# Tuner+ vs Mandolin Tuner EM

The clearest difference is rating: Tuner+ at 4.7 against Mandolin Tuner EM's 4.0. Tuner+ also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 9) and review sentiment (82% vs 67%). 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 Mandolin Tuner EM 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 9, 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 Mandolin Tuner EM's.

Tuner+ ships an update every 6 months, Mandolin Tuner EM every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tuner+ | Mandolin Tuner EM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuner-plus/id447600117/reviews)** | [4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandolin-tuner-em-1/id1481362092/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nick Culbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/409029298) | [myrApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/954211898) |

## 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


### Mandolin Tuner EM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandolin-tuner-em-1/id1481362092)

This application provides a precise tuning experience for mandolin players, supporting various alternate tunings and offering a quick reference for common chords with fingerings. It features automatic string detection and adjustable reference frequencies for accurate tuning.

**Highlights:** Alternate mandolin tunings, Adjustable reference note frequency, Automatic string detection, Common chord fingerings, Multiple note naming schemes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tuner+ free?

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

### Is Mandolin Tuner EM free?

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

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

Tuner+ is rated higher. Tuner+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Mandolin Tuner EM averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Tuner+ or Mandolin Tuner EM have ads?

Both Tuner+ and Mandolin Tuner EM show ads.

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

Tuner+ ships an update every 6 months, and Mandolin Tuner EM every 5 months. Most recently, Tuner+ was updated on October 26, 2026 and Mandolin Tuner EM 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.*