TunePulse vs Audio RTA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TunePulse
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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.
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.
- Real-time RTA/FFT analyzer
- dB meter
- Frequency generator
- Test tones, noise, and sweeps
- Subwoofer test tools
- Stereo channel tests
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
TunePulse ships an update every 11 days, Audio RTA weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | TunePulse | Audio RTA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Diego Varela | Mateus Polonini Cardoso |
In-app purchases
TunePulse
- Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
Audio RTA
- Audio Analyzer RTA Pro$10.99









