# A vs Tuning Fork Pro

The clearest difference is price: A at Free against Tuning Fork Pro's $12.99. A also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (61% vs 42%). Tuning Fork Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). On rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

A is free to download; Tuning Fork Pro costs $12.99 up front. A sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Tuning Fork Pro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for A against 4.3 for Tuning Fork Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A has 185 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of A's written reviews are positive against 42% of Tuning Fork Pro's.

A ships an update every 6 weeks, Tuning Fork Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A | Tuning Fork Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $12.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a440-pro-tuner-tuning-fork/id335593282/reviews)** | [4.3 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuning-fork-pro/id1390334198/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **185** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | **60.9% of reviews** | 41.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 4 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Richardson](https://appshunter.io/developer/335593286) | [Pedro Daniel Macalupu Cumpen](https://appshunter.io/developer/492172409) |

## What reviewers say

### A

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a440-pro-tuner-tuning-fork/id335593282)

Easily generate a tuning tone with a single tap. Enhance convenience by setting up Siri Shortcuts for quick access, even adding them to your Home Screen or widgets. Adjust the frequency to your needs and enjoy a fuss-free tuning experience.

**Highlights:** Single-tap tone generation, Adjustable frequency (435–445 Hz), Siri Shortcut integration, Home Screen and widget shortcuts, iPad Slide Over compatibility

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 14-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| A–440 Standard | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to A–440 Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| A–440 Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


### Tuning Fork Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuning-fork-pro/id1390334198)

This app helps musicians tune their instruments by ear using precise tone generation. It offers a wide range of notes and calibration options with various waveform selections. The app is designed for ease of use and compatibility with external audio devices.

**Highlights:** Note generation from A1 to C7, A4 Calibration (415Hz to 466Hz), Sine, Square, Triangle, Sawtooth waveforms, Output volume control, Precise tone emission algorithm, External speaker compatibility

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | Free | one-time |
| A4 Calibration & Harmonics | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A free?

A is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tuning Fork Pro free?

Tuning Fork Pro costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, A or Tuning Fork Pro?

A is rated higher. A averages 4.4 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while Tuning Fork Pro averages 4.3 from 35 ratings.

### Do A or Tuning Fork Pro have ads?

Tuning Fork Pro shows ads; A does not.

### Which is updated more often, A or Tuning Fork Pro?

A ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tuning Fork Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, A was updated on October 23, 2026 and Tuning Fork Pro on October 26, 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.*