Tapko Tuner vs Limn Audio Generator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tapko Tuner
A highly accurate chromatic tuner designed for bass and guitar, offering real-time pitch detection. It functions as a standalone app using your device's microphone or as an AUv3 effect within compatible music applications.
- High-accuracy chromatic tuning
- Real-time pitch detection
- Standalone microphone tuning
- AUv3 extension support
- Adjustable reference pitch
- Low-noise idle behavior
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Tapko Tuner is a precise chromatic tuner for guitar and bass, from 5-string low B up to the top frets of a guitar. Use it on its own with your device microphone, or load it as an AUv3 effect in AUM, GarageBand, Loopy Pro and other hosts. The audio passes through untouched. Features: - Accurate real-time pitch detection, steady even on low bass notes - Clean horizontal meter that shows flat, in tune and sharp at a glance - Large note name with octave and live frequency readout - Adjustable reference pitch (A4 = 420-460 Hz) - Adjustable indicator width and height - No ghost readings when the room is quiet - MIDI CC output in AUv3 hosts, one CC per tuning zone Notes: - Microphone permission is required for standalone tuning. - MIDI output is available when Tapko Tuner runs as an AUv3 plugin.
Limn Audio Generator
This music creation app allows users to quickly sketch ideas, shape patterns with multiple sequencer styles, and perform live. It offers MIDI syncing and stereo WAV export, all within a touch-first interface designed for speed and expression.
- Touch-first groovebox interface
- Multiple sequencer styles
- Real-time pattern creation
- Expressive performance controls
- BLE MIDI and virtual MIDI routing
- Stereo WAV export
- MIDI clock and transport sync
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Limn is a touch-first iOS groovebox built for speed, expression, and flow. Sketch ideas quickly, shape patterns in multiple sequencer styles, perform live with hands-on controls, sync with your setup over MIDI, and export stereo WAV files without leaving the app. Whether you are building loops, jamming transitions, or capturing full ideas for your DAW, Limn keeps the process immediate and musical. Core Features Multiple sequencing approaches in one app Fast pattern creation designed for real-time experimentation Expressive performance controls for live play Global effects and mix shaping BLE MIDI and virtual MIDI routing MIDI clock and transport sync workflows Stereo WAV export with in-app share support Landscape-focused interface for performance clarity Built For Fast Creative Workflow Limn is designed to reduce friction between inspiration and output. Use quick controls to move from initial rhythm and melody ideas to evolving patterns and performance-ready scenes. Morph and variation workflows help keep patterns alive without breaking momentum. MIDI + External Workflow Friendly Connect Limn to compatible DAWs and hardware via Bluetooth MIDI or virtual routes, then integrate it into your existing setup. Use sync tools to keep timing aligned and move between standalone creation and external production smoothly. Export and Share When a sketch becomes a keeper, bounce a stereo WAV directly from Limn and share it instantly. Great for idea capture, collaboration, arrangement handoff, or quick posting. Privacy and Data Limn does not require account creation for core use. Project state and exported audio remain on your device unless you choose to share files.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Limn Audio Generator at weekly against Tapko Tuner's every 5 weeks. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tapko Tuner against 5.0 for Limn Audio Generator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
Tapko Tuner ships an update every 5 weeks, Limn Audio Generator weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tapko Tuner | Limn Audio Generator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Lars Guva | JONATHAN RICHARD NICE |
In-app purchases
Tapko Tuner
No in-app purchases
Limn Audio Generator
No in-app purchases
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