Comparison

Charango Chord vs Balalaika Tuner Pro

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

Head to head
About

Charango Chord

This app serves as a chord dictionary for the Charango, a South American string instrument. It allows users to look up chords by name or create chord symbols by manually inputting finger positions.

Highlights
  • Charango chord dictionary
  • Reverse chord finder
  • Manual finger position input
  • Chord symbol generation
Features
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A simple chord dictionary for Charango (south american string instrument: tuning E-A-E-C-G). It also works as a reverse dictionary. Setting finger positions manually, you get chord symbols.

About

Balalaika Tuner Pro

This application offers precise and rapid tuning for various balalaika types. It features an intuitive interface with visual indicators, making it suitable for musicians of all skill levels. The app is optimized for speed and accuracy, displaying exact sound frequencies.

Highlights
  • Precise frequency display in Hz
  • Supports 5 balalaika types
  • Instant load and fast tuning
  • Highly responsive and sensitive
  • Intuitive UI with LED indicator
  • Visual tuned string indicator
Features
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Tune all your balalaikas with precision and ease, within seconds! Optimal for beginners, intermediate and advanced musicians! · The most accurate - displays the exact sound frequency in Hz. · For 5 balalaika types: Prima, Secunda, Alto, Bass and Contrabass. · Instant load and fastest tuning - the only tuner optimized for 64 bit. · Highest responsiveness and sensitivity. · Intuitive user interface with LED tuning indicator. · Visual indicators - tuned string lights up. · Universal app - works with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. --- Please make sure to allow microphone access to this app when prompted. Check it under Settings>Privacy>Microphone. Thank you. --- Got ideas? Questions? Please send us your feedback through our site or to feedback@daikyoujulabs.com

Screenshots

Charango Chord4 screens
Balalaika Tuner Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Charango Chord at 80% against Balalaika Tuner Pro's 0%. Charango Chord also leads on rating (3.0 vs 1.0) and price ($0.99 vs $9.99). Balalaika Tuner Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 43 months). On ratings volume, ads, 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

Charango Chord costs $0.99 and Balalaika Tuner Pro $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Charango Chord holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Charango Chord's written reviews are positive against 0% of Balalaika Tuner Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Charango Chord ships an update every 43 months, Balalaika Tuner Pro every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Charango Chord versus Balalaika Tuner Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCharango ChordBalalaika Tuner Pro
Price$0.99 — better$9.99
Rating3.0 (4 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 43 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperRyu SuzukiPedro Daniel Macalupu Cumpen

Customer experience

Charango Chord

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

Balalaika Tuner Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Charango Chord

No in-app purchases

None

Balalaika Tuner Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Charango Chord free?
Charango Chord costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Balalaika Tuner Pro free?
Balalaika Tuner Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Charango Chord or Balalaika Tuner Pro?
Charango Chord is rated higher. Charango Chord averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Balalaika Tuner Pro averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Charango Chord or Balalaika Tuner Pro have ads?
Neither Charango Chord nor Balalaika Tuner Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Charango Chord or Balalaika Tuner Pro?
Charango Chord ships an update every 43 months, and Balalaika Tuner Pro every 7 months. Most recently, Charango Chord was updated on November 1, 2026 and Balalaika Tuner Pro on November 1, 2026.

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