Comparison

RastaTune vs GTuner

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

Head to head
About

RastaTune

This application assists guitarists in tuning their standard six-string guitars with precise visual indicators. It automatically detects string pitches and provides real-time feedback on whether a note is flat, sharp, or in tune.

Highlights
  • Automatic string detection
  • Real-time frequency readout
  • Color tuning meter
  • Manual string selection
  • On-device audio processing
Features
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RastaTune helps guitar players tune standard six-string guitars with clear visual feedback. Open the app, allow microphone access, and play a string. RastaTune listens for pitch, locks onto the closest standard guitar string, and shows whether the note is flat, sharp, or centered. Features: - Automatic detection for Low E, A, D, G, B, and High E - Real-time frequency and cents readout - Large color tuning meter with tune up and tune down guidance - Manual string selection - Sound effects and animated visual feedback - On-device audio processing; audio is not recorded RastaTune is designed for quick practice sessions, string changes, and checking tuning before playing.

About

GTuner

This app provides an accurate and user-friendly guitar tuning experience using your device's microphone. It features a clear visual display, automatic string detection, and a built-in metronome. Unlock additional tunings with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Accurate pitch detection
  • Automatic string detection
  • Visual guitar headstock display
  • Built-in metronome
  • Supports multiple tunings
  • Distraction-free design
Features
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Tune your guitar fast with a clean, accurate tuner that just works. GTuner listens through your iPhone's mic and shows exactly which string you're playing and how to bring it into tune with a big note display, a smooth needle meter, a precise cents readout, and a satisfying green "in tune" lock. A photo-real guitar headstock lights up the string you're tuning, so you always know which peg to turn. Everything runs entirely on your device. The mic is never recorded, and nothing is ever sent anywhere — no account, no ads, no tracking. FEATURES • Automatic string detection — just play, and GTuner finds the string • Tap any string to tune it manually • Cent-accurate pitch detection with a clear, responsive meter • Guitar-headstock visual that highlights the active string • Built-in metronome — adjustable tempo, tap tempo, time signatures, accented downbeat • Clean, distraction-free design TUNINGS Standard, Drop D, and Half Step Down are free forever — along with the full tuner and metronome. Unlock 12 more power and open tunings with a single one-time purchase (no subscription): Whole Step Down, Drop C#, Drop C, Drop B, Open G, Open D, Open E, Open C, Open A, Open D Minor, Open G Minor, and DADGAD. Private by design. On-device by default. Tune up and play.

Screenshots

RastaTune3 screens
GTuner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RastaTune at 5.0 against GTuner's 4.0. RastaTune also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. GTuner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RastaTune asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RastaTune holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RastaTune versus GTuner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRastaTuneGTuner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDAMIAN ALEXANDER STEVENSJames Jordan

In-app purchases

None

RastaTune

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GTuner

One-time1
  • Unlock All Tunings$4.99

Questions

Is RastaTune free?
RastaTune is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GTuner free?
GTuner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RastaTune or GTuner?
RastaTune is rated higher. RastaTune averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GTuner averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RastaTune or GTuner have ads?
Neither RastaTune nor GTuner shows ads.

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