Comparison

Dobro Tuner Simple vs Tunefox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dobro Tuner Simple

Easily tune your 6-string dobro with this straightforward application. It guides you to achieve the standard GBDgbd tuning, making your instrument sound its best. Ideal for beginners and experienced players alike.

Highlights
  • Standard 6-string dobro tuning
  • GBDgbd tuning guide
  • Simple interface
  • Helps beginners with finger placement
  • Supports multiple tuning passes
Features
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Simple dobro tuner to tune up your dobro. This is for a standard 6-string dobro in GBDgbd dobro tuning. Tuning your dobro can be a difficult task for you if you are just beginning dobro. The good news is, the more you do it, the easier it becomes. A nicely tuned dobro can make your music sound a lot better and help you greatly while you're are just getting the hang of finger placement for notes. Touch the note for the string you want to tune and then turn the tuning pegs on your dobro and match it up with the note that is being played. Tip: Make several passes tuning each of the strings. For example you might have noticed that if you have tuned all the strings once, and then back to the first one you tuned, it might be off a little bit. This is because you are increasing or decreasing the tension on each of the strings as you tune it and the instrument's body might bend ever so slightly due to this difference in tension. This causes the other strings to slightly change in pitch. So make sure you keep on checking and tuning the strings until all are in tune, so make several passes. Any questions using the App? Write support@tuneinstrument.com and we we'll get back to you promptly. Or visit our forum at www.tuneinstrument.com . If you need to tune other instruments just simply have a look into our other applications: Guitar Tuner Simple, Violin Tuner Simple, Cello Tuner Simple, Banjo Tuner Simple, Mandolin Tuner Simple, Double Bass Tuner Simple, 12-String Guitar Tuner Simple, Viola Tuner Simple, Ukulele Tuner Simple, Bass Tuner Simple. Or visit us at: www.tuneinstrument.com .

About

Tunefox

Master bluegrass music with this comprehensive learning platform. Explore various instruments and styles, customize arrangements, and utilize practice tools to develop your musical skills and creativity.

Highlights
  • Skill slider for progressive arrangement enhancement
  • Switchable licks for authentic vocabulary
  • Vary slider for fill-in note customization
  • Tempo adjustments and backing tracks
  • Looping and measure selection
  • Speed-up, hide notes, and memory-train tools
Features
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Tunefox: Your Ultimate Bluegrass Learning Tool Tunefox is your go-to web and app-based learning platform, meticulously crafted to empower you in mastering bluegrass songs and licks for flatpicking and fingerstyle guitar, mandolin, banjo, clawhammer banjo, and bass. With revolutionary tools like the skill slider and switchable licks, Tunefox elevates your musical journey. Experience Versatility: Explore a wide range of musical styles for each instrument. For mandolin and guitar, immerse yourself in stylized arrangements spanning Bluegrass, Fingerstyle, Crosspicking, Jazz, Classical, and more. Banjo enthusiasts can delve into the major styles of 3-finger picking - Scruggs, melodic, backup, single-string and more. Spark the Flame of Your Creativity: Switchable licks in every song provide authentic bluegrass vocabulary and fresh perspectives for tune interpretation. Expand your improvisational prowess by mastering a diverse array of licks. Limitless Customization: Tailor your songs to your liking with our unparalleled customization options. Use the skill slider to progressively enhance your arrangements, just like adding bricks to a foundation. The vary slider empowers you to choose fill-in notes to complement your core arrangement. Spice up your playing with a variety of licks, effortlessly blending styles and techniques. Special Practice Tools: Tunefox offers all the essential practice tools you need, including tempo adjustments, backing tracks, chords, and looping/measure selection. Additionally, our app provides access to special tools like speed-up, hide notes, and memory-train. Real Musician Development: Our mission is to nurture your journey from a learner to a true musician. At Tunefox, we believe in helping you understand the essence of bluegrass music, enabling you to grasp its vocabulary and seamlessly incorporate it into songs you know and love. Dive into the world of bluegrass with Tunefox - it's where you turn your musical aspirations into reality. ---------------------------------------------------------- "Tunefox is a superior way to learn songs and licks in the privacy of your own home. A clear method of teaching all styles of bluegrass banjo; enough to keep you busy for years." - Steve Martin (Actor/Comedian/Musician) "It's a great jumping off point for making up my own licks." - Graham Sharp (Steep Canyon Rangers) "Tunefox is the best digital learning tool for banjo I've ever encountered. The interface is intuitive, and the content is musical and well thought out. Everyone learning bluegrass banjo should get this app." - Wes Corbett (Molly Tuttle Band) ---------------------------------------------------------- Try Tunefox out with a free 7-day trial and then become a member to get access to: - Unlimited access to all instruments, songs and licks - Tunefox on your computer, iPhone or iPad - Revolutionary practice tools like Lick Switcher or Skill Slider - New songs and licks added every month ---------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe for One Month - All Instruments for $14.99 Subscribe for One Year - All Instruments for $99.99 Lifetime Subscription - All Instruments for $299.99 - Your payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
 - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
 - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal 
- Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase https://www.tunefox.com/terms-of-service https://www.tunefox.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Dobro Tuner Simple4 screens
Tunefox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tunefox at Free against Dobro Tuner Simple's $0.99. Tunefox also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.6) and review sentiment (69% vs 30%). Dobro Tuner Simple's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.6). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Tunefox is free to download; Dobro Tuner Simple costs $0.99 up front. Tunefox sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Dobro Tuner Simple asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tunefox holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tunefox has 856 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Dobro Tuner Simple's written reviews are positive against 69% of Tunefox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dobro Tuner Simple ships an update every 35 months, Tunefox every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Dobro Tuner Simple versus Tunefox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDobro Tuner SimpleTunefox
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.6 (14 ratings)4.6 (856 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews68.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14856 — better
Update frequencyEvery 35 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB488 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavel NikitenkoTunefox s.r.o.

Customer experience

Dobro Tuner Simple

All ratings14 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%

Tunefox

All ratings834 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral8.8%
Negative22.5%

Bugs and requests

Dobro Tuner Simple

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Tunefox

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login and account issues
  • Blank lesson pages
  • Playback issues (jumping to first note, cutting out)
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More song variety and genre options
  • Ability to export arrangements as PDF
  • Sync progress across devices
  • Improved metronome and backing track volume balance
  • More frequent content updates

In-app purchases

None

Dobro Tuner Simple

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Tunefox

Subscriptions10
  • TuneFox Membership$9.991 Month
  • One month - one instrument$9.991 Month
  • One Month All Instruments$9.991 Month
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  • 1 Month$14.991 Month
  • One Month7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • TuneFox Membership$19.993 Months
  • Three Months - All Instruments$19.993 Months
  • 3 Months$24.993 Months
  • Thee Months1 Month trial$29.993 Months
  • One Year7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Dobro Tuner Simple free?
Dobro Tuner Simple costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tunefox free?
Tunefox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dobro Tuner Simple or Tunefox?
Tunefox is rated higher. Dobro Tuner Simple averages 3.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Tunefox averages 4.6 from 856 ratings.
Do Dobro Tuner Simple or Tunefox have ads?
Neither Dobro Tuner Simple nor Tunefox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dobro Tuner Simple or Tunefox?
Dobro Tuner Simple ships an update every 35 months, and Tunefox every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dobro Tuner Simple was updated on October 23, 2026 and Tunefox on October 26, 2026.

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