Comparison

PD1 vs Guitar Tuner

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

Head to head
About

PD1

This app simulates classic analog delay pedals, offering a meaner grit with a ladder filter and random delay-line noise. It's an audio-unit effect designed for musicians seeking unique delay sounds.

Highlights
  • Analog delay simulation
  • Ladder filter for meaner grit
  • Random delay-line noise
  • Audio-unit effect plugin
  • Classic pedal sound recreation
Features
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PD-1 is an analog delay simulation audio plug-in and app that recreates the sounds of classic analog delay pedals with the twist of significantly meaner girt from a ladder filter and random delay-line noise.

About

Guitar Tuner

This app helps musicians tune their instruments with precision using various modes and offers over 100 tuning options. It also includes drum beats for jamming and a metronome to keep rhythm.

Highlights
  • Precise instrument tuner
  • 100+ tuning options
  • Drum beats for jamming
  • Built-in metronome
  • Support for guitar, bass, ukulele
  • Left-handed mode
Features
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Hey there, fellow musician! Ready to get your strings in perfect harmony? Meet your new best friend, the Stringo app! Whether you're a beginner or a pro, we've got all the features you need to keep your instrument sounding its best. Why You'll Love It: - Easy-to-Use & Precise Tuner: Simple interface, powerful results. You'll be in tune in no time! - 6 Instruments: Guitars, bass, and ukulele. We've got you covered! And we're adding more soon! - Drum Beats: Jam along with 200+ drum loops across 15 genres! - 100+ Tuning Options: Tons of tunings for every style and genre. - Metronome: Keep your rhythm tight with our built-in metronome! - Expert-Level Accuracy Tuning: Even the pros will be wowed by our precision. - Auto & Manual Modes for Strings Tuning: Let us handle it or take control yourself—up to you! More Pro Features to Use: - Left-Handed Mode: Because everyone deserves to play comfortably. - High Accuracy Mode: For those times when you need to be pitch-perfect. - Manual Calibration: Fine-tune to your heart's content. Download Stringo app now and make your tuning sessions smoother and more accurate than ever. Your perfect sound is just a tap away! Have any questions, suggestions, complaints? Please drop us a line at support@tinyboom.com. Privacy Policy: https://tinyboom.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Services: https://tinyboom.com/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

PD12 screens
Guitar Tuner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PD1 at 100% against Guitar Tuner's 50%. PD1 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). Guitar Tuner's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99). On ads, 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

Guitar Tuner is free to download; PD1 costs $3.99 up front. Guitar Tuner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PD1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PD1 ships an update every 6 days, Guitar Tuner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PD1 versus Guitar Tuner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPD1Guitar Tuner
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—4.7 (76 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—76 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB220 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPedro YamadaTiny Boom Ltd.

Customer experience

PD1

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Guitar Tuner

All ratings75 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

PD1

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Guitar Tuner

Subscriptions3
  • Guitar Tuner Pro$4.997 Days
  • Guitar Tuner Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Guitar Tuner Pro$29.991 Year

Questions

Is PD1 free?
PD1 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Guitar Tuner free?
Guitar Tuner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PD1 or Guitar Tuner have ads?
Neither PD1 nor Guitar Tuner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PD1 or Guitar Tuner?
PD1 ships an update every 6 days, and Guitar Tuner every 2 weeks. Most recently, PD1 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Guitar Tuner on November 4, 2026.

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