# Mandolin Tuner vs Passage Talk

The clearest difference is rating: Passage Talk at 5.0 against Mandolin Tuner's 4.5. Passage Talk also leads on ads (none vs shown). Mandolin Tuner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (796 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Passage Talk sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Mandolin Tuner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Passage Talk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mandolin Tuner has 796 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mandolin Tuner | Passage Talk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (796 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandolin-tuner/id348630790/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passage-talk/id6792495994/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **796** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alvin Yu](https://appshunter.io/developer/310457194) | [EJDER VAROL](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780172348) |

## What reviewers say

### Mandolin Tuner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandolin-tuner/id348630790)

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.

**Highlights:** Plays tuning notes, Standard mandolin tuning (G D A E), Easy to use

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward and effective
- 💡 Convenient for quick tuning
- 👍 Works well for the task
- 👍 Accurate tuning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads covering the buttons
- 🐛 Buttons too small and hard to press
- 🐛 Doesn't work or provide accurate tuning
- 🐛 Lacks features like alternate tunings
- 🐛 Doesn't display the note being played

**Reported bugs**

- App not working or providing inaccurate tuning
- Ads covering the buttons and causing accidental clicks
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off ads
- Larger buttons for easier use
- Support for alternate mandolin tunings
- Display the note being played


### Passage Talk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passage-talk/id6792495994)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Passage Talk Premium | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mandolin Tuner free?

Mandolin Tuner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Passage Talk free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mandolin Tuner or Passage Talk?

Passage Talk is rated higher. Mandolin Tuner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 796 ratings, while Passage Talk averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mandolin Tuner or Passage Talk have ads?

Mandolin Tuner shows ads; Passage Talk does not.

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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.*