Comparison

Saxotools vs Tuner Now

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

Head to head
About

Saxotools

This app offers interactive exercises for saxophonists to improve technical skills. It includes scale drills, ear training, and chord recognition to enhance dexterity, pitch recognition, and music theory understanding. Track progress and earn rewards for motivation.

Highlights
  • Scale exercises
  • Ear training drills
  • Chord symbol recognition
  • Interactive feedback
  • Progress tracking
  • Rewards and challenges
Features
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Saxotools helps saxophonists practice with structure. Work on scales, ear training, interval recognition, and chord reading through short interactive exercises designed for the instrument. Build finger fluency, train your ear, recognize intervals and triads, and read chord symbols with more confidence. The app gives immediate feedback so you know what to repeat, what is improving, and when you are ready to move on. Keep each session focused with clear exercises, progress tracking, and motivating challenges. Whether you are building solid foundations or sharpening your daily routine, Saxotools gives you a practical way to practice the skills saxophonists use every day. General Terms and Conditions: https://www.saxotools.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.saxotools.com/privacy

About

Tuner Now

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Tuner Now is a no-nonsense chromatic tuner built for one thing: guitar and bass. Open the app, and there's nothing to figure out. Play a note. Tune it. That's it. ■ Built for you if... ・You're tired of picking an instrument mode or switching presets ・You just want to tune fast and accurately ・You want a clear, easy-to-read meter ■ Key Features ・High-precision pitch detection ・Handles low strings well, including 5-string bass Low B ・Easy-to-read LED-bar style meter ・Adjustable reference pitch from A=430 to 450Hz ・Color-coded tuning status at a glance (green = in tune, yellow/red = off) ■ Simplicity by design No instrument selection, no presets, no metronome, no recording — nothing that isn't directly about tuning. Open it. Play it. Tune it. That's the whole app. An optional ad-removal purchase is also available.

Screenshots

Saxotools4 screens
Tuner Now3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Saxotools at none against Tuner Now's shown. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Saxotools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Tuner Now sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Saxotools versus Tuner Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSaxotoolsTuner Now
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemy NtshaykoloShunsuke Takasu

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Saxotools

Subscriptions2
  • premium3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$99.991 Year
1 purchases

Tuner Now

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Saxotools free?
Saxotools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tuner Now free?
Tuner Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Saxotools or Tuner Now have ads?
Tuner Now shows ads; Saxotools does not.

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