MultiTuneKeys vs PureTune Keys
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
MultiTuneKeys
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MultiTuneKeys ā 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 ā sine and triangle include harmonics control). Whether you want to play casually in equal temperament, or explore historical tunings like Just Intonation or Pythagorean ā 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 ā 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) ā 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 ā historically authentic, ensemble-friendly ⢠Tonic: keep the tonic at its equal-tempered pitch and let A drift ā 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.
PureTune Keys
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | MultiTuneKeys | PureTune Keys |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | ā |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yasuhiro Misawa | Hiroto Okawa |
In-app purchases
MultiTuneKeys
- Remove Ads$1.99
PureTune Keys
- Unlock All 12 Keys$4.99
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