Cello Tuner vs MeloLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cello Tuner
This utility app provides accurate tuning notes for the cello, covering the standard C, G, D, and A strings. It's designed to help musicians quickly and easily achieve the correct pitch for their instrument.
- Plays tuning notes for cello
- Supports C string tuning
- Supports G string tuning
- Supports D string tuning
- Supports A string tuning
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Tune your cello quickly with clear, accurate reference notes for standard tuning (C G D A).
MeloLab
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让音乐不止回响耳畔，更流转于眼前。手机轻操作，自由切换画面，浮动歌词跟随节拍起舞。声音与画面相拥，每一段旋律，都拥有属于自己的光影表达
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MeloLab at none against Cello Tuner's shown. MeloLab also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 15 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cello Tuner ships an update every 15 months, MeloLab daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cello Tuner | MeloLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (254 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 254 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alvin Yu | Dongguan Xinyuchen Technology Co., Ltd |
Bugs and requests
Cello Tuner
Reported bugs
8 issues- Buttons unresponsive to taps
- Screen stays blank when app is opened
- Sound glitches triggered by advertisements
- App crashes or fails to load
- Notes only play for 2 seconds
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- Sound won't play at all
- Inaccurate pitch on certain notes (especially C string)
- Audio distortion and buzzing sounds
Requested features
8 requests- Longer note duration/sustain
- Better sound quality and more realistic cello tones
- Visual indicators showing if note is sharp or flat
- Ability to listen and analyze instrument input
- Increased volume output
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- Reduced or removed advertisements
- In-app instructions for new users
- Ability to hold notes continuously until user stops
MeloLab
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cello Tuner
No in-app purchases
MeloLab
No in-app purchases
