Comparison

Tuner+ vs VITALtuner

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

Head to head
About

Tuner+

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
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Tuner+ Tune your Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Mandolin, Cello, Violin, Piano, Viola, or Ukulele in seconds. This app plays perfectly tuned notes for you to match your pitch to. The sounds are both real audio and sine wave form. We're also proud to announce that Tuner+ is now supports full VoiceOver Accessibility. This app does NOT analyze the notes of your instrument to tell you if you are sharp or flat. It is just a quick way to get reference notes for ear tuning in any key. Enjoy! Nick Moby Pixel

About

VITALtuner

This app offers professional-grade tuning accuracy for a wide range of instruments. It features multiple tuning modes, extensive instrument presets, and advanced options for musicians of all levels.

Highlights
  • State-of-the-art Tuning Engine
  • 130 standard and alternate tunings
  • 4 unique tuning modes (Advanced, Easy, Stage, Bright)
  • Transposition and capo support
  • Concert A calibration
  • Sweeter Tunings and custom offsets
  • Extensive historical and contemporary temperaments
Features
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“I’ve never been inspired by a tuner before.” – The Guitar Journal Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, VITALtuner is simply the best way to tune your instrument. Why? Keep reading and we promise to not disappoint! “The guitar settings options will get you excited...superior design” – Guitar Adventures “Incredibly accurate, very easy to use, and super reliable…the best I’ve ever used” – Award-winning guitarist John Huldt “Honestly, the BEST tuner I have ever seen. Incredible technology!” “This app blows everything else out of the water” “There is no other tuning app which has the breadth of options that VITALtuner has. This will be the only tuner anyone needs” - App Store reviews COMPLETE TUNING SOLUTION • Just bought your first mandolin and don’t have the slightest idea how to tune it? • Want to down-tune your guitar and play along with Jimi? • About to go onstage and perform Beethoven’s Violin Concerto? • In the studio and the producer is asking for an alternate banjo tuning? • Interested in exploring an obscure temperament for your harpsichord? With VITALtuner the above scenarios are covered with ease. And there is so much more you can do. MOBILE TUNING DONE RIGHT VITALtuner is designed for unsurpassed professional tuning accuracy that you can use seamlessly in any musical setting. A truly universal tuner for all instruments with a state-of-the-art Tuning Engine designed from the ground up to cover the widest range of pitches. From a low C extension on a double bass to a high C on a piccolo, you’re covered! TUNING MODES - LIKE 4 TUNERS IN 1 4 unique modes designed to cover any musical settings you may find yourself in, regardless of your skill level. • Advanced Mode - Unmatched tuning accuracy with a virtual needle that has been perfected for fluid movement and intuitive tuning. • Easy Mode - Great for beginners, it offers extra help tuning. Virtual LEDs provide steadier movement for effortless and quick tuning. • Stage Mode - Same feel and accuracy as Advanced Mode, but designed to be viewed from a distance. Always clearly visible, on a music stand or across the stage. • Bright Mode - Designed for outdoor use when direct sunlight makes screens hard to see. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS • Tuning Engine – State-of-the-art digital signal processing available only with VITALtuner. Accuracy and pitch detection on par with piano technician tuners worth thousands for dollars. • Instrument Tunings - 130 standard and alternate tunings spanning 40 instruments. Choose your instrument and target tuning, and Guide Notes will help you tune. • Transposition - Tune down or with a capo. • Concert A Calibration - Set concert pitch with 3 decimal point accuracy. • Sweeter Tunings - Tuning offsets that are tailored for specific instruments to produce a more balanced intonation. • Temperaments - The largest number of thoroughly researched historical and contemporary temperaments. • Custom Offsets - Save custom tuning offsets. Add your own Temperaments and Sweeter Tunings. • Pitch Generator - Play highly accurate reference pitches using a familiar keyboard layout. Reflects A4 calibration & offsets. • Concert Pitch Notation - See detected pitch displayed in standard music notation. • SPL (Decibel) Meter • Peak Meter

Screenshots

Tuner+4 screens
VITALtuner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tuner+ at 4.7 against VITALtuner's 3.8. Tuner+ also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 58%) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 50). VITALtuner's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Tuner+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and VITALtuner sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tuner+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tuner+ has 1.1K ratings behind it against 50, 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 58% of VITALtuner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tuner+ ships an update every 6 months, VITALtuner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tuner+ versus VITALtuner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTuner+VITALtuner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better3.8 (50 ratings)
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews — better58.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better50
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNick CulbertsonOtreus Inc.

Customer experience

Tuner+

All ratings1,084 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative10.8%

VITALtuner

All ratings50 ratings
Positive72.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative26.0%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative35.4%

Bugs and requests

Tuner+

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes on certain devices
  • Distortion on some string notes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for alternate tunings
  • Provide visual tuning indicators
  • Include a metronome feature
  • Expand instrument selection

VITALtuner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tuner+

One-time1
  • Remove Ads - Tuner+$0.99
10 purchases

VITALtuner

One-time10
  • All Tuning Modes$0.99
  • Sweeter Tunings$0.99
  • Pitch Generator$0.99
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  • Guitar Tunings$0.99
  • Bass Tunings$0.99
  • Wind Instruments$0.99
  • Concert A Calibration$0.99
  • VITALtuner Student$2.99
  • VITALtuner Plus$3.99
  • VITALtuner Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Tuner+ free?
Tuner+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VITALtuner free?
VITALtuner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tuner+ or VITALtuner?
Tuner+ is rated higher. Tuner+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while VITALtuner averages 3.8 from 50 ratings.
Do Tuner+ or VITALtuner have ads?
Tuner+ shows ads; VITALtuner does not.
Which is updated more often, Tuner+ or VITALtuner?
Tuner+ ships an update every 6 months, and VITALtuner every 3 months. Most recently, Tuner+ was updated on October 26, 2026 and VITALtuner on October 24, 2026.

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