Comparison

Tunova vs String Ledger

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

Head to head
About

Tunova

Features
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Tunova is a precision musical instrument tuner for iPhone and iPad. Built around the YIN pitch detection algorithm, it delivers accurate, responsive tuning for any acoustic or electric instrument — and any chromatic source. NINE INSTRUMENTS Chromatic, Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Violin, Viola, Cello, Mandolin, Banjo. Multiple tunings included: Standard, Drop D, Open G, DADGAD, 4 and 5-string bass, Soprano/Concert/Baritone ukulele, and more. Automatic string matching shows you the closest target string as you play. TWO GAUGE MODES Needle — the familiar analog-style indicator, fast to read for everyday tuning. Strobe — a high-precision Metal-rendered display that reveals sub-cent drift for studio work, fine intonation, and pianos. HISTORICAL TEMPERAMENTS Move beyond Equal Temperament with Just Intonation, Meantone ¼, and Werckmeister III — essential for early music, harpsichord, fretless instruments, and historically informed performance. CUSTOM REFERENCE PITCH Tune to Baroque 415 Hz, modern 440 Hz, orchestral 442 Hz, or anywhere between (415–460 Hz). REFERENCE TONE GENERATOR Generate any note to tune by ear — perfect for string instruments without an electronic tuner on hand. NOISE GATE A configurable noise gate with automatic mode filters out ambient sound so the tuner tracks only your instrument, even in less-than-perfect environments. PRIVATE AND OFFLINE Tunova works fully offline. Audio is analyzed on your device and never recorded, stored, uploaded, or shared. No accounts, no analytics, no tracking — ever. POLISHED EXPERIENCE Neumorphic dark interface, adaptive smoothing for rock-solid readings, haptic feedback the moment you hit in-tune, and 7 languages. FREE AND PRO Free includes accurate chromatic and instrument tuning with Needle mode at A4 = 440 Hz. Tunova Pro — a one-time purchase — unlocks Strobe mode, historical temperaments, custom A4 reference pitch, and the reference tone generator. Family Sharing supported. No subscriptions.

About

String Ledger

Organize your music instruments and gear with detailed logging, maintenance tracking, and gig list creation. Generate insurance-ready reports and assign beneficiaries for your collection.

Highlights
  • Catalog instruments and gear
  • Track strings and maintenance
  • Create gig lists
  • Generate insurance reports
  • Assign beneficiaries
  • Log purchase and current value
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String Ledger is the complete management app for musicians who take their instruments and gear seriously. Whether you own two guitars or a full touring rig, String Ledger keeps everything organized, documented, and protected. CATALOG YOUR COLLECTION Add every instrument and piece of gear you own. Log brand, model, nickname, year, serial number, color, country of origin, storage location, purchase price, and current value. Attach multiple photos to each instrument, pinch to zoom in on details, and save any photo back to your library. TRACK STRINGS & MAINTENANCE Never lose track of when you last changed your strings. Set a custom change interval, log every restring with brand and gauge, and receive push notification reminders when it's time — with a one-tap reorder link for your string brand. Double-neck guitars track each neck separately. Build a complete service history for every instrument. GEAR LIST Track all your gear too — amps, pedals, cables, microphones, audio interfaces, and more, with serial numbers, values, and service history. SETLISTS & GIG LISTS Build setlists and assign a specific guitar to each song, then print a stage-ready copy with or without the guitar names. Duplicate and rename setlists to reuse them. Build a gear list for every gig, and sort or reorder your setlists and gigs any way you like. INSURANCE-READY REPORTS Generate a professional PDF of your entire collection — serial numbers, prices, values, and service history — grouped by location. Export to a CSV spreadsheet too. Essential for insurance claims, theft recovery, or estate planning. BACKUP & RESTORE Export your whole collection, including photos, to a single backup file you can save to Files or iCloud Drive — then restore it anytime or move it to another device. BENEFICIARY RECORDS Assign a personal beneficiary to each instrument — who you want it to go to, their contact information, and any notes. WORKS YOUR WAY Choose from 40 currencies, search and sort your collection, and switch to a larger list view. PLANS The free plan supports up to 5 items. Collector unlocks unlimited instruments, gear, and reports. Pro adds Gigs and Setlists on top. Collector: $2.99/month or $24.99/year. Pro: $4.99/month or $39.99/year. Cancel anytime. Privacy Policy: https://stringledger.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://stringledger.com/terms

Screenshots

Tunova2 screens
String Ledger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tunova at none against String Ledger's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Tunova sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and String Ledger sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Tunova versus String Ledger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTunovaString Ledger
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElisa Valeria DistefanoLarry Riker

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tunova

One-time1
  • Tunova Pro$4.99
2 purchases

String Ledger

Subscriptions2
  • String Ledger Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • String Ledger Pro Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Tunova free?
Tunova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is String Ledger free?
String Ledger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tunova or String Ledger have ads?
String Ledger shows ads; Tunova does not.

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