Comparison

Acoustic Guitar Tuner Basic vs Harmonix Tuner

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

Head to head
About

Acoustic Guitar Tuner Basic

This app provides fast and accurate tuning for acoustic guitars. It displays exact pitch frequencies, offers a visual LED indicator, and automatically highlights tuned strings. It includes standard and common alternate tunings, with advanced settings available via in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Displays exact pitch frequency (Hz)
  • LED tuning indicator
  • Tuned string lights up
  • Includes Standard, Half Step Down, and Drop D tunings
  • Ultra-fast response and high sensitivity
  • A4 calibration
Features
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Tune your acoustic guitar instantly with exceptional accuracy! • Displays exact pitch frequency in Hz • A4 calibration: 415 Hz → 466 Hz • Tuning fork & advanced settings (In-App Purchase) • Ultra-fast response and high sensitivity • LED tuning indicator with clear visual feedback • Tuned string lights up automatically • Works on iPhone & iPad Included Tunings: • Standard (EADGBE) • Half Step Down (Eb) • Drop D Allow microphone under: Settings → Privacy → Microphone Questions or ideas? feedback@daikyoujulabs.com

About

Harmonix Tuner

Features
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Harmonix é um afinador cromático de precisão profissional para iOS, desenvolvido para músicos que exigem resposta ultrarrápida e leitura confiável em qualquer instrumento de cordas. DETECÇÃO DE ALTA PRECISÃO Motor híbrido com Phase Vocoder e algoritmo YIN, combinados com análise FFT e filtro adaptativo. Precisão de +/-0,1 cent no modo cromático e +/-0,02 cents no modo estroboscópico. Suporte a HPS (Harmonic Product Spectrum) para eliminar ambiguidade de oitava em instrumentos graves como baixo 5 cordas e guitarra de 7 cordas. DOIS MODOS VISUAIS • Agulha Cromática — ponteiro clássico com mola animada e indicador de lock em verde neon quando a nota está afinada • Estroboscópio — barras deslizantes estilo Peterson, onde direção e velocidade indicam precisamente se você está acima ou abaixo da afinação BIBLIOTECA DE AFINAÇÕES • Guitarra 6 cordas: Standard E, Drop D, Drop C, DADGAD, Open G, Open D • Guitarra 7 cordas: Standard B, Drop A • Baixo 4 cordas: Standard E, Drop D • Baixo 5 cordas: Standard B • Ukulele: Standard C • Cromático: detecta qualquer nota AFINAÇÕES ADOCADAS Compensações microtonais estilo Buzz Feiten/Earvana para cada corda. Suas notas soarão mais consonantes em qualquer posição do braço. CALIBRAÇÃO Ajuste de referência A4 de 430 Hz a 450 Hz em passos de 0,1 Hz. Padrão 440 Hz. ROBUSTO E INTELIGENTE • Retoma automaticamente após chamadas telefônicas e desconexão de fones • Detecção de onset para resposta imediata ao trocar de corda • Todas as configurações persistem entre sessões Interface totalmente em modo escuro para uso em ambientes com pouca luz. Compatível com ProMotion até 120 Hz.

Screenshots

Acoustic Guitar Tuner Basic4 screens
Harmonix Tuner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Harmonix Tuner at none against Acoustic Guitar Tuner Basic's shown. Harmonix Tuner also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 days). Acoustic Guitar Tuner Basic's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Acoustic Guitar Tuner Basic sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Harmonix Tuner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Acoustic Guitar Tuner Basic ships an update every 11 days, Harmonix Tuner every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Acoustic Guitar Tuner Basic versus Harmonix Tuner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcoustic Guitar Tuner BasicHarmonix Tuner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (563 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings563 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPedro Daniel Macalupu CumpenLeandro Henrique Cavalcanti Bernardes

Bugs and requests

Acoustic Guitar Tuner Basic

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App doesn't work
  • Tuner not working
  • Doesn't recognize strings
  • Ads popping up constantly
  • String broke due to app
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  • App is empty
  • Can't go back from screens
  • Paid but not functional
  • Slow reflection of functionality

Requested features

6 requests
  • More intuitive interface
  • Less ads
  • Custom tuning without payment
  • More resources
  • Clearer color meanings
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  • Ability to go back

Harmonix Tuner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Acoustic Guitar Tuner Basic

One-time4
  • Remove ads$3.99
  • Advanced Settings$3.99
  • Tuning Fork$3.99
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  • Metronome$3.99
4 purchases

Harmonix Tuner

One-time4
  • Café$0.99
  • Almoço$1.99
  • Jantar$2.99
Show 1 more
  • Banquete$7.99

Questions

Is Acoustic Guitar Tuner Basic free?
Acoustic Guitar Tuner Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Harmonix Tuner free?
Harmonix Tuner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Acoustic Guitar Tuner Basic or Harmonix Tuner have ads?
Acoustic Guitar Tuner Basic shows ads; Harmonix Tuner does not.
Which is updated more often, Acoustic Guitar Tuner Basic or Harmonix Tuner?
Acoustic Guitar Tuner Basic ships an update every 11 days, and Harmonix Tuner every 2 days. Most recently, Acoustic Guitar Tuner Basic was updated on October 15, 2026 and Harmonix Tuner on October 14, 2026.

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