# Tuner+ vs Violin Tuner (All modes)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tuner+ at 82% against Violin Tuner (All modes)'s 45%. Tuner+ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 30). Violin Tuner (All modes)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tuner+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Violin Tuner (All modes) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tuner+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tuner+ has 1.1K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Tuner+'s written reviews are positive against 45% of Violin Tuner (All modes)'s.

Tuner+ ships an update every 6 months, Violin Tuner (All modes) every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tuner+ | Violin Tuner (All modes) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuner-plus/id447600117/reviews)** | [4.3 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/violin-tuner-all-modes/id1009666819/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **82.2% of reviews** | 45.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nick Culbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/409029298) | [海 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/754421888) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Violin Tuner (All modes)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/violin-tuner-all-modes/id1009666819)

This application provides a straightforward way to tune a violin, offering support for all tuning modes. It is designed for ease of use by musicians.

**Highlights:** All tuning modes supported, Easy to use interface, Designed for violinists

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Violin Tuner | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tuner+ free?

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

### Is Violin Tuner (All modes) free?

Violin Tuner (All modes) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tuner+ or Violin Tuner (All modes)?

Tuner+ is rated higher. Tuner+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Violin Tuner (All modes) averages 4.3 from 30 ratings.

### Do Tuner+ or Violin Tuner (All modes) have ads?

Tuner+ shows ads; Violin Tuner (All modes) does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tuner+ or Violin Tuner (All modes)?

Tuner+ ships an update every 6 months, and Violin Tuner (All modes) every 19 months. Most recently, Tuner+ was updated on October 29, 2026 and Violin Tuner (All modes) on October 22, 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.*