Comparison

Pitch Pipe vs GestureWave

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

Head to head
About

Pitch Pipe

Features
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A warm, always-in-tune reference pitch — every note from C to B, held as long as you need. It plays a pure, steady reference tone for any note — tune by ear with confidence. All 12 chromatic notes across multiple octaves. Tap a note and it rings true, warm, and clean. Sustain a tone indefinitely while you match strings, vocals, or wind instruments. No ads, no noise — just a clean reference pitch whenever you reach for it. Perfect for guitar, violin, choir, brass — a chromatic pitch pipe that fits in your pocket. — SUBSCRIPTION — Premium unlocks all features. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in App Store settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://web-levi.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://web-levi.web.app/privacy-policy

About

GestureWave

Features
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GestureWaveは、カメラで検出した手のジェスチャーや本体の傾きで、音楽エフェクトをリアルタイムに操作できるユニークなオーディオエフェクトアプリです。 手をかざして高さや開閉を変えるだけ、あるいは本体を傾けるだけで、エフェクトのパラメータを直感的にコントロールできます。演奏しながらの表現力を、新しい操作方法で広げます。 【主な機能】 ・5種類のエフェクト: Tremolo(トレモロ) / Flanger(フランジャー) / Phaser(フェイザー) / Ring Mod(リングモジュレーター) / Wah(オートワウ) ・カメラモードとモーションモード、2つのジェスチャー操作方式 ・外部MIDIキーボード/MIDIフットコントローラーからの入力に対応 ・サードパーティAUv3インストゥルメントを自身のプロセス内にホストして演奏可能 ・MIDI Learn機能で、外部MIDI機器のノブ/フェーダーから各パラメータを直接操作 ・Bluetooth MIDI機器のペアリングに対応 ・オーディオインターフェース経由のアナログ入力にも対応 ・AUv3拡張として、GarageBand等の他のAUv3対応ホストアプリでも単体のエフェクトとして使用可能 ・iPhone/iPad対応、日本語・英語両対応 ギター、シンセ、DTM制作まで、あらゆる音楽表現の場面で新しい操作体験を提供します。

Screenshots

Pitch Pipe4 screens
GestureWave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GestureWave at every 2 days against Pitch Pipe's every 2 months. 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. Pitch Pipe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and GestureWave sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pitch Pipe ships an update every 2 months, GestureWave every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Pitch Pipe versus GestureWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPitch PipeGestureWave
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhuc PhamF7Studio, K.K.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pitch Pipe

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
1 purchases

GestureWave

One-time1
  • Unlock Restrictions$5.99

Questions

Is Pitch Pipe free?
Pitch Pipe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GestureWave free?
GestureWave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pitch Pipe or GestureWave have ads?
Neither Pitch Pipe nor GestureWave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pitch Pipe or GestureWave?
Pitch Pipe ships an update every 2 months, and GestureWave every 2 days. Most recently, Pitch Pipe was updated on October 8, 2026 and GestureWave on October 15, 2026.

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