Mandolin Tuner vs AirTurn Manager
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).
AirTurn Manager
Manage and configure your AirTurn device. Test pedal functionality, access manuals and FAQs, and update device software. Supports various AirTurn models for personalized settings.
- Test pedal functionality
- Access device manuals
- Read FAQs
- Configure keyboard/mouse actions
- Adjust repeat rate
- Update device software
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AirTurn Manager allows you to test your AirTurn's functionality, read manuals and FAQs for your AirTurn, change its configuration and update its software. Supports all AirTurn models with configuration for PED, PEDpro, DIGIT III, BT200 and BT200S. TEST YOUR AIRTURN: When you press a pedal/button on your AirTurn it will be highlighted on the image. You can also use your AirTurn to scroll when reading the manual or FAQ. READ MANUALS FOR YOUR AIRTURN: Read the manual specific to your AirTurn model. For some models an FAQ is also provided. Connect a AirTurn PED, PEDpro, DIGIT III, BT200 or BT200S to: CONFIGURE YOUR AIRTURN: Configure the keyboard/mouse actions when a pedal/button is pressed for all modes, the repeat rate when you hold down a pedal, and how long before the AirTurn powers off when idle. UPDATE YOUR AIRTURN: If a software update is available for your AirTurn you will be notified and provided with details of the update. If you choose to go ahead and update the software it will automatically be downloaded from the Internet and transferred to the device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mandolin Tuner at 60% against AirTurn Manager's 16%. Mandolin Tuner also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2). AirTurn Manager's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mandolin Tuner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 797 and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Mandolin Tuner's written reviews are positive against 16% of AirTurn Manager's.
Mandolin Tuner ships an update every 16 months, AirTurn Manager every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Mandolin Tuner | AirTurn Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (797 ratings) — better | 4.2 (1.4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.8% of reviews — better | 16.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 797 | 1.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alvin Yu | AirTurn |
Customer experience
Mandolin Tuner
AirTurn Manager
User reviews
Mandolin Tuner
From 797 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward and effective
- 💡 Convenient for quick tuning
- 👍 Works well for the task
- 👍 Accurate tuning
Room to improve
- 🐛 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
AirTurn Manager
From 1.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Great tool
- ⭐ Awesome app and pedal!
- ⭐ Works Great and Outstanding Customer Support
- ⭐ The best for 2018 iPad Pro!
- ⭐ Great Accessory Once Programmed
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes non-stop
- 🐛 Bluetooth Not Working
- 🐛 App randomly crashes
- 🐛 App is buggy
- 🐛 Not user friendly
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
AirTurn Manager
Reported bugs
4 issues- No update
- Air Turn Ped crashing IOS 26
- Dozen't work with ios16
- Will not connect to Bluetooth with iOS 16
Requested features
1 request- Disable blinding blue LED
In-app purchases
Mandolin Tuner
No in-app purchases
AirTurn Manager
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Mandolin Tuner free?
Is AirTurn Manager free?
Which has better reviews, Mandolin Tuner or AirTurn Manager?
Do Mandolin Tuner or AirTurn Manager have ads?
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