Comparison

TunePulse vs Audio RTA

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

Head to head
About

TunePulse

Features
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Stop switching between five different apps just to practice your instrument. TunePulse puts a professional tuner, metronome, tone generator, and beat machine in one clean, fast app. Whether you're warming up before a gig, running scales at home, or teaching a student, TunePulse gives you every tool you need without the clutter. PROFESSIONAL TUNER - Chromatic tuner with real-time pitch detection - Works with guitar, bass, ukulele, violin, cello, and any acoustic instrument - Clear visual feedback so you can tune quickly and accurately - Reference tone generator for any note PRECISION METRONOME - Tap tempo and manual BPM control - Multiple time signatures and accent patterns - Visual beat indicator for silent practice - Adjustable click sounds TONE GENERATOR - Generate pure tones at any frequency - Perfect for ear training, sound checks, and calibration - Sine, square, and sawtooth waveforms BEAT MACHINE - Create custom beat patterns for practice - Layer different sounds and rhythms - Great for drummers, producers, and jam sessions BUILT FOR MUSICIANS - Lightning-fast launch -- ready when you are - Works in loud and quiet environments - Clean interface that stays out of your way - No ads interrupting your practice flow PERFECT FOR - Guitar, bass, and ukulele players - Orchestral and band musicians - Drummers needing a reliable click track - Music teachers and students - Singers working on pitch accuracy TunePulse Premium unlocks advanced features including extended tuning modes, custom metronome patterns, and more. Subscription details and terms available in the app. Download TunePulse and make every practice session count.

About

Audio RTA

This application transforms your mobile device into a real-time audio analysis tool. It allows you to monitor sound frequencies, decibel levels, and identify peaks using your device's microphone, aiding in the tuning and testing of various audio systems.

Highlights
  • Real-time RTA/FFT analyzer
  • dB meter
  • Frequency generator
  • Test tones, noise, and sweeps
  • Subwoofer test tools
  • Stereo channel tests
Features
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See the live sound spectrum, find frequency peaks and test your speakers with a practical audio toolkit on your phone. For musicians, sound technicians and installers working with PA systems, studios, instruments and car audio. Use the microphone spectrum as a visual aid when checking sound; the app does not automatically equalize your system. Free basic tools: • Real-time microphone RTA/FFT spectrum • Approximate dB level meter • Frequency generator from 20 Hz to 20 kHz • Subwoofer and stereo channel tests • White noise for general testing Audio Tools Pro is a one-time purchase for lifetime access to advanced tools: waterfall/spectrogram, third-octave bands, manual dB offset, PNG/CSV exports, pink noise and advanced waveforms and sweeps. Access stays linked to your store account. Measurements depend on your device microphone and hardware. Manual dB offset aligns readings to a reference meter; it does not provide certified calibration. Use low volume to protect hearing and equipment. The app does not replace a certified sound-level meter or measure calibrated loudspeaker frequency response. Audio analysis runs on your device; purchases require a connection. The store shows the current Pro price.

Screenshots

TunePulse4 screens
Audio RTA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Audio RTA at 15.0 against TunePulse's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. TunePulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Audio RTA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TunePulse ships an update every 11 days, Audio RTA weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
TunePulse versus Audio RTA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTunePulseAudio RTA
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDiego VarelaMateus Polonini Cardoso

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TunePulse

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
1 purchases

Audio RTA

One-time1
  • Audio Analyzer RTA Pro$10.99

Questions

Is TunePulse free?
TunePulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audio RTA free?
Audio RTA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TunePulse or Audio RTA have ads?
Neither TunePulse nor Audio RTA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TunePulse or Audio RTA?
TunePulse ships an update every 11 days, and Audio RTA weekly. Most recently, TunePulse was updated on October 28, 2026 and Audio RTA on October 28, 2026.

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