Soundipity vs Tuner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Soundipity
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Soundipity β A Generative MIDI Instrument You Play Live Soundipity is a real-time generative MIDI instrument you play like an instrument. Shape probability, scales, rhythms, chord progressions, and note ranges on the flyβthe engine responds instantly so you can sculpt evolving music in motion. Soundipity can drive melodic instruments, drums, or both at once, route multiple voices to different instruments, and keep everything perfectly in sync. Connect it to your DAW (Logic Pro, GarageBand, Cubasis, etc.) or any MIDI-capable synth, hit record, and capture full performances as you tweak. What you can do Play melodies or drums Generate melodic lines, drum patterns, or layered combinationsβeach voice can target its own MIDI channel or instrument. Control everything in real time Adjust probability, rhythms, ranges, intervals, velocity, and tempo while the music plays. No stopping, no reprogramming. Use your own chord progressions Input custom chord progressions or harmonic modes so voices evolve while staying musically grounded. Run multiple voices in sync Drive multiple instruments at once, each with independent behavior, locked to the same clock. Shape live structure with Zones Save complete states as Zones for different sections and switch instantly during performance or recording. Built for studio and stage Improvise live or record evolving takes directly into your DAW in a single pass. Key features β’ Melodic and drum-oriented MIDI generation β’ Custom chord progressions and chord-aware filtering β’ Probability controls, rhythm presets, interval settings, and loop lengths β’ Multi-voice setup with per-voice MIDI routing β’ Zone saving and instant switching β’ Real-time tempo control with immediate response β’ MIDI-first design for software and hardware instruments β’ Works on iPhone and iPad In-app purchase Soundipity is free to get started so you can explore the workflow and start making music right away. Soundipity Pro unlocks unlimited voices and unlimited Zones for deeper layering and larger performances. Great for β’ Live electronic improvisation β’ Playing generative music like an instrument β’ Driving synths, drum machines, and plug-ins together β’ Capturing evolving ideas in a single DAW recording pass
Tuner
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Tuner-Flow β Chromatic Tuner A fast, accurate chromatic tuner for guitar, bass, ukulele, banjo, and more. Tune by ear or by eye with two meter styles β a classic strobe display and a traditional needle meter. The string guide shows all your strings at a glance, highlights the closest match as you play, and locks in with a satisfying haptic when you're spot on. Enable auto-advance and it moves to the next string automatically, so you can keep both hands on the instrument. Switch to chromatic mode for instrument-agnostic tuning β ideal for vocals, wind instruments, or anything that isn't a guitar. Features Strobe and needle meter modes Auto string detection with manual override Auto-advance through strings when in tune Chromatic mode for any instrument or voice 17 tunings across guitar, bass, ukulele, and banjo Reference tone playback per string Adjustable A4 reference pitch (420β460 Hz) Microphone sensitivity and input source controls Haptic feedback when locked in tune
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tuner at none against Soundipity's 1. Tuner also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Soundipity sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tuner asks for nothing beyond the download.
Soundipity ships an update every 6 weeks, Tuner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Soundipity | Tuner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ANDREW ROBERT HAEFNER | James Roche |
In-app purchases
Soundipity
- Soundipity Pro$14.99
Tuner
No in-app purchases









