# PolyTune vs Guitar Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Guitar Pro at 3.6 against PolyTune's 2.8. Guitar Pro also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 40 months) and ratings volume (906 vs 80). PolyTune's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (66% vs 47%). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

PolyTune costs $4.99 and Guitar Pro $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Guitar Pro holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guitar Pro has 906 ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of PolyTune's written reviews are positive against 47% of Guitar Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PolyTune ships an update every 40 months, Guitar Pro every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PolyTune | Guitar Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [2.8 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polytune/id364009203/reviews) | **[3.6 (906 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-pro/id400666114/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 80 | **906** |
| Positive reviews | **65.7% of reviews** | 46.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 40 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#26** |
| Size | 45 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TC Electronic](https://appshunter.io/developer/364009206) | [Arobas Music](https://appshunter.io/developer/400666117) |

## What reviewers say

### PolyTune

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polytune/id364009203)

This application provides a powerful and accurate tuning tool for musicians. It allows for simultaneous tuning of all strings, supports various guitar and bass modes, and offers drop tunings. Its technology is based on a highly-regarded pedal tuner used by professionals.

**Highlights:** Tune all strings at once, Guitar/bass mode, Drop tunings support, Award-winning pedal technology, Chromatic tuning modes, High accuracy

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🩵 Works really well
- 💯 Accurate and precise
- 🔢 Polyphonic tuning mode
- 🎨 Customizable display colors
- 🔌 Works with electric and acoustic guitars

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes or freezes on newer iOS versions
- 🔇 Struggles to pick up low strings or in noisy environments
- ⏱️ Screen dims during use
- 🚫 No support for alternate/custom tunings
- 💤 Drains battery quickly when running in background

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Unable to detect or tune certain strings
- Inaccurate tuning readings

**Requested features**

- Add support for 432Hz tuning
- Implement custom tuning options
- Improve compatibility with external audio interfaces
- Add a dedicated on/off switch


### Guitar Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-pro/id400666114)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

View and play sheet music and tablature files from a popular desktop program. Practice songs, record ideas with a single-track tablature editor, and access a library of scores. Supports various file formats and includes practice tools.

**Highlights:** Play GP3/4/5/6/7/8 and PowerTab files, Tablature, slash, and standard notation support, Multitrack player with soundboard, Metronome and visual countdown, Single-track tablature editor (NotePad), Export to PDF and Guitar Pro formats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great practice tool
- 👍 Useful for learning songs
- 🎸 Essential for guitarists
- 💡 Notepad feature for quick ideas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔇 Poor sound quality
- 📱 Limited mobile functionality
- 💰 Overpriced for limited features

**Reported bugs**

- Corrupt file issues
- Playback sync problems
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Multi-track editing
- Finer tempo control
- Drum programming
- Improved file management
- Seamless desktop integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PolyTune free?

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

### Is Guitar Pro free?

Guitar Pro costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PolyTune or Guitar Pro?

Guitar Pro is rated higher. PolyTune averages 2.8 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while Guitar Pro averages 3.6 from 906 ratings.

### Do PolyTune or Guitar Pro have ads?

Guitar Pro shows ads; PolyTune does not.

### Which is updated more often, PolyTune or Guitar Pro?

PolyTune ships an update every 40 months, and Guitar Pro every 2 months. Most recently, PolyTune was updated on November 6, 2026 and Guitar Pro on November 6, 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.*