Comparison

GTuner vs Guitar Tuner

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

Head to head
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.

About

Guitar Tuner

Features
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Tune Your Guitar. Explore Chords. Keep Your Rhythm. Guitar Tuner: Smart Tuning brings essential guitar tools together in one simple and easy-to-use app. Tune your guitar, check notes, explore chord shapes, switch between tuning modes, and practice with a steady rhythm. Whether you're tuning before playing, practicing chords, or working on your timing, everything you need is right at your fingertips. Tune Your Guitar Tune your strings and follow the detected note while you play. The clean interface makes it easy to see what's happening and adjust your tuning as needed. Detect Notes Play a note and quickly see the detected result. Use it while checking individual strings, practicing notes, or getting familiar with your instrument. Explore Chords Discover chord shapes and keep useful chord information close while you practice. It's a simple way to explore different chords without leaving the app. Try Different Tuning Modes Experiment with different tuning options and switch between modes based on how you want to play. Great for players who like to explore different guitar setups. Practice Your Rhythm Keep your playing steady with the built-in rhythm feature. Use it during chord practice, scales, warm-ups, or regular playing sessions. Everything You Need in One Place Guitar tuning Note detection Chord shapes Multiple tuning modes Rhythm practice Simple and clean interface From your first tuning check to your daily practice session, Guitar Tuner: Smart Tuning gives you a convenient set of tools to help you spend less time setting up and more time playing. Tune. Practice. Play.

Screenshots

GTuner4 screens
Guitar Tuner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Guitar Tuner at none against GTuner's 1. Guitar Tuner also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price and ads 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. Guitar Tuner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
GTuner versus Guitar Tuner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGTunerGuitar Tuner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames JordanJyoti Ramolia

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GTuner

One-time1
  • Unlock All Tunings$4.99
None

Guitar Tuner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GTuner free?
GTuner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Guitar Tuner free?
Guitar Tuner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GTuner or Guitar Tuner have ads?
Neither GTuner nor Guitar Tuner shows ads.

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