Comparison

Tuner Lite by Piascore vs PolyPlay Audio

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

Head to head
About

Tuner Lite by Piascore

This app provides accurate chromatic tuning for a wide range of musical instruments using your device's microphone. It features a responsive needle meter, pitch pipe, and automatic calibration for precise tuning. An optional full version offers advanced features.

Highlights
  • Chromatic instrument tuning
  • Built-in microphone support
  • Needle meter display
  • Pitch pipe/tone generator
  • Automatic reference note calibration
  • High accuracy ±0.01 semitone
Features
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** More than 10,000,000 musicians are now using the Tuner by Piascore! ** "Tuner Lite by Piascore" is a chromatic instrument tuner and pitch pipe that allows you to quickly and accurately tune your instrument using the built-in mic in your iPhone or iPad. "Tuner Lite by Piascore" can tune acoustic or electric guitar, bass, bowed strings, woodwinds, brass, piano, tympani, and any other instrument that can sustain a tone. Full version (paid) is offered. supports a custom temperaments, transposition, notations such as solfège, adjustable calibration and more. By spectrum power indicator, you can understand sound more intuitively. ** Features ** - Needle meter display - Ultra responsive 50 cents range fine tuning display - LED display easy-to-understand high and low sound - Accuracy ±0.01 semitone (±1 cent) - Pitch Pipe/Tone generator - Automatic reference note calibration - Changing the wallpaper ** Contact ** : http://piascore.com/service/tuner/ : contact@piascore.com

About

PolyPlay Audio

Features
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PolyPlay Audio is a versatile offline space for audio, playlists, notes, and presentation. Import your own audio and organize it into a more intentional experience. Build playlists, compare versions, loop ideas, add artwork, shape the visual atmosphere, and write notes or journal entries alongside what you hear — all without Wi-Fi, streaming, or data. PolyPlay Audio is flexible by design. A meditation teacher can organize guided sessions and reflections. A producer can A/B mixes in a playlist. A rapper can present an album with artwork and mood. A comedian can compare different versions of a set. A songwriter can loop ideas and write while listening. Features include: • Offline audio playback • Playlist and library organization • Notes and gratitude journaling • Looping for writing, reviewing, and focused listening • Artwork and visual atmosphere around your media • Portable access to your collection anywhere • A customizable way to present and experience audio PolyPlay Audio is for creators, thinkers, and anyone who wants media to feel like an experience, not just a folder of files.

Screenshots

Tuner Lite by Piascore4 screens
PolyPlay Audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tuner Lite by Piascore at Free against PolyPlay Audio's $1.99. PolyPlay Audio's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Tuner Lite by Piascore is free to download; PolyPlay Audio costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tuner Lite by Piascore ships an update every 2 months, PolyPlay Audio weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tuner Lite by Piascore versus PolyPlay Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTuner Lite by PiascorePolyPlay Audio
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (10K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings10K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiascore, Inc.Paul Fisher

Bugs and requests

Tuner Lite by Piascore

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Displays incorrect note values
  • Microphone issues on certain devices
  • Tuning scale not aligned with standard
  • App crashes when switching between instruments

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable background options
  • Metronome feature
  • More advanced tuning modes
  • Ability to save tuning preferences

PolyPlay Audio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tuner Lite by Piascore

No in-app purchases

None

PolyPlay Audio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tuner Lite by Piascore free?
Tuner Lite by Piascore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PolyPlay Audio free?
PolyPlay Audio costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tuner Lite by Piascore or PolyPlay Audio have ads?
Tuner Lite by Piascore shows ads; PolyPlay Audio does not.
Which is updated more often, Tuner Lite by Piascore or PolyPlay Audio?
Tuner Lite by Piascore ships an update every 2 months, and PolyPlay Audio weekly. Most recently, Tuner Lite by Piascore was updated on November 5, 2026 and PolyPlay Audio on October 28, 2026.

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