Comparison

n vs Tuning Fork Pro

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

Head to head
About

n

Easily tune a variety of musical instruments using your smartphone's microphone. Offers high precision with advanced audio recognition and multiple visual feedback modes. Supports manual tuning and calibration for custom needs.

Highlights
  • High precision tuning
  • Spectrum Analyzer
  • Instrument selection
  • Tune Fork reference tone
  • Needle tuner
  • Adjustable sensitivity and precision
Features
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Tune your guitar, bass or other instruments with n-Track Tuner. Use this tuner in an easy, intuitive and free way with the integrated microphone of your smartphone. Downloaded over 5 million times! Just put your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad next to your instrument and play each string. High precision and sensitivity thanks to the advanced audio recognition algorithm also used for n-Track Studio 8. n-Track Tuner works great as a guitar tuner, violin, viola, violoncello, bass, piano and wind instruments tuner. NEW: 6 different views: •||| Spectrum Analyzer |||• The spectrum analyzer provides a visual feedback of the notes played by the instrument and shows a small arrow to highlight the harmonic whose pitch the tuner is tracking. •||| Instruments |||• Use the manual mode to select and tune each string according to the selected instrument tuning (guitar, bass, violin, viola, cello, double bass, banjo, ukulele, mandolin, harp, and piano) Get the pro version to unlock all instruments views. •||| Tune Fork |||• For those who prefer to manually tune their instrument the 'Diapason' view lets you play a reference tone, 'A' (440 hz) or any other note that you can select dragging the frequency slider. •||| Needle |||• A handy old style tuner to accurately detect the frequencies of your instrument. •||| Sonogram |||• (PRO feature) The "Sonogram" tab shows how the frequency spectrum evolves with time, and shows how the note that the tuner is following evolves by tracing a green line. •||| 3D view |||• (PRO feature) 3D view lets you follow how the audio spectrum changes over time. ADVANCED FEATURES • adjust tuning sensitivity and precision up to 0.1 cents • western and latin note namings, alternate temperaments • calibrate the tuner for non-standard tunings: tune the reference note, tap on the display and select 'Calibrate' to set the note as the new reference • adjust the spectrum analyzer visualization options, select thicker spectrum lines, smooth out or highlights peaks, increase or decrease spectrum accuracy, zoom into a specific area of the spectrum Contact us: http://ntrack.com/support

About

Tuning Fork Pro

This app helps musicians tune their instruments by ear using precise tone generation. It offers a wide range of notes and calibration options with various waveform selections. The app is designed for ease of use and compatibility with external audio devices.

Highlights
  • Note generation from A1 to C7
  • A4 Calibration (415Hz to 466Hz)
  • Sine, Square, Triangle, Sawtooth waveforms
  • Output volume control
  • Precise tone emission algorithm
  • External speaker compatibility
Features
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Tune your musical instruments by ear with precision and ease! · Generate notes from A1 to C7 in 4 different waveforms · A4 Calibration from 415Hz to 466Hz · Sine, Square, Triangle and Sawtooth waveforms · Output volume setting · Instant load and most precise algorithm for tone emission. · Compatible with external speakers · 64-bit Universal app, works with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch!

Screenshots

n4 screens
Tuning Fork Pro2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: n at Free against Tuning Fork Pro's $9.99. n also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 42%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

n is free to download; Tuning Fork Pro costs $9.99 up front. n sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tuning Fork Pro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

n holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: n has 3.2K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of n's written reviews are positive against 42% of Tuning Fork Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
n versus Tuning Fork Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternTuning Fork Pro
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.7 (3.2K ratings) — better4.3 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews77.7% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3.2K — better35
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developern-Track S.r.l.Pedro Daniel Macalupu Cumpen

Customer experience

n

All ratings3,166 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews897 reviews
Positive77.7%
Neutral5.0%
Negative17.3%

Tuning Fork Pro

All ratings35 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative41.7%

Bugs and requests

n

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inaccurate note detection
  • Freezing during use
  • Compatibility issues with certain instruments

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to remove ads
  • Improved compatibility with lower-end devices
  • More customization options

Tuning Fork Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

n

One-time1
  • pro features and remove ads$12.99
2 purchases

Tuning Fork Pro

One-time2
  • Remove ads$1.99
  • A4 Calibration & Harmonics$1.99

Questions

Is n free?
n is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tuning Fork Pro free?
Tuning Fork Pro costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, n or Tuning Fork Pro?
n is rated higher. n averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Tuning Fork Pro averages 4.3 from 35 ratings.
Do n or Tuning Fork Pro have ads?
Both n and Tuning Fork Pro show ads.
Which is updated more often, n or Tuning Fork Pro?
n ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tuning Fork Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, n was updated on October 21, 2026 and Tuning Fork Pro on October 11, 2026.

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