# Tuner+ vs UkuleleTuner

The clearest difference is rating: Tuner+ at 4.7 against UkuleleTuner's 3.6. Tuner+ also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 57%) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 30). UkuleleTuner's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads, 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 UkuleleTuner 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 3.6. 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 57% of UkuleleTuner's.

Tuner+ ships an update every 6 months, UkuleleTuner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tuner+ | UkuleleTuner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuner-plus/id447600117/reviews)** | [3.6 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ukuleletuner-tuner-for-uke/id1309535296/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nick Culbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/409029298) | [Hsing-Fu Hsueh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1103119781) |

## 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


### UkuleleTuner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ukuleletuner-tuner-for-uke/id1309535296)

This app provides a precise tuning experience for ukuleles with auto noise filtering. It also includes a metronome with various beat modes and subdivision options to aid practice.

**Highlights:** Auto noise filtering, Precise pitch indication, Calibrate piano sound, A4 frequency adjustment, Intuitive metronome interface, 18 beat modes, Segment beat subdivision

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Function-No Ad | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tuner+ free?

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

### Is UkuleleTuner free?

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

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

Tuner+ is rated higher. Tuner+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while UkuleleTuner averages 3.6 from 30 ratings.

### Do Tuner+ or UkuleleTuner have ads?

Both Tuner+ and UkuleleTuner show ads.

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

Tuner+ ships an update every 6 months, and UkuleleTuner every 2 months. Most recently, Tuner+ was updated on October 20, 2026 and UkuleleTuner on October 15, 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.*