# Tunable vs Violin Tuner Basic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tunable at 87% against Violin Tuner Basic's 21%. Tunable also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Violin Tuner Basic's advantage is price (Free vs $7.99). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Violin Tuner Basic is free to download; Tunable costs $7.99 up front. Tunable sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Violin Tuner Basic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tunable holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tunable has 6.8K ratings behind it against 461, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Tunable's written reviews are positive against 21% of Violin Tuner Basic's.

Tunable ships an update every 5 days, Violin Tuner Basic every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tunable | Violin Tuner Basic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tunable-tuner-and-metronome/id608540795/reviews)** | [4.4 (461 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/violin-tuner-basic/id1420917155/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | 461 |
| Positive reviews | **87.3% of reviews** | 20.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#44** | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AffinityBlue](https://appshunter.io/developer/428440807) | [Pedro Daniel Macalupu Cumpen](https://appshunter.io/developer/492172409) |

## What reviewers say

### Tunable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tunable-tuner-and-metronome/id608540795)

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app is a comprehensive music practice tool for musicians of all levels. It offers a chromatic tuner, tone and chord generator, metronome, and recorder to help users play in tune, on beat, and steadily. It provides feedback on playing habits and visual aids for pitch and rhythm.

**Highlights:** Chromatic tuner with pitch history, Tone and chord generator, Accurate metronome with visual display, Audio recorder with reverb, Practice feedback and scoring, Multiple tuning temperaments

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donut for Seth | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee for Seth | $2.99 | one-time |
| Burrito for Seth | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pizza for Seth | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate tuning
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🎨 Visually helpful for intonation
- 📊 Detailed pitch tracking
- 🎛️ Customizable settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing or unresponsiveness
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 📏 Small font size for some UI elements
- 🔊 Metronome click sound could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- Tuning function not working correctly on some devices
- Microphone issues causing tuner to not detect input

**Requested features**

- Custom temperament options
- Ability to disable microphone access
- Larger font size options
- Customizable metronome sounds


### Violin Tuner Basic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/violin-tuner-basic/id1420917155)

Instantly tune your violin with precision using this app. It offers ultra-accurate frequency display and visual guidance, making it ideal for all skill levels. Advanced features and a tuning fork are available through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Ultra-accurate frequency display (Hz), Adjustable A4 temperaments, Tuning fork (IAP), Lightning-fast response, LED tuning indicator, Tuned string lights up

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| A4 Calibrations 392Hz to 466Hz | $3.99 | one-time |
| Settings | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tuning Fork | $3.99 | one-time |
| Metronome | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to learn and tune
- 😍 Good for voice check
- 😊 Useful for beginners
- ✅ Works for violin tuning
- 💯 Excellent tool for tuning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Charged without service
- 💳 Unwanted charges
- ❌ In-app purchases required
- 👎 Poor functionality
- 😠 Feeling scammed

**Reported bugs**

- G string tuning not working
- App crashes or freezes
- Ads continue after payment
- In-app purchases not activating features
- App asks to pay again after purchase

**Requested features**

- Fix G string tuning
- Update functionality
- Provide clear explanations
- Add help section


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tunable free?

Tunable costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Violin Tuner Basic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tunable or Violin Tuner Basic?

Tunable is rated higher. Tunable averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Violin Tuner Basic averages 4.4 from 461 ratings.

### Do Tunable or Violin Tuner Basic have ads?

Violin Tuner Basic shows ads; Tunable does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tunable or Violin Tuner Basic?

Tunable ships an update every 5 days, and Violin Tuner Basic every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tunable was updated on September 27, 2026 and Violin Tuner Basic on September 16, 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.*