# Guitar Masterclass vs Electric Guitar Tuner Basic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Guitar Masterclass at 83% against Electric Guitar Tuner Basic's 27%. Guitar Masterclass also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Electric Guitar Tuner Basic's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (291 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guitar Masterclass sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Electric Guitar Tuner Basic sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Electric Guitar Tuner Basic holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Electric Guitar Tuner Basic has 291 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Guitar Masterclass's written reviews are positive against 27% of Electric Guitar Tuner Basic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Guitar Masterclass ships an update every 2 months, Electric Guitar Tuner Basic every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guitar Masterclass | Electric Guitar Tuner Basic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-masterclass/id585974742/reviews) | **[4.3 (291 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electric-guitar-tuner-basic/id836721091/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **291** |
| Positive reviews | **83.1% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stephane Jais](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815293802) | [Pedro Daniel Macalupu Cumpen](https://appshunter.io/developer/492172409) |

## What reviewers say

### Guitar Masterclass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-masterclass/id585974742)

Learn to play guitar with interactive lessons and a vast song library. Features include slow-motion video, finger position diagrams, and a free tuner. Suitable for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced.

**Highlights:** Interactive video lessons, Play-What-You-See method, Free guitar tuner, Extensive song library, Slow motion video playback, Finger position diagrams, Community support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Highway To Hell - AC/DC (2) | Free | one-time |
| Ho Hey - The Lumineers (2) | Free | one-time |
| Let Her Go - Passenger (2) | Free | one-time |
| Ho Hey | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ain't No Sunshine | $1.99 | one-time |
| Let Her Go - Passenger | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hurt - Johnny Cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| Acoustic Level 1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Acoustic Level 1 (14) | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎸 Effective for learning guitar songs quickly
- 📹 High-quality video demonstrations with clear visuals
- 🎚️ Slow-motion feature helps master difficult sections
- 🎯 Split-screen view showing both hands simultaneously

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing for individual songs (€1.79-€3.99 per lesson)
- 🚫 Limited free content (only 1-2 free songs)
- ❌ Misleading free trial claims on App Store
- 🎯 Lacks traditional tablature/sheet music notation
- 📊 Insufficient detail for complex songs and lead parts

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Downloaded lessons disappear without trace
- Downloads stuck in loop (80-100% cycle)
- Sound recognition not working in lessons
- Slow app performance and loading times

**Requested features**

- Add traditional tablature and sheet music notation
- More free songs to try before purchasing
- Transparent pricing displayed before purchase
- Countdown timer before music starts
- Variable slow-motion speeds


### Electric Guitar Tuner Basic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electric-guitar-tuner-basic/id836721091)

This app provides fast and accurate tuning for electric guitars, ideal for various music genres and performance settings. It displays precise pitch frequencies and offers an LED indicator for visual feedback. Advanced settings and a tuning fork are available via in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Displays exact pitch frequency in Hz, A4 calibration, Ultra-fast response and high sensitivity, LED tuning indicator, Tuned string lights up automatically, Includes Standard, Half Step Down, and Drop D tunings

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Settings | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tuning Fork | $3.99 | one-time |
| Metronome | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works perfectly for specific tasks (ukulele tuning)
- 👍 Simple and effective when it works
- 👍 Good for half-step tuning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Too many ads
- 😠 Doesn't pick up sound accurately
- 😠 Numbers keep changing
- 😠 Difficult to use/complicated
- 😠 Inconsistent performance between instruments (ukulele vs. guitar)

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't pick up actual guitar sound
- Numbers kept changing
- Doesn't tune guitar right
- Green light never came
- Ads covered content

**Requested features**

- Provide proper instructions for use
- Make in-app purchase structure clearer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guitar Masterclass free?

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

### Is Electric Guitar Tuner Basic free?

Electric Guitar Tuner Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Guitar Masterclass or Electric Guitar Tuner Basic?

Electric Guitar Tuner Basic is rated higher. Guitar Masterclass averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Electric Guitar Tuner Basic averages 4.3 from 291 ratings.

### Do Guitar Masterclass or Electric Guitar Tuner Basic have ads?

Electric Guitar Tuner Basic shows ads; Guitar Masterclass does not.

### Which is updated more often, Guitar Masterclass or Electric Guitar Tuner Basic?

Guitar Masterclass ships an update every 2 months, and Electric Guitar Tuner Basic every 2 weeks. Most recently, Guitar Masterclass was updated on November 6, 2026 and Electric Guitar Tuner Basic on November 1, 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.*