Comparison

Tuner Lite by Piascore vs SoundStream Remote

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

SoundStream Remote

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Turn your iPhone into a hands-free remote for SoundStream, the Mac player for your own audio files. Control playback from anywhere in the house — by touch or by voice with Siri. REQUIRES THE FREE SOUNDSTREAM APP ON YOUR MAC SoundStream Remote controls a Mac running SoundStream (version 1.1 or later) over your local Wi-Fi network. Your iPhone and Mac connect directly — no account, no cloud, no servers. CONTROL FROM ANYWHERE IN THE HOUSE Play, pause, skip, and adjust the volume. Run routines, save and resume bookmarks, and see what's playing — track, playback position, and album artwork — right on your iPhone. LIVE INTERNET RADIO When your Mac plays an internet radio station, SoundStream Remote shows a "Live" indicator and the current song (when the station broadcasts it). Browse your stations with a clear radio icon. Requires My SoundStream 1.3 or later on your Mac. HANDS-FREE WITH SIRI Ask Siri on your iPhone or HomePod: • "SoundStream Remote play a playlist" • "SoundStream Remote run a routine" • "SoundStream Remote add a bookmark" • "SoundStream Remote remove a bookmark" • "SoundStream Remote start a sleep timer" Pause, resume, next, and previous work by voice too. The same voice-first playback you have on the Mac, now away from your desk — and a familiar experience for listeners who rely on it. BUILT FOR SHORTCUTS Every command is available as an action in the Shortcuts app, so you can build your own automations around your audio library. ACCESSIBILITY FIRST Designed for VoiceOver from the first launch. Pairing needs no codes, QR scans, or typing — your iPhone discovers the Mac, you approve it once in a dialog on the Mac, and you're connected. Every control speaks. Nothing fails silently. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT No account. No analytics. No cloud. The connection stays on your local network, and your audio never leaves your Mac. PREMIUM FEATURES SoundStream Remote is free. Routines, Bookmarks, Sleep Timer, and Playback Speed are unlocked by a one-time Premium purchase made in the Mac app — no subscription, ever. If a feature isn't unlocked, SoundStream Remote tells you out loud instead of failing silently. Requires a Mac running SoundStream 1.1 or later on the same Wi-Fi network. SoundStream is built by an independent developer who runs a popular voice-first audio skill for visually impaired users on smart speakers. The Mac app removes the cloud-storage barrier that limited the earlier version, letting you keep unlimited audio on your own drives. Voice control now extends to iPhone and HomePod through the free SoundStream Remote companion app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tuner Lite by Piascore4 screens
SoundStream Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SoundStream Remote at none against Tuner Lite by Piascore's shown. SoundStream Remote also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). Tuner Lite by Piascore's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). 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. 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, SoundStream Remote daily. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tuner Lite by Piascore versus SoundStream Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTuner Lite by PiascoreSoundStream Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (10K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings10K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiascore, Inc.Voice Activity Ltd

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

SoundStream Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tuner Lite by Piascore

No in-app purchases

None

SoundStream Remote

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 SoundStream Remote free?
SoundStream Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tuner Lite by Piascore or SoundStream Remote have ads?
Tuner Lite by Piascore shows ads; SoundStream Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Tuner Lite by Piascore or SoundStream Remote?
Tuner Lite by Piascore ships an update every 2 months, and SoundStream Remote daily. Most recently, Tuner Lite by Piascore was updated on November 10, 2026 and SoundStream Remote on November 5, 2026.

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