Comparison

Guitar Tuner vs Tuner App

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: https://ideaslab.short.gy/Dx7sji

About

Tuner App

This application provides musicians with a precise and user-friendly tool for tuning various instruments. It offers chromatic tuning, cent-level accuracy, and pre-set tunings for popular instruments, aiding in both practice and performance.

Highlights
  • Chromatic tuner
  • Cent precision display
  • Instrument tuning presets
  • String-by-string tuning
  • Fast and clean interface
Features
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Tuner App is a simple, accurate, and easy-to-use tuning tool for musicians. Use ready-made tuning presets for popular instruments, follow which note each string should be tuned to, or tune strings one by one with a clean and focused interface. You can also use it as a chromatic tuner to detect the note you are playing in real time. With cent precision, you can see how close your sound is to the target pitch and make fine adjustments for a more accurate tuning experience. Key features: Chromatic tuner Cent precision display Ready-made instrument tuning presets String-by-string tuning Fast, clean, and easy-to-use interface Useful for guitar, violin, ukulele, bağlama, oud, saz, and more Whether you are preparing before a performance, practicing at home, or checking your tuning on the go, Tuner App helps you keep your instrument in tune with confidence.

Screenshots

Guitar Tuner4 screens
Tuner App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Guitar Tuner at none against Tuner App's shown. Guitar Tuner also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Tuner App's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Guitar Tuner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Tuner App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 Tuner App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Guitar Tuner versus Tuner App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuitar TunerTuner App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB25 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperUnlimited Ideas LAB LTDDavut Engin

Customer experience

Guitar Tuner

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

Tuner App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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
1 purchases

Tuner App

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Guitar Tuner free?
Guitar Tuner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tuner App free?
Tuner App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Guitar Tuner or Tuner App?
Guitar Tuner and Tuner App are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Guitar Tuner or Tuner App have ads?
Tuner App shows ads; Guitar Tuner does not.

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