OverTune vs DriveShelf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
OverTune
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Standard tuners detect one frequency. OverTune detects three. Most acoustic instruments β and handpans in particular β produce a fundamental pitch together with an octave and a compound fifth. Bringing all three into precise alignment is what defines a well-tuned instrument. OverTune gives each overtone its own dedicated panel, analyzing them independently and simultaneously in real time. THREE INDEPENDENT PANELS Select any note from C1 to B7. OverTune configures three panels automatically: β’ Panel 1 β Fundamental β’ Panel 2 β Octave (2Γ fundamental) β’ Panel 3 β Compound fifth (3Γ fundamental, one octave + a perfect fifth) Each panel runs its own FFT spectral analysis with an adjustable frequency range, so you can focus exactly where you need to. WHAT EACH PANEL CONTAINS β’ Needle gauge β Β±50 cent scale, spring-animated, with an in-tune zone at Β±5 cents β’ Stroboscope β an animated pattern behind the needle that scrolls with pitch deviation and freezes when perfectly in tune. Choose from chevron, sine wave, or square styles β’ Frequency spectrum β logarithmic display with draggable range bounds and adjustable amplitude threshold β’ Note history β a rolling time graph showing tuning stability. Horizontal mode covers Β±2 semitones; Vertical mode covers Β±6 semitones with time flowing top to bottom β’ Reference tone β press and hold the speaker icon to hear a pure sine wave at that panel's target frequency. Double-tap to lock continuous playback INSTRUMENT PRESETS Filter the note selector to the exact notes of your instrument: β’ 21 handpan scale layouts β Kurd, Integral, Hijaz, Celtic, Pygmy, Akebono, and more β’ 20 musical scales β Major, Minor, Pentatonic, Blues, Modes, and World scales β’ 13 string instrument tunings β Guitar, Bass, Violin, Cello, Ukulele, and more TUNING TEMPERAMENT With an instrument preset active, compare your pitch against historical tuning systems instead of standard 12-TET: β’ Just Intonation β pure integer ratios β’ Pythagorean β chain of pure 3:2 fifths β’ Meantone (ΒΌ-comma) β pure 5:4 major thirds β’ Custom β define your own cent offsets for all 12 scale degrees EVERYTHING ELSE β’ A4 reference pitch adjustable from 400 to 480 Hz β’ Sharp or flat accidental notation β your choice β’ Focus modes: Narrow (full range) or Tight (Β±2 semitones from target) β’ Microphone selection for external audio inputs β’ Keep screen on during tuning sessions β’ Dark, light, or system appearance BUILT FOR HANDPAN BUILDERS Tuning a handpan means bringing the Doum (fundamental), Tak (octave), and compound fifth into harmonic alignment β one note at a time, strike after strike. OverTune was designed specifically for this workflow. Select a note, watch all three overtones simultaneously, and track your corrections over time with the history graph. FREE TO TRY OverTune includes 30 minutes of free daily use. A subscription unlocks all three panels with unlimited daily tuning time.
DriveShelf
Catalog your external drives and access your files from your iPhone. Search and browse your entire drive catalog instantly, even when you're away from your Mac. View file details and sync seamlessly with the Mac companion app.
- Search all cataloged drives instantly
- Browse folders like Finder
- View file details (size, dates, drive location)
- Syncs with Mac via iCloud
- Private catalog in your iCloud
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DriveShelf for iPhone is the companion app to DriveShelf for Mac. Once you've cataloged your external drives on your Mac, this app lets you search and browse that catalog from your pocket β perfect for checking whether you still have a client's footage, even when you're nowhere near your drives. KEY FEATURES β’ Search every file across all your cataloged drives, instantly β’ Browse folders on any drive, just like Finder β’ See file details: size, dates, and which physical drive it's on β’ Automatically syncs with DriveShelf on your Mac via iCloud β’ Fully private β your catalog stays in your own iCloud account, never on our servers REQUIRES DriveShelf for Mac, available on the Mac App Store. This app is read-only β all scanning, organizing, and duplicate-finding happens on your Mac. Included free with your DriveShelf purchase β no separate charge.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: OverTune at Free against DriveShelf's $14.99. OverTune also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.2 vs 26.5). DriveShelf's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On 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
OverTune is free to download; DriveShelf costs $14.99 up front. OverTune sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. DriveShelf asks for nothing beyond the download.
OverTune ships an update weekly, DriveShelf every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OverTune | DriveShelf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $14.99 |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Monetization | β | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 β better | 26.5 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marek Lenart | Sergiy Pudich |
In-app purchases
OverTune
- Monthly subscription$1.991 Month
- Yearly subscription$17.991 Year
DriveShelf
No in-app purchases









