# Fingering vs Metronome Tuner | Practice+

The clearest difference is price: Metronome Tuner | Practice+ at Free against Fingering's $4.99. Metronome Tuner | Practice+ also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 157) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Fingering's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Metronome Tuner | Practice+ is free to download; Fingering costs $4.99 up front. Metronome Tuner | Practice+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Fingering asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fingering holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metronome Tuner | Practice+ has 2.8K ratings behind it against 157, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Fingering's written reviews are positive against 60% of Metronome Tuner | Practice+'s.

Fingering ships an update every 7 months, Metronome Tuner | Practice+ every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fingering | Metronome Tuner | Practice+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fingering/id353809211/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-tuner-practice-plus/id858142974/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 157 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.8% of reviews** | 59.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 183 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patrick Q. Kelly](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068987) | [Dynamic App Design LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/434136236) |

## What reviewers say

### Fingering

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fingering/id353809211)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Access interactive fingering charts for a wide range of woodwind and brass instruments, including alternate fingerings and trills. Features a piano interface to visualize notes and their notations across various clefs, with transposition options.

**Highlights:** Interactive fingering charts, Alternate fingerings and trills, Piano visualization, Multiple clef support, Transposition options, Instrument-specific guides

**In-app purchases:** none


### Metronome Tuner | Practice+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-tuner-practice-plus/id858142974)

This app is a comprehensive music practice and performance toolkit. It offers multiple modes including a tuner, metronome, recorder, setlist manager, and loop practice. All features can work simultaneously with the metronome, providing a versatile tool for musicians.

**Highlights:** Accurate tuner with large UI, Full-featured metronome, Pitch player for intonation checks, Record and share practice sessions, Create and save setlists, Loop difficult passages with tempo increase

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Enable Themes | $5.99 | one-time |
| Save Unlimited Recordings | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Tuner Access | $5.99 | one-time |
| Save Unlimited Setlist Items | $5.99 | one-time |
| Access All Settings | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Practice Mode | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for practicing
- 🚀 Powerful features
- 💡 Customizable metronome
- 🎨 Clean and organized UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Restricted free version

**Reported bugs**

- Recording function not working
- Tuner not accurate
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- More time signature options
- Vocal counting option for metronome
- Ability to adjust metronome volume
- Haptic feedback for beats


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fingering free?

Fingering costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Metronome Tuner | Practice+ free?

Metronome Tuner | Practice+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fingering or Metronome Tuner | Practice+?

Fingering is rated higher. Fingering averages 4.8 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while Metronome Tuner | Practice+ averages 4.4 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Fingering or Metronome Tuner | Practice+ have ads?

Metronome Tuner | Practice+ shows ads; Fingering does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fingering or Metronome Tuner | Practice+?

Fingering ships an update every 7 months, and Metronome Tuner | Practice+ every 4 months. Most recently, Fingering was updated on September 22, 2026 and Metronome Tuner | Practice+ on September 22, 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.*