Comparison

Guitar Tuner vs CentiGrade Visual Tuner

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

Head to head
About

Guitar Tuner

This app offers fast, accurate, and reliable tuning for a wide range of stringed instruments. It features real-time pitch detection, visual feedback, and numerous presets to help musicians of all levels achieve perfect pitch.

Highlights
  • Real-time pitch detection
  • Analog dial with visual feedback
  • Supports over 20 instruments
  • Rich tuning presets
  • Adjustable reference pitch
  • Metronome with adjustable tempo
  • Daily practice tracker
Features
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TUNE PRO — Accurate Tuning, Better Rhythm, Smarter Practice Tune your instrument quickly, train your sense of pitch, and keep every practice session on tempo. TUNE PRO combines a chromatic tuner, multi-instrument presets, a flexible metronome, pitch-training exercises, and practice records in one clean, musician-friendly app. Whether you are tuning before a performance, practicing at home, teaching a student, or checking intonation during rehearsal, TUNE PRO gives you clear visual feedback and practical tools to help you sound more confident. ACCURATE, EASY-TO-READ TUNING • Real-time pitch detection with a large analog-style tuning meter • Clear note, cents, and frequency feedback • Automatic and manual tuning modes • Easy string selection for instrument-specific tuning • Adjustable A4 reference pitch from 410 Hz to 450 Hz • Adjustable microphone sensitivity for different rooms and instruments • Transposition support for concert-pitch and transposing instruments • A clean dark interface for quick use on stage or during practice ONE TUNER FOR MANY INSTRUMENTS Choose from a wide range of Western and traditional instruments, including: • Acoustic and electric guitar • Bass • Ukulele • Violin and cello • Banjo and mandolin • Erhu, guzheng, and pipa • Shamisen, sitar, oud, and more • Twelve-tone chromatic tuning for instruments without a dedicated preset POPULAR GUITAR TUNINGS Switch between common guitar setups such as: • Standard • Drop D • DADGAD • Half-step down Instrument-specific note layouts make it easier to tune each string accurately without memorizing target notes. A FLEXIBLE METRONOME FOR DAILY PRACTICE Build steadier timing with a metronome made for warm-ups and focused rhythm training. • Tempo control up to 400 BPM • Quick BPM adjustment with buttons and a slider • Time signatures including 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, and 6/4 • Multiple metronome sounds • Adjustable volume • Visual beat indicators • Full-screen visual modes for highly visible tempo cues • Easy start, pause, and resume controls PITCH MASTER: TRAIN YOUR EARS Turn pitch recognition into a focused, game-like exercise. Practice identifying notes through structured challenges for open strings and scales. • Open-string pitch exercises • C major scale training • Additional scale-based courses, including advanced PRO exercises • Timed rounds with note-by-note progress • Scores, stars, and completion tracking • A simple way to strengthen pitch memory and listening accuracy TRACK YOUR PRACTICE Stay motivated by seeing the work you have already done. • Practice-day tracking • Total practice time • Weekly activity charts • Session records and progress history • A clear overview that helps you build a consistent routine DESIGNED FOR BEGINNERS AND EXPERIENCED MUSICIANS TUNE PRO keeps essential controls simple while offering the settings advanced players need. Beginners can follow the clear tuning meter and presets, while experienced musicians can adjust reference pitch, microphone sensitivity, transposition, tempo, time signature, sound, and visual feedback. Use it for: • Tuning before rehearsals, lessons, recordings, and live performances • Guitar, bass, ukulele, violin, and traditional-instrument practice • Rhythm exercises with a visual and audible metronome • Ear training and pitch recognition • Building a consistent daily practice habit The interface supports multiple languages, making the app easier to use for musicians around the world. Tune accurately. Keep time. Train your ears. Practice with purpose. Download TUNE PRO and bring your tuner, metronome, pitch trainer, and practice tracker together in one app. Some advanced training content may require PRO access. Privacy Policy: https://ideaslab.short.gy/KZ3Zap Terms of Use (EULA): https://ideaslab.short.gy/HM8rXG App Store Payment Agreement: https://ideaslab.short.gy/EVpnB2 Contact Us: https://ideaslab.short.gy/Dx7sji

About

CentiGrade Visual Tuner

This app provides instant, ad-free tuning with a unique rolling trace feature for pitch practice. Its interface dynamically zooms as you approach the target note, offering multiple visual modes and presets for various instruments.

Highlights
  • Instant tuning on launch
  • Rolling trace for pitch history
  • Dynamic zoom interface
  • Fluid wave visualizer
  • Chromatic, Guitar, Bass presets
Features
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No Ads: Instant tuning as soon as you open the app. Rolling Trace: See a historical line of your pitch for perfect intonation practice. Dynamic Zoom: The interface adapts as you get closer to your target note. Multiple Modes: Toggle between a fluid wave visualizer and the rolling history roll. Presets: Support for Chromatic, Guitar, and Bass tuning.

Screenshots

Guitar Tuner4 screens
CentiGrade Visual Tuner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Guitar Tuner at Free against CentiGrade Visual Tuner's $0.99. CentiGrade Visual Tuner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On rating, ratings volume, ads 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

Guitar Tuner is free to download; CentiGrade Visual Tuner costs $0.99 up front. Guitar Tuner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. CentiGrade Visual Tuner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Guitar Tuner against 5.0 for CentiGrade Visual Tuner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guitar Tuner ships an update every 3 weeks, CentiGrade Visual Tuner every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Guitar Tuner versus CentiGrade Visual Tuner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuitar TunerCentiGrade Visual Tuner
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB18 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperUnlimited Ideas LAB LTDPHILIP BRADLEY KING

Customer experience

Guitar Tuner

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CentiGrade Visual Tuner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Guitar Tuner

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly PRO Subscription$2.997 Days
  • Annual Subscription$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$9.99
None

CentiGrade Visual Tuner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Guitar Tuner free?
Guitar Tuner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CentiGrade Visual Tuner free?
CentiGrade Visual Tuner costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Guitar Tuner or CentiGrade Visual Tuner?
Guitar Tuner and CentiGrade Visual Tuner are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Guitar Tuner or CentiGrade Visual Tuner have ads?
Neither Guitar Tuner nor CentiGrade Visual Tuner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Guitar Tuner or CentiGrade Visual Tuner?
Guitar Tuner ships an update every 3 weeks, and CentiGrade Visual Tuner every 4 days. Most recently, Guitar Tuner was updated on September 15, 2026 and CentiGrade Visual Tuner on September 9, 2026.

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