Mandolin Tuner vs Pedal Builder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mandolin Tuner
This utility app provides accurate tuning notes for the mandolin, covering the standard G, D, A, and E strings. It's designed to help musicians quickly and easily achieve the correct pitch for their instrument.
- Plays tuning notes
- Standard mandolin tuning (G D A E)
- Easy to use
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Get your mandolin in tune fast with precise reference notes for standard tuning (G D A E).
Pedal Builder
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This app is built to help you track your pedal builds and the inventory of parts. As you build pedals manually cross referencing your inventory is slow and tedious. With this app you can simply populate your inventory. Then add a pedal build and from the bill of materials add parts and you will be alerted if they are already in your inventory or not. Additionally, you can create a list of parts needed for that next order!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Mandolin Tuner at Free against Pedal Builder's $1.99. Pedal Builder's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, 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
Mandolin Tuner is free to download; Pedal Builder costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mandolin Tuner ships an update every 16 months, Pedal Builder every 19 months. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Mandolin Tuner | Pedal Builder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (793 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 793 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months — better | Every 19 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alvin Yu | John Toms |
Bugs and requests
Mandolin Tuner
Reported bugs
3 issues- App not working or providing inaccurate tuning
- Ads covering the buttons and causing accidental clicks
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- Option to turn off ads
- Larger buttons for easier use
- Support for alternate mandolin tunings
- Display the note being played
Pedal Builder
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mandolin Tuner
No in-app purchases
Pedal Builder
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Mandolin Tuner free?
Is Pedal Builder free?
Do Mandolin Tuner or Pedal Builder have ads?
Which is updated more often, Mandolin Tuner or Pedal Builder?
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