Comparison

Tuner T1 vs Find the Note

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tuner T1

This app provides highly accurate tuning for a vast array of musical instruments, from guitars and violins to pianos and flutes. It features a chromatic tuner, transpose mode, and a tone generator for comprehensive musical practice and performance needs.

Highlights
  • Extremely accurate tuning (±0.1 cents)
  • Chromatic tuner for all instruments
  • Transpose mode for real-world playing
  • Tone generator over 3-octave range
  • Adjustable A₄ frequency
  • Simple and easy-to-use interface
  • Low-latency performance
Features
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Tuner T1 is the ultimate instrument tuner, designed for precision tuning of a wide range of musical instruments. Whether you're tuning a guitar, violin, viola, bass, piano, cello, flute, or any other instrument, Tuner T1 ensures impeccable accuracy and ease of use. Ideal for both professional musicians and beginners, this chromatic tuner app is built to handle all common instruments with incredible precision, making it an essential tool for any musician. Key Features: • Extremely Accurate Tuning: Tune your instrument with an exceptional level of accuracy (within ±0.1 cents), ensuring perfect pitch every time. • Chromatic Tuner for All Instruments: Tuner T1 supports a broad range of instruments, including guitar, bass, violin, viola, cello, piano, flute, and more. Whether you're tuning strings, winds, or brass, Tuner T1 has you covered. • Transpose Mode: Instantly transpose the tuner’s note display without affecting pitch detection - perfect for real-world playing scenarios. Supports transposing notes up or down in ½-step increments (−12 to +12). Shows written pitch for transposing instruments such as Bb Trumpet, Eb Alto Sax, F Horn, and more. • Tone Generator: Generate reference tones over a 3-octave range. Perfect for ear training or manual tuning when needed, the tone generator covers every note you need. • Adjustable A₄ Frequency: For those who need custom tunings, Tuner T1 allows you to change the A₄ reference frequency from the standard 440 Hz to other frequencies to suit any musical or regional style. • Beautiful, Simple, & Easy-to-Use Interface: Tuner T1 is designed to be intuitive, allowing you to start tuning instantly without any complicated setup. It’s built with simplicity in mind while maintaining all the advanced features you need for professional-grade tuning. • Perfect for Professional and Amateur Musicians: Whether you're a professional musician performing on stage or an aspiring player honing your skills, Tuner T1 provides the accuracy and reliability you need to ensure your instrument is perfectly in tune every time. • Optimized for Low-Latency Performance: Our app delivers low-latency pitch detection, ensuring quick response times without sacrificing accuracy, making it a great tool for live performances or recording sessions. • Battery-Efficient: Tuner T1 is designed to minimize battery consumption, letting you use the app for extended tuning sessions without draining your device’s power. Why Choose Tuner T1? Tuner T1 stands out from other tuning apps because of its superior accuracy, intelligent transpose capabilities, and low-latency pitch detection, specifically optimized for tuning a wide variety of common instruments. This app is built to cater to the needs of guitarists, violinists, pianists, and wind players using transposing instruments across different genres. With its sleek interface, customizable settings, and tone generation capabilities, Tuner T1 is not only powerful but incredibly user-friendly. Unlock Your Musical Potential With Tuner T1, you’re not just getting an ordinary tuner. You’re getting a tool that helps you achieve perfect pitch, fine-tune your ear, and enhance your performance. Whether you're practicing, recording, or performing live, Tuner T1 gives you the professional-level tuning accuracy you need. Download Tuner T1 today and experience the next level of tuning accuracy for all your musical instruments!

About

Find the Note

This app uses your device's microphone to detect musical notes and their frequencies in real-time. It helps you tune instruments, practice scales, and track your progress with a history feature. Supports a wide range of instruments and clefs.

Highlights
  • Real-time note and frequency detection
  • Instrument tuning aid
  • Note history tracking
  • Supports numerous instruments and clefs
  • Voice and instrument input
Features
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Find the Note Pitch Detector uses your device's mic to identify musical notes. The frequency and current musical note are displayed on your screen. Simple and easy to use. Use the frequency and pitch bar to tune any instrument! Works with voice, piano, and other instruments. Now, you can also view your note history, making it easier to track your progress and improve your accuracy. Whether you're practicing scales, fine-tuning your instrument, or just exploring sound, Find the Note gives you real-time feedback at your fingertips. Now supporting: Piano, Treble Clef, Alto Clef, Tenor Clef, Bass Clef, Bassoon, Clarinet (Bb, A, Eb), Bass Clarinet, Oboe, Piccolo, Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, English Horn, French Horn (Treble & Bass Clef), Trombone (Bass & Tenor Clef), Trumpet (Bb), Euphonium (Bass & Treble Clef), Tuba, Violin, Viola, Cello (Bass & Tenor Clef), and Double Bass. Get precise, stay in tune, and make every note count!

Screenshots

Tuner T14 screens
Find the Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tuner T1 at none against Find the Note's 1. Tuner T1 also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 249) and update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). Find the Note's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 63%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Find the Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tuner T1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Tuner T1 against 4.5 for Find the Note. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tuner T1 has 10K ratings behind it against 249, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Tuner T1's written reviews are positive against 75% of Find the Note's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tuner T1 ships an update every 11 days, Find the Note monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Tuner T1 versus Find the Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTuner T1Find the Note
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (10K ratings)4.5 (249 ratings)
Positive reviews63.0% of reviews75.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10K — better249
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#96 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBijoy ThangarajWhite Bread Games

Customer experience

Tuner T1

All ratings10,205 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews532 reviews
Positive63.0%
Neutral9.0%
Negative28.0%

Find the Note

All ratings249 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive75.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative20.9%

User reviews

Tuner T1

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎉 Accurate tuning
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💻 Works across multiple instruments
  • 🆓 Free to use
  • 🔍 Helpful visual feedback

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy/buggy performance
  • 📢 Excessive ads
  • 🤔 Confusing interface
  • 🔊 Struggles with low/high notes
  • 🔍 Inaccurate note detection

Find the Note

From 249 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works as intended
  • 🚀 Accurate note detection
  • 💡 Helpful for learning music
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Great for specific instruments (harmonica, steel drum, etc.)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance (note detection issues, freezing, etc.)
  • 💰 Paywall for full functionality
  • 🔒 Microphone access issues
  • 🔇 Lack of sensitivity/volume adjustment

Bugs and requests

Tuner T1

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Freezes during use
  • Incorrect note detection

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to select instrument type
  • Option to disable ads
  • Expanded note range
  • More customization options

Find the Note

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not detecting notes correctly
  • Microphone access not working
  • Crashing or freezing issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for more instruments and clefs
  • Implement a note history/recording feature
  • Add a sensitivity/volume adjustment slider

In-app purchases

None

Tuner T1

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Find the Note

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Version$2.99

Questions

Is Tuner T1 free?
Tuner T1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Find the Note free?
Find the Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tuner T1 or Find the Note?
Tuner T1 and Find the Note are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10K and 249 ratings respectively.
Do Tuner T1 or Find the Note have ads?
Both Tuner T1 and Find the Note show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tuner T1 or Find the Note?
Tuner T1 ships an update every 11 days, and Find the Note monthly. Most recently, Tuner T1 was updated on September 26, 2026 and Find the Note on September 22, 2026.

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