# Tuner+ vs iTuner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tuner+ at 82% against iTuner's 11%. Tuner+ also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). iTuner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tuner+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and iTuner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tuner+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tuner+ has 1.1K ratings behind it against 115, 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 11% of iTuner's.

Tuner+ ships an update every 6 months, iTuner every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tuner+ | iTuner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuner-plus/id447600117/reviews)** | [4.4 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ituner-chromatic-tuner/id1119672835/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 115 |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 10.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 9 MB | 10 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) | [Vitalii Gryniuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1007630419) |

## 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


### iTuner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ituner-chromatic-tuner/id1119672835)

This professional chromatic tuner offers high accuracy for instruments like guitar, piano, and violin. It includes a tone generator with various tuning systems, waveforms, and a frequency meter for precise tuning and voice training.

**Highlights:** High accuracy chromatic tuning, Tone generator with tuning forks, Frequency meter and spectrum FFT, Multiple tuning systems, Adjustable tuning frequency, Various waveform generation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $0.99 | per year |
| Unlock octaves | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tuner+ free?

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

### Is iTuner free?

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

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

Tuner+ is rated higher. Tuner+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while iTuner averages 4.4 from 115 ratings.

### Do Tuner+ or iTuner have ads?

Tuner+ shows ads; iTuner does not.

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

Tuner+ ships an update every 6 months, and iTuner every 4 months. Most recently, Tuner+ was updated on October 26, 2026 and iTuner on October 26, 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.*