Comparison

ptune vs Pythagorean Tuner

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

Head to head
About

ptune

Features
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pTune is a fast, accurate polyphonic tuner built for guitar players who want to spend less time tuning and more time playing. POLYPHONIC TUNING Strum all six strings at once. pTune detects every string simultaneously and shows you exactly which ones need adjusting — no more tuning string by string. CHROMATIC TUNER Need to tune any single note? The chromatic tuner detects any pitch with high precision and shows cents off perfect. BUILT-IN METRONOME A clean, precise metronome with adjustable tempo and time signature — perfect for practice sessions. KEY FEATURES • Polyphonic detection — tune all strings in a single strum • Chromatic mode for any instrument or alternate tunings • Adjustable reference pitch (A = 415–466 Hz) • Custom tuning profiles • Adjustable detection speed • Built-in metronome with haptic feedback • Clean, distraction-free dark interface • Works offline — no internet required • No ads, no tracking, no account required PRIVACY FIRST pTune processes audio entirely on your device. Nothing is recorded, stored, or sent anywhere. The microphone is used solely for real-time pitch detection. Designed for acoustic and electric guitarists, beginners and pros alike.

About

Pythagorean Tuner

This app offers a precision tuning experience for string musicians and singers. It tunes to pure Pythagorean intonation, distinguishing between enharmonic pitches for a more authentic sound.

Highlights
  • True Pythagorean intonation
  • Pure 3:2 perfect fifths
  • Distinguishes enharmonic pitches
  • Precision tuning for musicians
  • Supports violin, cello, viola, bass, and singers
Features
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Pythagorean Tuner is a precision tuner for violinists, cellists, violists, bassists, and singers who play in true Pythagorean intonation, built on pure 3:2 perfect fifths. Unlike equal-tempered tuners, it places every sharp and flat at its true, distinct pitch, so a flat sits lower than its enharmonic sharp, just as string players hear it.

Screenshots

ptune4 screens
Pythagorean Tuner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ptune at daily against Pythagorean Tuner's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ptune ships an update daily, Pythagorean Tuner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ptune versus Pythagorean Tuner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterptunePythagorean Tuner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBE MUHENDISLIK TICARET LIMITED SIRKETILeonid Iogansen

In-app purchases

None

ptune

No in-app purchases

None

Pythagorean Tuner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ptune free?
ptune is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pythagorean Tuner free?
Pythagorean Tuner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ptune or Pythagorean Tuner have ads?
Neither ptune nor Pythagorean Tuner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ptune or Pythagorean Tuner?
ptune ships an update daily, and Pythagorean Tuner every 2 weeks. Most recently, ptune was updated on October 7, 2026 and Pythagorean Tuner on October 9, 2026.

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