Comparison

n vs Fine Tuner

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

Head to head
About

n

Tune a variety of instruments with high precision using your device's microphone. Offers multiple visual feedback modes, including spectrum analysis and a traditional needle tuner. Supports manual selection of instruments and reference tones.

Highlights
  • High precision tuning
  • Spectrum Analyzer view
  • Manual instrument selection
  • Tune Fork reference tone
  • Needle tuner view
  • Adjustable sensitivity and precision
Features
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Tune your guitar, bass or other instruments with n-Track Tuner. Use this tuner in an easy, intuitive and free way with the integrated microphone of your smartphone. Downloaded over 5 million times! Just put your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad next to your instrument and play each string. High precision and sensitivity thanks to the advanced audio recognition algorithm also used for n-Track Studio 8. n-Track Tuner works great as a guitar tuner, violin, viola, violoncello, bass, piano and wind instruments tuner. NEW: 6 different views: •||| Spectrum Analyzer |||• The spectrum analyzer provides a visual feedback of the notes played by the instrument and shows a small arrow to highlight the harmonic whose pitch the tuner is tracking. •||| Instruments |||• Use the manual mode to select and tune each string according to the selected instrument tuning (guitar, bass, violin, viola, cello, double bass, banjo, ukulele, mandolin, harp, and piano) Get the pro version to unlock all instruments views. •||| Tune Fork |||• For those who prefer to manually tune their instrument the 'Diapason' view lets you play a reference tone, 'A' (440 hz) or any other note that you can select dragging the frequency slider. •||| Needle |||• A handy old style tuner to accurately detect the frequencies of your instrument. •||| Sonogram |||• (PRO feature) The "Sonogram" tab shows how the frequency spectrum evolves with time, and shows how the note that the tuner is following evolves by tracing a green line. •||| 3D view |||• (PRO feature) 3D view lets you follow how the audio spectrum changes over time. ADVANCED FEATURES • adjust tuning sensitivity and precision up to 0.1 cents • western and latin note namings, alternate temperaments • calibrate the tuner for non-standard tunings: tune the reference note, tap on the display and select 'Calibrate' to set the note as the new reference • adjust the spectrum analyzer visualization options, select thicker spectrum lines, smooth out or highlights peaks, increase or decrease spectrum accuracy, zoom into a specific area of the spectrum Contact us: http://ntrack.com/support

About

Fine Tuner

This app offers a precise and user-friendly chromatic tuning experience for a wide range of musical instruments. It allows for adjustable A4 reference frequencies and provides access to various historical and modern tuning standards, all within a clean interface optimized for Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Adjustable A4 reference frequency (1 Hz to 990 Hz)
  • Built-in reference tone
  • Multiple historical and modern tuning standards
  • Optimized for iPhone and iPad
  • Clean, distraction-free design
  • Precision slider and manual frequency input
Features
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FineTuner is a clean, accurate, and musician-friendly tuning app designed for beginners and professionals alike. Whether you’re tuning a guitar, violin, piano, or any acoustic instrument, FineTuner gives you full control over pitch reference with a modern and intuitive interface. Adjustable A4 Reference Frequency Fine-tune your instrument exactly the way you want. • Set A4 frequency from 1 Hz to 990 Hz • Use a precision slider or manual frequency input • Instantly hear changes with a built-in reference tone Perfect for orchestras, historical tuning systems, and personal preference. Common Historical & Modern Standards Quickly switch between widely used tuning standards: • Modern Standard (A440) • Baroque (A415) • Classical (A430) • Verdi (A432) • Early Music & Historical Tunings • High & Low A4 presets Designed for iPhone & iPad FineTuner is fully optimized for all screen sizes. • Adaptive layouts for iPhone and iPad • Smooth animations and responsive controls • Clean, distraction-free design Perfect For • Guitarists & bass players • Violinists & string musicians • Pianists & keyboard players • Vocalists & music students • Classical, orchestral, and early-music performers FineTuner gives you total control over tuning — simple, precise, and beautifully designed.

Screenshots

n4 screens
Fine Tuner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: n at 84% against Fine Tuner's 0%. n also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 62 months). Fine Tuner's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $12.99). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

n costs $12.99 and Fine Tuner $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

n holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: n has 93 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of n's written reviews are positive against 0% of Fine Tuner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

n ships an update every 2 weeks, Fine Tuner every 62 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
n versus Fine Tuner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternFine Tuner
Price$12.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.8 (93 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews83.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings93 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 62 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developern-Track S.r.l.Purnima Verma

Customer experience

n

All ratings91 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive83.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative11.6%

Fine Tuner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

n

No in-app purchases

None

Fine Tuner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is n free?
n costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fine Tuner free?
Fine Tuner costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, n or Fine Tuner?
n is rated higher. n averages 4.8 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Fine Tuner averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do n or Fine Tuner have ads?
Neither n nor Fine Tuner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, n or Fine Tuner?
n ships an update every 2 weeks, and Fine Tuner every 62 months. Most recently, n was updated on November 11, 2026 and Fine Tuner on November 3, 2026.

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