Pitch Analyzer vs Band Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pitch Analyzer
This application analyzes the absolute pitch of sounds captured by your device's microphone. It provides detailed information including frequency, note name, MIDI number, and cent tolerance to aid in musical practice and instrument tuning.
- Absolute pitch analysis
- Microphone sound input
- Frequency and amplitude detection
- Note name and MIDI number
- Cent tolerance measurement
- Note position in staff and keyboard
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Pitch Analyzer is a tool for analysing sound's absolute pitch. It detects any sounds input from mic,and analyse the sound's frequency, note name, MIDI number,and cent tolerance... It can help singers or music students to exercise perfect pitch, and help tuners or performers tuning their instrument. Analysis items－ -Frequency -Amplitude -Cent tolerance -Note name -Note's MIDI number -Note position in staff -Note position in piano keyboard
Band Tools
This app provides essential tools for music students, including a highly accurate metronome, a chromatic tuner, and a tone generator. Its simple interface makes it easy to use for all skill levels, aiding in practice and performance.
- Metronome with audible and visual beat indicators
- Chromatic tuner with animated pitch guidance
- Tone generator for tuning assistance
- Adjustable tempo from 40 to 208 BPM
- Accurate pitch detection
- Simple and easy-to-use interface
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Tools every band student needs - tune, time, tone. A metronome, tone generator, and chromatic tuner with a simple, easy to use interface and the highest levels of accuracy. time - Metronome. Choose a range from 40 to 208 beats-per-minute. Both audible and visual beat indicators. Does not drift over time, extremely accurate. tune - Chromatic Tuner. Select a note and start playing. The tuner will select the closest octave and guide you to the correct pitch with an animated indicator ranging from 25 to -25 cents from your pitch. Simple to setup and use. tone - Tone Generator. Cycle through all octaves and hear notes to assist with tuning. Use headphones to hear lower notes that the device speakers can't play. Band Tools is developed with students in mind. Simplicity and accuracy make it perfect for all skill levels.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Band Tools at Free against Pitch Analyzer's $1.99. Band Tools also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.7) and review sentiment (81% vs 47%). Pitch Analyzer's advantage is update cadence (every 12 months vs every 29 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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
Band Tools is free to download; Pitch Analyzer costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Band Tools holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Pitch Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 81% of Band Tools's.
Pitch Analyzer ships an update every 12 months, Band Tools every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pitch Analyzer | Band Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.7 (24 ratings) | 3.9 (26 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 47.2% of reviews | 81.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 24 | 26 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months — better | Every 29 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Supertintin Co., Ltd | Duane Christiansen |
Customer experience
Pitch Analyzer
Band Tools
In-app purchases
Pitch Analyzer
No in-app purchases
Band Tools
No in-app purchases
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