# Tuner+ vs Tuner

The clearest difference is rating: Tuner+ at 4.7 against Tuner's 2.0. Tuner+ also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and review sentiment (82% vs 67%). Tuner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). 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 Tuner 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 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tuner+ has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, 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 67% of Tuner's.

Tuner+ ships an update every 6 months, Tuner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tuner+ | Tuner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuner-plus/id447600117/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuner/id1336751092/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **82.3% of reviews** | 66.7% 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 | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nick Culbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/409029298) | [Heavenbrook Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/451446278) |

## 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


### Tuner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuner/id1336751092)

This music tool helps you tune instruments by detecting sound frequencies and displaying musical notation. It also includes a metronome with adjustable tempo and time signatures, and allows simultaneous use of both features.

**Highlights:** Instrument tuning, Sound frequency detection, Musical notation display, Metronome with tempo control, Multiple time signatures, Simultaneous tuner and metronome use, Standard instrument templates

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tuner+ free?

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

### Is Tuner free?

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

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

Tuner+ is rated higher. Tuner+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Tuner averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tuner+ or Tuner have ads?

Tuner+ shows ads; Tuner does not.

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

Tuner+ ships an update every 6 months, and Tuner every 3 months. Most recently, Tuner+ was updated on October 2, 2026 and Tuner on October 1, 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.*