Harmonic Tuner vs Simple Drones
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Harmonic Tuner
This app offers precision tuning for string instruments with a live readout and detailed harmonic analysis. It helps musicians check intonation, refine notes for recording, and study overtones and sustain with a focused workflow.
- Chromatic tuning with cents and frequency
- Instrument presets
- Live tuning display
- Harmonic Analysis view
- Harmonic strength bars
- Waveform snapshots
- Save and compare harmonic captures
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Harmonic Tuner is a precision tuner for string players who want more than just a needle. Tune with a fast live readout, then dig into harmonic snapshots to see how your tone changes after the pluck. Whether you are checking intonation, cleaning up a note before recording, or studying overtones and sustain, Harmonic Tuner gives you a focused workflow without unnecessary clutter. Features: • Chromatic tuning with clear cents and frequency readouts • Instrument presets for guitar, bass, ukulele, mandolin, and slack-key guitar • Smooth live tuning display designed for quick visual adjustment • Harmonic Analysis view with timed snapshots after the initial note lock • Harmonic bars that show the strength of the base pitch and upper overtones • Waveform snapshots for comparing the shape of the sound over time • Save, name, reload, and compare harmonic captures • Adjustable reference pitch (A4) • Advanced controls for noise gate, filtering, smoothing, and tracking stability • Input device selection for supported audio hardware Use the main tuner when you want fast, focused tuning. Use Harmonic Analysis when you want to understand what your note is doing after the attack. Harmonic Tuner is built for players who care about pitch, response, and tone.
Simple Drones
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Simple Drones is an app that functions as a simple tool to play a continuous note. You choose the root note, and the sound plays steadily in the background. The app also lets you control overtones, higher tones that sit above the main note and change how the sound feels. Use sliders to adjust the volume of each overtone. Turning them up makes the sound richer and brighter. Turning them down makes it softer and more pure. The app is useful for music practice, relaxation, and creating steady background sound.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Harmonic Tuner at 2 against Simple Drones's —. Simple Drones's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.2). On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Harmonic Tuner | Simple Drones |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 18.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Retro | Andrew Watkins-Alcocer |
In-app purchases
Harmonic Tuner
No in-app purchases
Simple Drones
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Harmonic Tuner free?
Is Simple Drones free?
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