Comparison

Guitar Tuner vs Harmonix 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: https://ideaslab.short.gy/Dx7sji

About

Harmonix Tuner

Features
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Harmonix é um afinador cromático de precisão profissional para iOS, desenvolvido para músicos que exigem resposta ultrarrápida e leitura confiável em qualquer instrumento de cordas. DETECÇÃO DE ALTA PRECISÃO Motor híbrido com Phase Vocoder e algoritmo YIN, combinados com análise FFT e filtro adaptativo. Precisão de +/-0,1 cent no modo cromático e +/-0,02 cents no modo estroboscópico. Suporte a HPS (Harmonic Product Spectrum) para eliminar ambiguidade de oitava em instrumentos graves como baixo 5 cordas e guitarra de 7 cordas. DOIS MODOS VISUAIS • Agulha Cromática — ponteiro clássico com mola animada e indicador de lock em verde neon quando a nota está afinada • Estroboscópio — barras deslizantes estilo Peterson, onde direção e velocidade indicam precisamente se você está acima ou abaixo da afinação BIBLIOTECA DE AFINAÇÕES • Guitarra 6 cordas: Standard E, Drop D, Drop C, DADGAD, Open G, Open D • Guitarra 7 cordas: Standard B, Drop A • Baixo 4 cordas: Standard E, Drop D • Baixo 5 cordas: Standard B • Ukulele: Standard C • Cromático: detecta qualquer nota AFINAÇÕES ADOCADAS Compensações microtonais estilo Buzz Feiten/Earvana para cada corda. Suas notas soarão mais consonantes em qualquer posição do braço. CALIBRAÇÃO Ajuste de referência A4 de 430 Hz a 450 Hz em passos de 0,1 Hz. Padrão 440 Hz. ROBUSTO E INTELIGENTE • Retoma automaticamente após chamadas telefônicas e desconexão de fones • Detecção de onset para resposta imediata ao trocar de corda • Todas as configurações persistem entre sessões Interface totalmente em modo escuro para uso em ambientes com pouca luz. Compatível com ProMotion até 120 Hz.

Screenshots

Guitar Tuner4 screens
Harmonix Tuner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Harmonix Tuner at every 2 days against Guitar Tuner's monthly. Guitar Tuner's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Guitar Tuner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Harmonix Tuner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guitar Tuner ships an update monthly, Harmonix Tuner every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Guitar Tuner versus Harmonix Tuner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuitar TunerHarmonix Tuner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB1 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperUnlimited Ideas LAB LTDLeandro Henrique Cavalcanti Bernardes

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
4 purchases

Harmonix Tuner

One-time4
  • Café$0.99
  • Almoço$1.99
  • Jantar$2.99
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  • Banquete$7.99

Questions

Is Guitar Tuner free?
Guitar Tuner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Harmonix Tuner free?
Harmonix Tuner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Guitar Tuner or Harmonix Tuner have ads?
Neither Guitar Tuner nor Harmonix Tuner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Guitar Tuner or Harmonix Tuner?
Guitar Tuner ships an update monthly, and Harmonix Tuner every 2 days. Most recently, Guitar Tuner was updated on October 31, 2026 and Harmonix Tuner on October 31, 2026.

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