Comparison

Guitar Tuner vs Anystring Tuner

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

Head to head
About

Guitar Tuner

Features
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Tunify is the guitar tuner that gives you everything for free - every tuning, for every instrument, with accurate on-device pitch detection and a built-in metronome. Most tuners lock alternate tunings behind a subscription or only support 6-string guitars. Tunify does not. Standard, drop, open, half and whole-step, 7- and 8-string, bass, ukulele, and fully custom tunings are all here, all free, with no account and no sign-up. ALL TUNINGS, FREE - Standard EADGBE plus Drop D, Drop C, Drop B, DADGAD, and Open G/D/E/A/C - Half-step and whole-step down - 7-string and 8-string sets for extended-range players - Bass (4, 5, 6 string) and ukulele (standard GCEA, baritone) - Build and save your own custom tunings, string by string ACCURATE, ON-DEVICE TUNING - Time-domain pitch detection locks onto the true fundamental, with no octave errors on low strings - Tunes to within about one cent - Pitch detection runs entirely on your device - tune anywhere, even with no internet connection - Auto, manual, and chromatic modes - Adjustable A4 reference from 415 to 466 Hz A CALM, BEAUTIFUL TUNER - A smooth needle that turns green the moment you are in tune - A headstock string selector that celebrates when every string is tuned - Light and dark themes, and full support for large text BUILT-IN METRONOME, ALSO FREE - 20 to 300 BPM with a dial, tap tempo, and fine adjustment - Time signatures, subdivisions, and accent on the first beat - Flash and vibration beat modes for loud rooms and silent practice - Optional premium click-sound packs REFERENCE TONES - Play a clean reference pitch for any string to tune by ear DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE - Spoken pitch feedback and haptic guidance to tune by feel, eyes-free - Large-text, high-contrast tuner mode - Full screen-reader support and large tap targets PRIVACY FIRST No account, no sign-up. Your tunings and settings stay on your device. The tuner and metronome are free forever. Download Tunify and tune up!

About

Anystring Tuner

This free application provides a highly customizable tuning experience for guitar and bass players. It allows users to set any note on any string, offering flexibility beyond standard presets. The app works offline and analyzes audio on-device for privacy.

Highlights
  • Editable per-string tunings
  • Live pitch detection
  • Customizable tunings
  • Built-in presets
  • Reference tones
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Anystring is a free tuner for guitar and bass with fully editable per-string tunings. Most free tuners lock you into fixed presets. Anystring lets you set any note on any string — Drop D, Drop C, 7-string, 4-string bass, or your own custom setup. FEATURES • Live pitch detection — start tuning and play a string • Strings mode — auto or manual target per string • Chromatic mode — nearest note with live cents • Built-in presets — Standard, Drop D, Half-step down, Drop C, bass standards, and more • Custom tunings — edit any string, name it, save under My tunings • Reference tones — tap a string or pick a note to hear the target • Offline — works without an internet connection PRIVACY Microphone audio is analysed on your device only while you are tuning. Nothing is recorded or uploaded. Your custom tunings stay on the device.

Screenshots

Guitar Tuner4 screens
Anystring Tuner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Anystring Tuner at every 3 days against Guitar Tuner's every 6 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

Guitar Tuner ships an update every 6 weeks, Anystring Tuner every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Guitar Tuner versus Anystring Tuner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuitar TunerAnystring Tuner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGunawan SantosoKirill Plokhoi

In-app purchases

None

Guitar Tuner

No in-app purchases

None

Anystring Tuner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Guitar Tuner free?
Guitar Tuner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Anystring Tuner free?
Anystring Tuner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Guitar Tuner or Anystring Tuner have ads?
Neither Guitar Tuner nor Anystring Tuner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Guitar Tuner or Anystring Tuner?
Guitar Tuner ships an update every 6 weeks, and Anystring Tuner every 3 days. Most recently, Guitar Tuner was updated on October 9, 2026 and Anystring Tuner on October 8, 2026.

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