# Guitar Tuner vs GTuner

The clearest difference is rating: Guitar Tuner at 4.6 against GTuner's 4.0. Guitar Tuner also leads on ratings volume (8.2K vs 1). GTuner's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guitar Tuner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GTuner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Guitar Tuner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guitar Tuner has 8.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guitar Tuner | GTuner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-tuner-chromatic/id423214938/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gtuner-guitar-tuner/id6785640043/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Last Harmonic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434701537) | [James Jordan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785640045) |

## What reviewers say

### Guitar Tuner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-tuner-chromatic/id423214938)

This application provides a highly accurate chromatic tuner for any instrument. It features advanced noise cancellation and a detailed fine-tuning display, ensuring precise pitch readings for musicians of all levels. The tuner offers a fast refresh rate and works with any note.

**Highlights:** Works with any instrument, Chromatic tuning for any note, Accurate to 0.33 Hz, Noise cancellation slider, Fine tuning display (+/- 50 cents), Fast 0.1 second refresh rate

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate tuning
- 💡 Useful background noise filter
- 🎨 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🆓 Free and no ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unstable and freezes/crashes frequently
- 🤔 Struggles with lower strings and some notes
- 🤷‍♂️ Inconsistent performance across devices
- 🙄 Displays incorrect note information at times

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes and crashes on certain devices
- Incorrect note detection and tuning
- Fails to work in noisy environments

**Requested features**

- Add more tuning options (e.g. drop tunings)
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Provide more customization options


### GTuner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gtuner-guitar-tuner/id6785640043)

This app provides an accurate and user-friendly guitar tuning experience using your device's microphone. It features a clear visual display, automatic string detection, and a built-in metronome. Unlock additional tunings with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Accurate pitch detection, Automatic string detection, Visual guitar headstock display, Built-in metronome, Supports multiple tunings, Distraction-free design

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Tunings | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guitar Tuner free?

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

### Is GTuner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Guitar Tuner or GTuner?

Guitar Tuner is rated higher. Guitar Tuner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while GTuner averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Guitar Tuner or GTuner have ads?

Guitar Tuner shows ads; GTuner does not.

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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.*