Tuner vs Universal Instrument Tuner
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.
Universal Instrument Tuner
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Universal Instrument Tuner helps you tune your instruments quickly and accurately using your device microphone. Supports many instruments including guitar, violin, ukulele, bass, cello, banjo, mandolin, saz, oud, flute, saxophone, trumpet and more. Features: • Accurate real-time tuning • Chromatic tuner mode • Multiple instrument presets • Clear note and frequency display • Smooth tuning meter The app can be used for free. You can watch optional ads to continue using the tuner or subscribe to unlock all features and remove ads. Designed for musicians of all levels who need a simple and reliable tuning tool for practice and performance. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tuner at none against Universal Instrument Tuner's 1. Universal Instrument Tuner's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 14 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Universal Instrument Tuner sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Tuner asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tuner ships an update every 14 months, Universal Instrument Tuner every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tuner | Universal Instrument Tuner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (216 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 216 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Julian Boehm-Tettelbach | recep kIlbahri |
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
Universal Instrument Tuner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tuner
No in-app purchases
Universal Instrument Tuner
- Pro Tuner Access$4.991 Month
Questions
Is Tuner free?
Is Universal Instrument Tuner free?
Do Tuner or Universal Instrument Tuner have ads?
Which is updated more often, Tuner or Universal Instrument Tuner?
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