# Onyx vs TinyPitch

The clearest difference is monetization model: Onyx at free against TinyPitch's paid. Onyx also leads on device support (5 vs 3) and ratings volume (70 vs 19). TinyPitch's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (83% vs 62%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Onyx costs $0.99 and TinyPitch $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Onyx against 4.3 for TinyPitch. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 70 and 19 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Onyx's written reviews are positive against 83% of TinyPitch's.

Onyx ships an update every 5 months, TinyPitch fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Onyx | TinyPitch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onyx-pitch-pipe/id464787055/reviews) | **[4.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinypitch/id1435837685/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **70** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 24 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [forScore LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/797590287) | [Matthew Schwartz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435837684) |

## What reviewers say

### Onyx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onyx-pitch-pipe/id464787055)

This app provides a versatile pitch pipe with a three-octave range and multiple sound options, including piano, clarinet, strings, horns, and a custom sine wave generator. It offers continuous playback and fine-tuning capabilities for accurate tuning.

**Highlights:** Three-octave range, Multiple sound options (piano, clarinet, strings, horns), Custom sine wave generator, Continuous playback mode, Adjustable tuning frequency, Interactive widget and watch app support

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### TinyPitch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinypitch/id1435837685)

This app provides a portable pitch pipe directly on your Apple Watch. Easily play any note from the chromatic scale with adjustable volume and intuitive controls for octave shifts and instrument selection.

**Highlights:** Play chromatic scale notes, Adjustable volume, Multiple instrument sounds, Octave up/down controls, Tap to play/stop notes, Digital Crown volume control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Onyx free?

Onyx costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TinyPitch free?

TinyPitch costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Onyx or TinyPitch?

TinyPitch is rated higher. Onyx averages 4.2 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while TinyPitch averages 4.3 from 19 ratings.

### Do Onyx or TinyPitch have ads?

Neither Onyx nor TinyPitch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Onyx or TinyPitch?

Onyx ships an update every 5 months, and TinyPitch fortnightly. Most recently, Onyx was updated on October 26, 2026 and TinyPitch 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.*