Comparison

TunerBox vs SNB Gigs

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

Head to head
About

TunerBox

This app provides a straightforward and efficient way to tune stringed instruments like guitars, basses, and ukuleles. It offers automatic detection of common tunings and a manual mode for precise adjustments, loading instantly for immediate use.

Highlights
  • Instant loading tuner
  • Supports common guitar tunings
  • Manual tuning mode
  • Works with bass and ukulele
  • Simple and effective interface
Features
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Simple, effective guitar tuner app for iPhone and iPad. Quick and easy - loads right into a tuner ready to go! Supports all common guitar tunings automatically and a manual mode! Also works with bass and ukulele!

About

SNB Gigs

Features
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TelePrompter is the essential lyrics teleprompter app for musicians, singers, and performers. Never forget your lyrics on stage again — let your words scroll smoothly while you focus on your performance. BUILT FOR LIVE PERFORMANCE Whether you're playing an intimate acoustic set or headlining a festival, TelePrompter keeps your lyrics flowing at the perfect pace. The distraction-free fullscreen display ensures you stay connected with your audience while never missing a beat. Intuitive Speed Control Drag on the right side of the screen to adjust scroll speed in real-time — speed up for fast passages, slow down for dramatic moments, or pause with a simple tap. The current speed indicator appears only when you need it. Stay Awake, Stay Focused Your screen stays on throughout your performance. No more fumbling to wake your device mid-song. POWERFUL SONG ORGANIZATION Song Library Build your complete repertoire with unlimited songs. Each song can include: • Lyrics with rich formatting • Tempo (BPM) and time signature • Musical key and capo position • Artist/composer credits • Duration timing • Performance notes visible during playback Setlists for Every Gig Organize songs into setlists for different performances. Set a default setlist that opens automatically when you launch the app — perfect for bands with a regular rotation. Seamless Song Navigation Play through your entire setlist without interruption. Swipe to move between songs, or tap the song list to jump directly to any track. CUSTOMIZABLE APPEARANCE Preset Themes Choose from four carefully designed themes: • Light & Dark modes • High-contrast options for bright stages Full Customization Create your perfect look with custom colors for: • Background and text • Four heading levels for sections (Verse, Chorus, Bridge, etc.) • Two comment styles for stage directions and cues Typography Control Select your preferred font and size for optimal readability at any distance. Per-Song Overrides Need different settings for a particular song? Override global settings on individual tracks. SMART LYRICS FORMATTING Use simple markup to structure your lyrics. The teleprompter displays your formatting beautifully while the editor shows you the simple markup syntax. BACKUP & TRANSFER Full Data Export Export your complete library — songs, setlists, and settings — to a single file. Perfect for: - Backing up before a tour - Transferring to a new device - Sharing setlists with bandmates Selective Export Choose exactly what to include: songs only, setlists, settings, or any combination. Easy Import Restore from backup or import shared files with a single tap. WORKS ON ALL YOUR DEVICES Optimized for both iPhone and iPad. Use your iPhone as a personal monitor or mount your iPad for the whole band to see. SPLASH SCREEN Set a custom splash image for band branding or personalization. Adjust margins and background color to match your style.

Screenshots

TunerBox2 screens
SNB Gigs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TunerBox at every 4 days against SNB Gigs's fortnightly. SNB Gigs's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TunerBox ships an update every 4 days, SNB Gigs fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
TunerBox versus SNB Gigs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTunerBoxSNB Gigs
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard StokesDinar Garipov

In-app purchases

None

TunerBox

No in-app purchases

None

SNB Gigs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TunerBox free?
TunerBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SNB Gigs free?
SNB Gigs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TunerBox or SNB Gigs have ads?
Neither TunerBox nor SNB Gigs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TunerBox or SNB Gigs?
TunerBox ships an update every 4 days, and SNB Gigs fortnightly. Most recently, TunerBox was updated on October 30, 2026 and SNB Gigs on November 9, 2026.

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