Comparison

ToneDex vs Ultimate Tuner Pro

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

Head to head
About

ToneDex

Features
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ToneDex can see the pitch stability(Tuner). ToneDex can analyze the sound using 5 key parameters: RMS (Loudness/Power) ZCR (Noise / Breathiness) Spectral Centroid (Brightness / Sharpness) Bandwidth (Timbre Spread) Brightness Index (High-frequency emphasis) ToneDex is designed especially for wind and acoustic instrument players who want to explore differences in setup, technique, or equipment (e.g., mouthpieces, reeds, embouchure). While originally designed for saxophone comparison, it can be used for any monophonic instrument that produces steady tones. If you're trying out new mouthpieces, comparing tone qualities, or simply want a fresh perspective on your sound, ToneDex offers a structured and visual way to reflect on your tone.

About

Ultimate Tuner Pro

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The Universal app for Precise Tuning, designed for Musicians & Audio enthusiasts. With Ultimate Tuner Pro you can tune any musical instrument with ease, offering a wide range of tunings and special features tailored to meet your needs. Features: State of the art Frequency Detection algorithm & Audio DSP Processing Extended Detection Range covers full spectrum of a Grand Piano A0-C8 (22-4698Hz) Adjustable Base Freq. (415-450Hz) with precise Hertz/Centesimal control Semitonal Transposition (±12 st) Cents Deviation Display with normal, or Double Zero precision (±0.01c) Selectable Reference Pitch Tuning Fork tone gen. plays selected Base Freq./Ref Pitch Fully Featured Metronome -Tuning Modes Besides of Chromatic mode, Ultimate Tuner Pro includes dedicated: Guitar, Lap Steel, Bass, Ukulele, Banjo, Mandolin, Violin (& Hardingfele), Viola, Viol, Cello and Double Bass tuning modes. And also Flat notation for tunings that include them (in all Notation Languages), as well as Banjo drone-string notation and tuning. With a total of +850 Tunings & Scordaturas, Ultimate Tuner Pro offers one of the most comprehensive collections available. Instrument Tunings: Guitar x156 - Standard, Drop, Open, 7/8-string, Baritone Lap Steel x28 Bass x60 - Drop, Open, 4 to 8-String Ukulele x24 - Std, Tenor, Baritone, Slack Key & Bass Banjo x20 - Std, Open, Minor & Tenor Mandolin x30 Violin x29 - Std, Cross, Gee-Dad, Celtic, Hardingfele & Scordaturas Viola x23 - Std, Cross & Scord. Viol x19 Cello x15 - Std, Open & Scord. Double Bass x26 - Std, Solo & Scord. -World Instruments Also includes a complete Collection of +450 World Instruments tunings from around the Globe. -16 Notation Languages: English - C D E F G A B Deutsche - C D E F G A H Latin - Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Si Ελληνικά - Ντο Ρε Μι Φα Σολ Λα Σι Русский - До Ре Ми Фа Соль Ля Си Byzantine - Ni Pa Vu Ga Di Ke Zo Hindi - Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni हिन्दी - सा रे ग म प ध नि Japanese - Ha Ni Ho He To I Ro 日本語 - ハ ニ ホ ヘ ト イ ロ 日本語-現代 - ド レ ミ ファ ソ ラ シ 中文 - 黄钟 太簇 姑洗 中吕 林钟 南吕 应钟 한국어 - 다 레 미 파 솔 라 시 ไทย - โด เร มี ฟา ซอล ลา ที עברית - דו רה מי פה סול לה סי لعربية - دو ري مي فا صول لا سي -Graph Displays FFT Harmonic Graph Displays with 10x Harmonics Adjustable FFT Window Size (256 - 2048) Micro-Tonal Deviation Graph for Precise micro-tuning, featuring clear 25c and 50c deviation lines. Strobe Tuner with 5 Rows of gradation in alternating scroll direction; for enhanced Precision and Dynamic effect. Spectrum Analyzer displays Audio signal over reference Piano Roll; while Piano Roll shows tuning Range for the selected Tuning/mode, and Highlights last detected Note. Dedicated Temperament Gradation Needle shows exact deviation of tempered notes. Advanced Processing: Adjustable Sample Rate: 11-22KHz Noise Gate with RMS detection Adjustable FFT Graph Window - 256 - 2048 spl HP Filter: 10 - 250Hz (12 to 96 dB/oct) LP Filter: 500 - 20kHz (12 to 96 dB/oct) DC Bias Filter Temperament Adjustment: 3 Base Temperaments - 12T Equal Temperament, Just, Pythagorean 5 Guitar Temperament Sweetenings: James Taylor, Thidell Formula 1™, Die Wohltemperierte Gitarre™, Meantone Blues™ 28 Historic Temperaments -Metronome: Fully featured Metronome with Tempo Trainer, and unique Metro Lane Display; includes all Note Subdivisions and a Global collection of rhythmic Patterns to explore (Balkan, Greek, Turkish, Arab, Hindu, African, Latin American..) Metro Clock: Signals the current Number of Beats and their Type, highlighting First/Strong, Secondary and Normal Beats in different color. Metro Lane: Shows the Beats of the selected Pattern advancing over a Time Line Tempo Range: 12-350 BPM Time Signature dial with up to 16 Beats, and x/1 x/2 x/4 x/8 x/16 bases All possible Note Figure subdivisions for any selected Time Sig. Tempo Trainer with selectable BPM Increase, and cycle Repetitions Bell and 9 different Metronome Sound types. -Packed with 56 vibrant Color Themes to customize the tuner, adding a Personal touch.

Screenshots

ToneDex4 screens
Ultimate Tuner Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ToneDex at none against Ultimate Tuner Pro's 1. ToneDex also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). On price, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Ultimate Tuner Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ToneDex asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
ToneDex versus Ultimate Tuner Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToneDexUltimate Tuner Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerjun miyakawaErnest Soler

In-app purchases

None

ToneDex

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ultimate Tuner Pro

One-time1
  • Full Features Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is ToneDex free?
ToneDex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ultimate Tuner Pro free?
Ultimate Tuner Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ToneDex or Ultimate Tuner Pro have ads?
Ultimate Tuner Pro shows ads; ToneDex does not.
Which is updated more often, ToneDex or Ultimate Tuner Pro?
ToneDex ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ultimate Tuner Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, ToneDex was updated on October 30, 2026 and Ultimate Tuner Pro on October 24, 2026.

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