Bass Tuner Basic averages 4.2 from 191 ratings.
Do Double Bass Tuner Simple or Double Bass Tuner Basic have ads?
Double Bass Tuner Basic shows ads; Double Bass Tuner Simple does not.
Which is updated more often, Double Bass Tuner Simple or Double Bass Tuner Basic?
Double Bass Tuner Simple ships an update every 5 months, and Double Bass Tuner Basic every 2 weeks. Most recently, Double Bass Tuner Simple was updated on October 27, 2026 and Double Bass Tuner Basic on October 26, 2026.

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