Tuner vs Tuner by Clearbeat
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.
Tuner by Clearbeat
This app provides a precise and easy-to-use chromatic tuner for musicians of all levels. It offers fast, reliable pitch detection for a wide range of instruments with a clean, uncluttered interface designed for quick glances during practice or performance.
- Precise chromatic tuning
- Supports various instruments
- Ad-free experience
- No subscriptions or sign-up
- Pitch lock-in indicator
- Simple, readable interface
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The Perfect Tuning Solution for Every Musician Tuner by Clearbeat is a precise, easy-to-use chromatic tuner built for musicians at every level — from first-time learners to working professionals. Whether you're tuning an acoustic guitar before practice, dialing in a bass before a session, or checking the pitch of a violin, ukulele, mandolin, or any chromatic instrument, Tuner by Clearbeat gives you fast, reliable readings with a clean, uncluttered display. WHY MUSICIANS LOVE TUNER BY CLEARBEAT • No ads. No subscriptions. No sign-up. — Open the app and tune. That's it. We don't interrupt your practice with ads, lock features behind a paywall, or ask you to create an account • Highly accurate pitch detection — A sophisticated detection algorithm delivers stable, professional-grade readings, even on tricky low notes and harmonically rich tones. • Pitch lock-in indicator — A clear visual signal tells you the precise moment your string is in tune. No more squinting at a wavering needle or guessing if you're close enough. • Simple, readable interface — Large notes, clear tuning indicators, and a layout designed to be glanceable in any lighting, on stage or in a quiet practice room. • Works for any chromatic instrument — Optimized for guitar (acoustic and electric), bass, ukulele, mandolin, banjo, violin, viola, cello, brass, and woodwinds. DESIGNED FOR REAL PRACTICE Tuning should be the easiest part of playing music. Tuner by Clearbeat is built around that idea: a tool that opens instantly, listens carefully, and gets out of your way so you can start playing. Whether you're a beginner learning your first chords or a seasoned player heading to a gig, Tuner by Clearbeat is designed to be the tuner you reach for every time you pick up your instrument. Download Tuner by Clearbeat and bring your instrument into perfect tune.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tuner by Clearbeat at 5.0 against Tuner's 4.5. Tuner by Clearbeat also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Tuner's advantage is ratings volume (218 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tuner by Clearbeat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tuner has 218 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Tuner ships an update every 14 months, Tuner by Clearbeat every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tuner | Tuner by Clearbeat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (218 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 218 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Julian Boehm-Tettelbach | Resistance LLC |
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
Tuner by Clearbeat
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tuner
No in-app purchases
Tuner by Clearbeat
No in-app purchases









