Comparison

n vs DaTune

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

DaTune

This app combines a tuner, metronome, and looper into a single, intuitive creative tool. It offers a unique visual experience for tuning, customizable rhythm interfaces, and flexible looping capabilities for capturing musical ideas. Additional features include smart memos, automatic music analysis, and personalized aesthetics.

Highlights
  • Visual particle tuner
  • Hybrid metronome with visual interface
  • Creative looper with phrase sequencing
  • Smart memos with auto-analysis
  • Customizable three-color palette
  • Live effects per layer (in-app purchase)
  • BLE MIDI support (in-app purchase)
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Less interference. More inspiration. DaTune removes distractions so you can focus on creating. A tuner, metronome, and looper—unified into one seamless, fluid experience. More than a utility, DaTune is a design-forward creative space that adapts to your style. Key Features Visual Particle Tuner Tuning, reimagined. Dynamic particles flow into alignment as you reach perfect pitch, turning accuracy into an intuitive, almost meditative visual experience. Hybrid Metronome Go beyond the beep. Engage with rhythm through a unique visual interface, or import audio from your videos and files to build custom click tracks that fit your music. Creative Looper Capture ideas the instant they surface. Quickly record and layer sounds into groups, sequence them across four-bar phrases, or overdub freely as inspiration unfolds. From saving practice breakthroughs to exploring creative bursts—or simply going with the flow—the looper keeps up, with flexible noise gate modes for clean, effortless recording. Smart Memos & Auto-Analysis Record and layer sounds with our new phase-cancellation engine, letting you overdub backing tracks out loud—no headphones required (currently in beta). DaTune automatically detects your global BPM, Key, and Chord Progressions. View your chords mapped instantly to an interactive "sheet music" waveform, where you can visually trim loops or attach session notes so you never lose the magic of the moment. Your Aesthetic Make it yours with a fully customizable three-color palette. The entire app shifts to match your vibe. Unlock More (In-App Purchase) Live Effects Per Layer Shape each loop with Pan, Pitch, Reverb, and Delay. BLE MIDI Support Connect external bluetooth midi controllers for hands-free looping and performance. Interactive Backgrounds Unlock a generative Conway’s Game of Life backdrop that evolves as you play.

Screenshots

n4 screens
DaTune4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: n at 4.7 against DaTune's 4.0. n also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.5). DaTune's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 DaTune sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: n has 3.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
n versus DaTune: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternDaTune
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.2K ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews77.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.2K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB68 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developern-Track S.r.l.David Culjak

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

DaTune

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

n

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

DaTune

One-time1
  • Additional Features$2.99

Questions

Is n free?
n is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DaTune free?
DaTune is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, n or DaTune?
n is rated higher. n averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while DaTune averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do n or DaTune have ads?
n shows ads; DaTune does not.
Which is updated more often, n or DaTune?
n ships an update every 2 weeks, and DaTune every 2 weeks. Most recently, n was updated on October 26, 2026 and DaTune on October 25, 2026.

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