Comparison

Strum vs GTuner

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

Head to head
About

Strum

Instantly generate playable chords for any song from YouTube or your own audio files. Offers a library of trending songs with pre-loaded charts and a practice mode to loop sections and adjust playback speed. Ideal for musicians of all levels seeking accurate chord progressions.

Highlights
  • YouTube song chord detection
  • Upload personal audio files for chords
  • Trending songs with chord charts
  • Accurate chord progression analysis
  • Practice mode with looping and speed adjustment
Features
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Transform any song into playable chords in seconds! Whether you're jamming to YouTube hits, your personal music library, or chart-toppers, Strum makes learning your favorite songs effortless.* Key Features: YouTube Integration - Paste any YouTube music link and get instant chord progressions File Upload Support - Upload your own audio files (MP3, WAV, M4A) for chord detection Top Charts Library - Browse trending songs with pre-loaded chord charts Top Quality Chords - Advanced in-house algorithm analyzes audio to identify accurate chord progressions Practice Mode - Loop sections and adjust playback speed for learning Perfect For: Beginner musicians learning new songs Experienced players wanting quick chord references Music teachers creating lesson materials Songwriters analyzing chord progressions Anyone who loves playing music Stop searching for unreliable chord tabs online. Get accurate, professionally formatted chord charts for any song in your music collection. From classic rock to today's pop hits, Strum has you covered. Download now and start playing your favorite songs today! Terms of Service: https://www.strumguitarapp.com/terms CUSTOMER SUPPORT: Your experience is our number one priority! If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to support@strumguitarapp.com and we will get back to you as fast as possible! **Access to all features requires a paid subscription to Strum Unlimited. Additional information can be found on the in-app paywall.**

About

GTuner

This app provides an accurate and user-friendly guitar tuning experience using your device's microphone. It features a clear visual display, automatic string detection, and a built-in metronome. Unlock additional tunings with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Accurate pitch detection
  • Automatic string detection
  • Visual guitar headstock display
  • Built-in metronome
  • Supports multiple tunings
  • Distraction-free design
Features
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Tune your guitar fast with a clean, accurate tuner that just works. GTuner listens through your iPhone's mic and shows exactly which string you're playing and how to bring it into tune with a big note display, a smooth needle meter, a precise cents readout, and a satisfying green "in tune" lock. A photo-real guitar headstock lights up the string you're tuning, so you always know which peg to turn. Everything runs entirely on your device. The mic is never recorded, and nothing is ever sent anywhere — no account, no ads, no tracking. FEATURES • Automatic string detection — just play, and GTuner finds the string • Tap any string to tune it manually • Cent-accurate pitch detection with a clear, responsive meter • Guitar-headstock visual that highlights the active string • Built-in metronome — adjustable tempo, tap tempo, time signatures, accented downbeat • Clean, distraction-free design TUNINGS Standard, Drop D, and Half Step Down are free forever — along with the full tuner and metronome. Unlock 12 more power and open tunings with a single one-time purchase (no subscription): Whole Step Down, Drop C#, Drop C, Drop B, Open G, Open D, Open E, Open C, Open A, Open D Minor, Open G Minor, and DADGAD. Private by design. On-device by default. Tune up and play.

Screenshots

Strum4 screens
GTuner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Strum at 4.7 against GTuner's 4.0. Strum also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 1) and chart position (#23 vs unranked). GTuner's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Strum sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and GTuner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Strum holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strum has 20K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Strum versus GTuner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrumGTuner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (20K ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews23.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings20K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#23 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.116.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperW185 HoldingsJames Jordan

Bugs and requests

Strum

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Can't get past certain questions
  • Doesn't work for some users

Requested features

3 requests
  • More song options
  • Strumming patterns
  • Free version with ads

GTuner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Strum

Subscriptions15
  • AutoChord - Premium Chords7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Strum - Unlimited7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Strum - Unlimited7 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Strum - Unlimited3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Strum - Unlimited14 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Strum - Unlimited$6.997 Days
  • Monthly 9.99 - 1 week free trial7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Strum - Unlimited7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Strum - Unlimited$14.991 Month
  • Strum - Unlimited7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Strum - Unlimited7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • $49.99/year w/ 7d trial7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • $79.99/year w/ 7d trial7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Strum - Unlimited7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Strum - Unlimited7 Days trial$99.991 Year
1 purchases

GTuner

One-time1
  • Unlock All Tunings$4.99

Questions

Is Strum free?
Strum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GTuner free?
GTuner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Strum or GTuner?
Strum is rated higher. Strum averages 4.7 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while GTuner averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Strum or GTuner have ads?
Neither Strum nor GTuner shows ads.

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