Comparison

TinyTone vs Chromatic Tuner

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

Head to head
About

TinyTone

Create professional synth patches for music production and live performance. Design sounds in real-time with a powerful synthesizer engine, dual oscillators, and extensive modulation options. Export and import patches, and use it as an AUv3 plugin in DAWs.

Highlights
  • Powerful synthesizer engine
  • Dual oscillators with FM synthesis
  • Real-time audition with touch pads
  • External MIDI keyboard support
  • Unlimited user patch storage
  • AUv3 Audio Unit support
  • JSON export/import for patches
Features
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TinyTone is a full-featured synthesizer sound source for iPhone sound design, stage performance, and recording. Using the on-screen controllers and a MIDI keyboard, you can design and monitor professional synth patches in real time. In addition to standalone app use, ToneEditor can also be loaded as an AUv3 Audio Unit into DAWs such as GarageBand and used as a sound source. It also works as a sound editor for its sister app, TinyTone, allowing you to reproduce consistent sounds with the same sound engine. <Features> ・Powerful Synthesizer Engine Equipped with dual oscillators, envelopes, filters, modulation, delay, limiter, and more. Enables complex sound design. Dual Oscillators with FM Synthesis, switch between Mix and Chain modes for rich tonal possibilities. ・Real-Time Audition Play single notes, chords, and transposition using touch pads. Hear sound changes instantly as you adjust sliders. External input via MIDI keyboard is also supported. ・Preset Management Unlimited user patch storage. ・JSON Export / Import Export patches as JSON. Share via Files app or clipboard. ・AUv3 Support Can be embedded as an AU instrument in DAWs like GarageBand. Reproduces consistent sounds with the same synthesis engine. <How to Use> 【Standalone】 1. Select a preset or start creating from a new patch. 2. Play sounds using the test pad at the bottom of the screen; adjust parameters with sliders to confirm real-time sound changes. 3. Save your created patch to a user slot. 【Using with DAWs (GarageBand, etc.)】 1. Add TinyTone (AU) to a track. 2. Select a factory preset or saved patch from the AU preset selection screen. 3. Play the DAW keyboard to output sound. <Important> ・When using simultaneously with camera or audio apps, noise may occur depending on your environment. Please be careful with output volume. ・Listening to loud audio for extended periods can affect your hearing. When using headphones or speakers, always check your surroundings and volume level. ・Some DAWs (e.g. Ableton Live 11) may not detect iOS-app AUv3 plug-ins. Logic Pro, MainStage, and GarageBand are recommended. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://flicker-jp.com/privacy

About

Chromatic Tuner

Features
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Chromatic Tuner - BA2 is a clean and accurate chromatic tuner for guitar, bass, ukulele, violin, cello, mandolin and other string instruments. Tune instantly with real-time pitch detection, cents accuracy, frequency display and adjustable A4 reference pitch. Whether your note is flat, sharp or in tune, Chromatic Tuner - BA2 helps you see it clearly with a simple interface. FEATURES - Chromatic tuner for any instrument - Real-time pitch detection and waveform visualization - Precise cents display - Frequency display in Hz - Adjustable A4 reference pitch - Pitch Pipe - Minimal Dark Interface – Optimized for low-light environments and stage use - Completely free

Screenshots

TinyTone3 screens
Chromatic Tuner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TinyTone at weekly against Chromatic Tuner's every 3 weeks. Chromatic Tuner's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

TinyTone ships an update weekly, Chromatic Tuner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
TinyTone versus Chromatic Tuner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTinyToneChromatic Tuner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKEISUKE TONEBaturay Koc

In-app purchases

None

TinyTone

No in-app purchases

None

Chromatic Tuner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TinyTone free?
TinyTone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chromatic Tuner free?
Chromatic Tuner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TinyTone or Chromatic Tuner have ads?
Neither TinyTone nor Chromatic Tuner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TinyTone or Chromatic Tuner?
TinyTone ships an update weekly, and Chromatic Tuner every 3 weeks. Most recently, TinyTone was updated on October 10, 2026 and Chromatic Tuner on September 26, 2026.

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