Comparison

Polar Go vs Tuner Pro

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

Head to head
About

Polar Go

This app enhances your audio recording experience with high-quality microphones and creator-focused controls. It allows for stereo recording, real-time effects, and seamless sharing of your creations. Ideal for musicians, filmmakers, and podcasters needing professional sound on the go.

Highlights
  • Seamless hardware connection
  • Stereo recording
  • Real-time effects control
  • Audio level monitoring
  • Video mode for simultaneous audio/video
  • Export and share recordings
Features
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Upgrade Your Audio, Anywhere The Polar Go app is the official companion for the Polar Go portable audio interface. Featuring high-quality built-in microphones, stereo recording, and creator-focused controls. Whether you’re recording music, filming content, or capturing ambient sound, the PolarGo app puts powerful features at your fingertips. Control onboard effects, monitor input levels, record directly to your device, and instantly share or export your audio. Key Features: β€’ Seamless connection with the Polar Go hardware β€’ Stereo recording using built-in or headset mics β€’ Real-time effects control and reverb adjustment β€’ Audio level monitoring with intuitive metering β€’ Video mode: record audio and video simultaneously β€’ Export and share recordings with ease Perfect for musicians, filmmakers, podcasters, and creators who need professional-quality sound on the go. Note: Requires PolarGo hardware for full functionality.

About

Tuner Pro

Features
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Tuner Pro is the tuner built for working musicians β€” fast, accurate, and packed with everything you need to stay perfectly in tune. A clean, responsive dial shows you exactly where you are in real time β€” whether you're a cent sharp or flat, you'll know instantly. TUNE ANY INSTRUMENT β€’ Chromatic mode β€” detects any note, any instrument β€’ Instrument mode β€” see all your strings at a glance β€’ Guitar, bass, ukulele, violin and more ALTERNATE TUNINGS β€’ Drop D, Open G, DADGAD and more built in β€’ Build and save your own custom tunings β€’ Switch between tunings instantly ACCURATE & RELIABLE β€’ Precise to within 2 cents β€’ Fast note detection β€” no lag β€’ Works completely offline No sign-up. No subscription. Your tunings are saved and ready whether you're at home or on stage. Download Tuner Pro and play in tune.

Screenshots

Polar Go3 screens
Tuner Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Polar Go at Free against Tuner Pro's $2.99. Polar Go also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Polar Go is free to download; Tuner Pro costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Polar Go versus Tuner Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolar GoTuner Pro
PriceFree β€” better$2.99
Positive reviews70.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size11 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlackstar Amplification Ltd.DANIEL JONES

In-app purchases

None

Polar Go

No in-app purchases

None

Tuner Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Polar Go free?
Polar Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tuner Pro free?
Tuner Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Polar Go or Tuner Pro have ads?
Neither Polar Go nor Tuner Pro shows ads.

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