# InTune vs PracticePlay

The clearest difference is price: PracticePlay at Free against InTune's $0.99. PracticePlay also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). InTune's advantage is ratings volume (551 vs 22) and chart position (#68 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

PracticePlay is free to download; InTune costs $0.99 up front. InTune sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and PracticePlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PracticePlay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InTune has 551 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of InTune's written reviews are positive against 100% of PracticePlay's.

InTune ships an update every 3 months, PracticePlay fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InTune | PracticePlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (551 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intune-tuning-practice/id580791793/reviews) | **[5.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practiceplay/id6760476812/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **551** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 83.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#68** | — |
| Size | 86 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Half Note Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118068113) | [One Good Idea, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884637586) |

## What reviewers say

### InTune

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intune-tuning-practice/id580791793)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Enhance your musical ear for tuning and intonation with this app. It utilizes academic research to help you track progress, compete, and master pitch discrimination. Offers a variety of instrument sounds to aid your practice.

**Highlights:** Improve musical intonation, 25 years of academic research, Track progress, Compete on Game Center, Add instrument sounds, Pitch discrimination training

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| InTune French Horn Add-on | $0.99 | one-time |
| InTune Tuba Add-on | $0.99 | one-time |
| InTune Viola Add-on | $0.99 | one-time |
| Timpani | $0.99 | one-time |
| InTune Clarinet Add-on | $0.99 | one-time |
| InTune Piano Add-on | $0.99 | one-time |
| InTune Double Bass Add-on | $0.99 | one-time |
| InTune Violin Add-on | $0.99 | one-time |
| InTune Cello Add-on | $0.99 | one-time |
| Guitar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Trumpet | $0.99 | one-time |
| Trombone | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flute | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great concept/basic app
- 👍 Fun and straightforward
- 👍 Helps improve pitch perception
- 👍 Useful for music teaching
- 👍 Addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App Freeze
- 🐛 Oboe timbre inconsistent
- 🐛 Timpani sounds just terrible
- 🐛 Flute sound is really horrible
- 🐛 Not for Iphone13

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes mid-round
- Oboe timbre is inconsistent
- Timpani sounds are poor quality
- Flute sound is low quality
- Compatibility issues with iPhone 13

**Requested features**

- Ability to replay the tones
- Option to start from any level
- Ability to choose different intervals
- Option to turn off 3-strike mode
- Ability to save personal best scores


### PracticePlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practiceplay/id6760476812)

This app automatically records and replays your musical practice sessions hands-free. It intelligently listens for instruments, capturing only your playing to help you focus on improving your sound and technique. Analyze your performance with playback speed and pitch adjustments.

**Highlights:** Hands-free recording, Automatic playback, Instrument sound recognition, Session library, Playback speed and pitch control, Share recordings

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Unlimited Recording | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InTune free?

InTune costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is PracticePlay free?

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

### Which has better reviews, InTune or PracticePlay?

PracticePlay is rated higher. InTune averages 4.7 out of 5 from 551 ratings, while PracticePlay averages 5.0 from 22 ratings.

### Do InTune or PracticePlay have ads?

Neither InTune nor PracticePlay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, InTune or PracticePlay?

InTune ships an update every 3 months, and PracticePlay fortnightly. Most recently, InTune was updated on October 3, 2026 and PracticePlay on September 29, 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.*