# Talking Tuner vs Tuner+

The clearest difference is price: Tuner+ at Free against Talking Tuner's $0.99. Tuner+ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 15). Talking Tuner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Tuner+ is free to download; Talking Tuner costs $0.99 up front. Tuner+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Talking Tuner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tuner+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tuner+ has 1.1K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Talking Tuner's written reviews are positive against 82% of Tuner+'s.

Talking Tuner ships an update every 4 months, Tuner+ every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Tuner | Tuner+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tuner/id421065079/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuner-plus/id447600117/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HotPaw Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/285074853) | [Nick Culbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/409029298) |

## What reviewers say

### Talking Tuner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tuner/id421065079)

This chromatic tuner is sound-activated and speaks to inform you if your instrument is in tune. It's designed for hands-free operation, making it easy to use without looking at the screen. Ideal for musicians who need auditory feedback while tuning.

**Highlights:** Sound-activated tuning, Auditory feedback (speaks note and pitch), Hands-free operation, Chromatic tuning, Adjustable tuning resolution, Works with or without VoiceOver

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Talking Tuner free?

Talking Tuner costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tuner+ free?

Tuner+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Talking Tuner or Tuner+?

Tuner+ is rated higher. Talking Tuner averages 3.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Tuner+ averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Talking Tuner or Tuner+ have ads?

Tuner+ shows ads; Talking Tuner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Talking Tuner or Tuner+?

Talking Tuner ships an update every 4 months, and Tuner+ every 6 months. Most recently, Talking Tuner was updated on October 17, 2026 and Tuner+ on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*