# Tuner+ vs MandolinTuner

The clearest difference is rating: Tuner+ at 4.7 against MandolinTuner's 4.0. Tuner+ also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 26) and review sentiment (82% vs 69%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tuner+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MandolinTuner 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tuner+ has 1.1K ratings behind it against 26, 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 69% of MandolinTuner's.

Tuner+ ships an update every 6 months, MandolinTuner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tuner+ | MandolinTuner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuner-plus/id447600117/reviews)** | [4.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandolintuner-tuner-mandolin/id1336850288/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **82.2% of reviews** | 69.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 41 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


### MandolinTuner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandolintuner-tuner-mandolin/id1336850288)

This app offers precise tuning for stringed instruments with auto noise filtering. It features adjustable A4 frequency and a visual indicator for accurate pitch. Includes a metronome with multiple beat modes and subdivision options for practice.

**Highlights:** Auto noise filtering, Adjustable A4 frequency, Precision tuning indicator, Multiple metronome beat modes, Segment beat subdivision, Timing display for practice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All functions & No Ads. | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tuner+ free?

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

### Is MandolinTuner free?

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

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

Tuner+ is rated higher. Tuner+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while MandolinTuner averages 4.0 from 26 ratings.

### Do Tuner+ or MandolinTuner have ads?

Both Tuner+ and MandolinTuner show ads.

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

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