Comparison

MultiTuneKeys vs PureTune Keys

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

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About

MultiTuneKeys

Features
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MultiTuneKeys — Multi-Temperament Piano Keyboard A piano keyboard app you can play with a touch. Enjoy it casually, or switch between 7 different tuning systems to hear the differences. Note: This app does not include piano sound. To make tuning differences clearly audible, it uses 4 simple waveforms (sine, triangle, square, sawtooth — sine and triangle include harmonics control). Whether you want to play casually in equal temperament, or explore historical tunings like Just Intonation or Pythagorean — from a curious starting point to deep musical study, all in one app. ā–  7 Temperaments • Equal Temperament (12-TET) • Just Intonation • Pythagorean • 1/4-comma Meantone • Werckmeister III • Kirnberger III • Custom Tuning — fine-tune each note in 1-cent steps within a ±100 cent range ā–  Custom Tuning Editor • 12 vertical sliders aligned with the keyboard • Set a base note and tune intervals by ear • Save up to 3 user presets • Templates: load Just, Pythagorean, Meantone, Werckmeister, or Kirnberger as a starting point • Real-time audio feedback while adjusting (held notes follow slider changes) ā–  HOLD (Sustain) — perfect for pitch reference • Sustained notes keep ringing after you lift your finger • Tap a held key again to release just that note • Great for practicing intonation against a chosen tuning while playing your own instrument ā–  Anchor Mode • A=440 (default): keep A fixed at the reference pitch — historically authentic, ensemble-friendly • Tonic: keep the tonic at its equal-tempered pitch and let A drift — useful for comparing the same tonic across different tunings ā–  Performance Features • Pitch bend wheel with adjustable range (±1 to ±12 semitones) • 4 waveforms: Sine, Triangle, Square, Sawtooth • Harmonics control for Sine and Triangle • Adjustable master volume • Reference pitch: A=415 / 432 / 440 / 441 / 442 / 443 Hz or custom • Haptic feedback on key press • Loudness curve adjustment per waveform ā–  For Musicians & Educators • Hear the difference between tuning systems instantly • Perfect for teaching music theory and acoustics • Compare pure intervals in Just Intonation with Equal Temperament • Explore historical temperaments used in Baroque and Renaissance music Banner ads are shown by default. Remove them with a one-time in-app purchase.

About

PureTune Keys

Features
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PureTune Keys is a keyboard for playing and comparing equal temperament and just intonation. Hear the difference in intervals and chords directly on the on-screen keyboard. A supported wired USB MIDI keyboard can also be used. FEATURES • Switch between equal temperament and just intonation • Choose major or minor • Select a root key • Adjust the waveform, master pitch, and volume • Sustain notes after releasing the keys • Shift the keyboard octave • See active notes and tuning offsets • Stop every note instantly with the Off button The free version includes Root C. A one-time Pro purchase permanently unlocks the other 11 root keys. This is not a subscription. MIDI hardware is optional. Every feature can be reviewed with the on-screen keyboard.

Screenshots

MultiTuneKeys4 screens
PureTune Keys3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PureTune Keys at none against MultiTuneKeys's shown. PureTune Keys also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. MultiTuneKeys sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PureTune Keys sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
MultiTuneKeys versus PureTune Keys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiTuneKeysPureTune Keys
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYasuhiro MisawaHiroto Okawa

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MultiTuneKeys

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
1 purchases

PureTune Keys

One-time1
  • Unlock All 12 Keys$4.99

Questions

Is MultiTuneKeys free?
MultiTuneKeys is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PureTune Keys free?
PureTune Keys is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MultiTuneKeys or PureTune Keys have ads?
MultiTuneKeys shows ads; PureTune Keys does not.

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