Comparison

n vs Violin Tuner Basic

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

Violin Tuner Basic

Instantly tune your violin with precision using this app. It offers ultra-accurate frequency display and visual guidance, making it ideal for all skill levels. Advanced features and a tuning fork are available through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Ultra-accurate frequency display (Hz)
  • Adjustable A4 temperaments
  • Tuning fork (IAP)
  • Lightning-fast response
  • LED tuning indicator
  • Tuned string lights up
Features
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Tune your violin instantly with precision and ease! Perfect for beginners, students, and professional players. • Ultra-accurate — displays exact frequency in Hz • A4 temperaments 392Hz–466Hz • Includes tuning fork & advanced settings (IAP) • Lightning-fast response and sensitivity • LED tuning indicator for simple visual guidance • Tuned string lights up on screen • Universal app — iPhone & iPad Allow microphone access to enable tuning. Settings > Privacy > Microphone. Questions or ideas? feedback@daikyoujulabs.com

Screenshots

n4 screens
Violin Tuner Basic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: n at 76% against Violin Tuner Basic's 21%. n also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 461). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. n sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Violin Tuner Basic sells 5 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: n has 3.2K ratings behind it against 461, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of n's written reviews are positive against 21% of Violin Tuner Basic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
n versus Violin Tuner Basic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternViolin Tuner Basic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.2K ratings) — better4.4 (461 ratings)
Positive reviews76.0% of reviews — better20.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3.2K — better461
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB12 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 reviews416 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral4.6%
Negative19.5%

Violin Tuner Basic

All ratings461 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive20.7%
Neutral4.6%
Negative74.7%

User reviews

n

From 3.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Accurate tuning
  • 🎨 Useful visual feedback
  • 📊 Detailed frequency analysis
  • 🎶 Works well for various instruments
  • 🆓 Reliable free version

Room to improve

  • 💰 Intrusive ads in free version
  • 🔒 Paywall for advanced features
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes

Violin Tuner Basic

From 461 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to learn and tune
  • 😍 Good for voice check
  • 😊 Useful for beginners
  • ✅ Works for violin tuning
  • 💯 Excellent tool for tuning

Room to improve

  • 💸 Charged without service
  • 💳 Unwanted charges
  • ❌ In-app purchases required
  • 👎 Poor functionality
  • 😠 Feeling scammed

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

Violin Tuner Basic

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • G string tuning not working
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Ads continue after payment
  • In-app purchases not activating features
  • App asks to pay again after purchase
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  • Lost purchased features after update
  • App doesn't detect E5
  • App doesn't play a note

Requested features

4 requests
  • Fix G string tuning
  • Update functionality
  • Provide clear explanations
  • Add help section

In-app purchases

1 purchases

n

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

Violin Tuner Basic

One-time5
  • Remove ads$3.99
  • A4 Calibrations 392Hz to 466Hz$3.99
  • Settings$3.99
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  • Tuning Fork$3.99
  • Metronome$3.99

Questions

Is n free?
n is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Violin Tuner Basic free?
Violin Tuner Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, n or Violin Tuner Basic?
n is rated higher. n averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Violin Tuner Basic averages 4.4 from 461 ratings.
Do n or Violin Tuner Basic have ads?
Both n and Violin Tuner Basic show ads.
Which is updated more often, n or Violin Tuner Basic?
n ships an update every 2 weeks, and Violin Tuner Basic every 2 weeks. Most recently, n was updated on September 28, 2026 and Violin Tuner Basic on September 29, 2026.

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