# Tuner+ vs VITALtuner

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tuner+ | VITALtuner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuner-plus/id447600117/reviews)** | [3.8 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vitaltuner/id1128232445/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 58.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nick Culbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/409029298) | [Otreus Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/329935267) |

## 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


### VITALtuner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vitaltuner/id1128232445)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Tuning Modes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sweeter Tunings | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pitch Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Guitar Tunings | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bass Tunings | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wind Instruments | $0.99 | one-time |
| Concert A Calibration | $0.99 | one-time |
| VITALtuner Student | $2.99 | one-time |
| VITALtuner Plus | $3.99 | one-time |
| VITALtuner Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


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