Tuner vs DaTune
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tuner
This application provides precise instrument tuning capabilities. It assists musicians in achieving accurate pitches for their instruments.
- Precise instrument tuning
- Achieve accurate pitches
- Supports various instruments
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Tuner lets you tune your instruments with precision.
DaTune
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Less interference. More inspiration. DaTune removes distractions so you can focus on creating. A tuner, metronome, and looper—unified into one seamless, fluid experience. More than a utility, DaTune is a design-forward creative space that adapts to your style. Key Features Visual Particle Tuner Tuning, reimagined. Dynamic particles flow into alignment as you reach perfect pitch, turning accuracy into an intuitive, almost meditative visual experience. Hybrid Metronome Go beyond the beep. Engage with rhythm through a unique visual interface, or import audio from your videos and files to build custom click tracks that fit your music. Creative Looper Capture ideas the instant they surface. Quickly record and layer sounds into groups, sequence them across four-bar phrases, or overdub freely as inspiration unfolds. From saving practice breakthroughs to exploring creative bursts—or simply going with the flow—the looper keeps up, with flexible noise gate modes for clean, effortless recording. Smart Memos & Auto-Analysis Record and layer sounds with our new phase-cancellation engine, letting you overdub backing tracks out loud—no headphones required (currently in beta). DaTune automatically detects your global BPM, Key, and Chord Progressions. View your chords mapped instantly to an interactive "sheet music" waveform, where you can visually trim loops or attach session notes so you never lose the magic of the moment. Your Aesthetic Make it yours with a fully customizable three-color palette. The entire app shifts to match your vibe. Unlock More (In-App Purchase) Live Effects Per Layer Shape each loop with Pan, Pitch, Reverb, and Delay. BLE MIDI Support Connect external bluetooth midi controllers for hands-free looping and performance. Interactive Backgrounds Unlock a generative Conway’s Game of Life backdrop that evolves as you play.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tuner at none against DaTune's 1. DaTune's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 14 months) and iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. DaTune sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tuner asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tuner ships an update every 14 months, DaTune every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tuner | DaTune |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (190 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 190 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Julian Boehm-Tettelbach | David Culjak |
Bugs and requests
Tuner
Reported bugs
4 issues- Advertisement for another app does not disappear even after download
- App causes iPhone to crash or freeze
- Screen freezes with blue spots
- App causes phenomenal bugs, not recommended
Requested features
7 requests- Allow changing reference frequency (440, 442, baroque, etc.)
- Option to select instrument (e.g., French horn)
- Ability to switch between sharps and flats
- Show octave of the note
- Microtonal tuning options (24TET, cent modifier)
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- Just intonation option
- Option to turn off metronome app pop-up
DaTune
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tuner
No in-app purchases
DaTune
- Additional Features$2.99







