Comparison

SS Tuner vs Skipback AUv3

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

Head to head
About

SS Tuner

This app provides essential tools for musicians, offering a precise instrument tuner and a reliable metronome. It's designed for ease of use, allowing players of all levels to quickly tune their instruments and practice their timing without distractions.

Highlights
  • Chromatic tuner for any stringed instrument
  • Real-time pitch detection
  • Responsive needle display
  • Metronome with full BPM range
  • Tap tempo functionality
  • Distraction-free interface
Features
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Stay Sharp. Play in tune. Keep the beat. SS Tuner is a fast, clean instrument tuner and metronome built for musicians who just want the tools to work. No ads, no subscriptions, no clutter. Whether you're picking up a guitar for the first time or you've been playing for 20 years, the fundamentals don't change: stay in tune, stay in time. TUNER Chromatic tuning that works for any stringed instrument. Guitar, bass, ukulele, mandolin, banjo, or anything else. Play a note, watch it lock in, move on. That's it. • Chromatic tuner - works for any instrument in any key • Real-time pitch detection using your device's microphone • Clear, responsive needle display • Works in rehearsals, studios, and noisier environments You don't need to scroll through preset tunings or tap through menus. Open the app, play a note, you're tuned. METRONOME The most underused practice tool in any musicians arsenal. The metronome doesn't lie, it tells you exactly where your timing breaks down so you can fix it. Use it to slow down a difficult chord change until it's smooth, then bring the tempo up. Use it to lock in a strumming pattern. Use it to practice scales. Use it to build the kind of muscle memory that holds up when you're playing with other people. • Full BPM range covering everything from slow ballads to fast leads • Tap tempo - just tap the beat and it sets itself • Clean, distraction-free display BUILT FOR EVERY PLAYER Just starting out? Good habits start on day one. You can't develop your ear or build real technique if you're practicing out of tune or rushing through rhythms. SS Tuner gives you the two tools that matter most, in one place, for free. Been playing for years? You already know: the best players are always the most consistent ones. A tuner that opens fast and responds accurately is something you reach for every single time you pick up the instrument. SS Tuner gets out of your way so you can get to playing. FREE. NO ADS. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. EVER. Not "free with a $4.99/month Pro unlock" free. Not "free but we show you an ad between every session" free. Just free because a tuner and a metronome should not cost you money every month. Download it. Tune up. Play something.

About

Skipback AUv3

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Skipback AUv3 implements a tool sometimes referred to as retrospective recording, or retroactive recording or capture MIDI, used by musicians, producers, and sound designers on more expensive electronic instruments. It continuously keeps your most recent audio and MIDI performance in memory, so you can recover a great idea - even if you forgot to press Record. Add the Skipback Audio Unit extension to a track in a compatible AUv3 host, or use it to record the microphone in the standalone app, then play as usual. Audio passes through unchanged while Skipback maintains a rolling history of everything routed through it. When inspiration strikes, simply export what you just played. FEATURES • Retrospective audio and MIDI capture • Transparent audio pass-through • Selectable audio history: 10 seconds, 30 seconds, or 1 minute • Selectable MIDI history: 100, 1,000, or 5,000 notes • Export audio as 24-bit WAV • Export MIDI as a Standard MIDI File • Tap to save using the system share interface • Drag exported files directly into supported hosts (Koala Sampler, Helium in AUM, Cubasis, etc.) • Input level meter for monitoring audio • MIDI activity indicator • Compact interface designed to stay out of your way Skipback stores its rolling history in memory and only creates a file when you choose to export. Whether you are improvising, designing sounds, rehearsing a part, or experimenting with a new instrument, Skipback helps preserve the moments you did not know you wanted to record. Never lose a great take because you forgot to press Record. Requires a compatible Audio Unit v3 host. Host capabilities and drag-and-drop support may vary.

Screenshots

SS Tuner2 screens
Skipback AUv34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Skipback AUv3 at 4 against SS Tuner's 1. On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SS Tuner against 5.0 for Skipback AUv3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
SS Tuner versus Skipback AUv3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSS TunerSkipback AUv3
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Number of ratings14 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWill BryantSignals Intelligence Sound LLC

In-app purchases

None

SS Tuner

No in-app purchases

None

Skipback AUv3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SS Tuner free?
SS Tuner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Skipback AUv3 free?
Skipback AUv3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SS Tuner or Skipback AUv3?
SS Tuner and Skipback AUv3 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do SS Tuner or Skipback AUv3 have ads?
Neither SS Tuner nor Skipback AUv3 shows ads.

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