# Basichords vs Tuner+

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Basichords | Tuner+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basichords/id384890606/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuner-plus/id447600117/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.4% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.4** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tekartik](https://appshunter.io/developer/361656490) | [Nick Culbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/409029298) |

## What reviewers say

### Basichords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basichords/id384890606)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when changing instruments
- Crashes when going to settings
- App crashes on startup
- App disappears on iPad 1
- Crashes after iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Baritone Ukulele chords
- FSus2 open voicing
- Alternate odd open chords
- Option to remove ads (paid version)
- Improve link to paid version


### Tuner+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuner-plus/id447600117)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads - Tuner+ | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on certain devices
- Distortion on some string notes

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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