Comparison

Basichords vs Tuner+

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

Head to head
About

Basichords

Access chord diagrams for a variety of stringed instruments, including guitar, ukulele, and banjo. Features include auto-play, interactive diagrams, finger placement guides, and detailed chord/note information. Supports multiple tunings and left-handed players.

Highlights
  • Chord diagrams for multiple instruments
  • Auto-play chords
  • Interactive chord diagrams
  • Finger placement guidance
  • Chord and note information
  • Left-handed display option
Features
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Chord positions for Guitar, Ukulele, Bouzouki, Cavaquinho, Mandolin, Mandola & Banjo: - auto play of the chords when selected - ability to play the chord by tapping on its diagram - finger position, to tell which finger goes where in the easiest manner - chord information (root, 3rd, 5th, 7th...) or note information (C, G, E...) for each string - option for left-handed display and disabling the autoplay feature - ad supported Supported tunings: - Guitar E-A-D-G-B-E (more than 2100 positions) - Ukulele G-C-E-A/A-D-F#-B (900+) - Cavaquinho D-G-B-D (1100+) - Mandolin/Bouzouki G-D-A-E (900+) - Mandola C-G-D-A (900+) - Banjo C-G-B-D (700+) / D-G-B-D (1100+)

About

Tuner+

This app provides perfectly tuned reference notes for various musical instruments, allowing users to tune by ear. It offers both real audio and sine wave sounds and supports VoiceOver accessibility. It does not analyze instrument notes but serves as a quick reference for tuning in any key.

Highlights
  • Plays reference notes for tuning
  • Supports guitar, bass, piano, and more
  • Real audio and sine wave sounds
  • VoiceOver accessibility
  • Tune in any key
Features
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Tuner+ Tune your Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Mandolin, Cello, Violin, Piano, Viola, or Ukulele in seconds. This app plays perfectly tuned notes for you to match your pitch to. The sounds are both real audio and sine wave form. We're also proud to announce that Tuner+ is now supports full VoiceOver Accessibility. This app does NOT analyze the notes of your instrument to tell you if you are sharp or flat. It is just a quick way to get reference notes for ear tuning in any key. Enjoy! Nick Moby Pixel

Screenshots

Basichords3 screens
Tuner+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tuner+ at 4.7 against Basichords's 4.0. Tuner+ also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 10). Basichords's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Tuner+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Basichords asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tuner+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tuner+ has 1.1K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Basichords's written reviews are positive against 82% of Tuner+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basichords ships an update every 4 months, Tuner+ every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Basichords versus Tuner+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasichordsTuner+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (10 ratings)4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.4% of reviews82.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings101.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.4 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTekartikNick Culbertson

Customer experience

Basichords

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive75.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative19.6%

Tuner+

All ratings1,078 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative10.8%

User reviews

Basichords

From 10 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and clean interface
  • 🎸 Versatile for multiple instruments
  • 💡 Shows alternate chord voicings
  • 🆓 Great free app
  • ⏱️ Fast chord lookup

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes when switching instruments
  • 📉 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🔗 Broken links to paid version
  • ⚠️ Some chord types missing (e.g., diminished triads)
  • 🤔 Confusing interface for some users

Tuner+

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Excellent tuning accuracy
  • 💡 Supports multiple instruments
  • 🎨 Clear and simple interface
  • 🔍 Helpful for ear training

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Incorrect pitch for some instruments
  • 🔊 Sound quality issues on certain notes
  • 🤔 Lack of visual feedback for tuning

Bugs and requests

Basichords

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Crashes when changing instruments
  • Crashes when going to settings
  • App crashes on startup
  • App disappears on iPad 1
  • Crashes after iOS updates
Show 2 more
  • Link to paid version not working
  • Ads taking over the app

Requested features

12 requests
  • Baritone Ukulele chords
  • FSus2 open voicing
  • Alternate odd open chords
  • Option to remove ads (paid version)
  • Improve link to paid version
Show 7 more
  • Add diminished triads
  • Add / chords (e.g., d/f# and g/d)
  • Add C#m chord
  • Add drop D ukulele tuning (DGBE)
  • Add bass guitar chords
  • Add C2 chord
  • Left-handed view option

Tuner+

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes on certain devices
  • Distortion on some string notes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for alternate tunings
  • Provide visual tuning indicators
  • Include a metronome feature
  • Expand instrument selection

In-app purchases

None

Basichords

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Tuner+

One-time1
  • Remove Ads - Tuner+$0.99

Questions

Is Basichords free?
Basichords is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tuner+ free?
Tuner+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Basichords or Tuner+?
Tuner+ is rated higher. Basichords averages 4.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Tuner+ averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Basichords or Tuner+ have ads?
Tuner+ shows ads; Basichords does not.
Which is updated more often, Basichords or Tuner+?
Basichords ships an update every 4 months, and Tuner+ every 6 months. Most recently, Basichords was updated on October 8, 2026 and Tuner+ on October 12, 2026.

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