Tune My Cello vs Cello Tuner Basic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tune My Cello
This application assists in tuning a cello by ear. It plays the sound of each string when tapped, allowing for precise adjustments. A tuning fork tone is also available for reference.
- Tune cello by ear
- Tap strings for note playback
- Switch to tuning fork tone
- Pure octave-above tone
- Stop tone playback
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This simple app is designed to help you tune your cello by ear. Touch a string to let the note ring out as you tune up. You can also switch to a pure "tuning fork" tone, pitched an octave above. Tap to the left of the strings to stop the tone.
Cello Tuner Basic
Achieve precise cello tuning with this intuitive application. It offers ultra-accuracy, visual guidance, and automatic string identification, making it ideal for musicians of all levels. Advanced features and tuning forks are available through in-app purchases.
- Ultra-accurate frequency display (Hz)
- Adjustable A4 temperaments
- LED tuning indicator
- Automatic tuned string identification
- High sensitivity and fast response
- Tuning fork (IAP)
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Tune your cello instantly with exceptional accuracy! Perfect for beginners, students, orchestra players, and professionals. • Ultra-accurate — displays exact frequency in Hz • A4 temperaments from 392Hz–466Hz • Includes tuning fork & advanced settings (IAP) • High sensitivity and fast response • LED tuning indicator for intuitive visual guidance • Tuned string lights up automatically • Universal app for iPhone & iPad Please allow microphone access under: Settings > Privacy > Microphone. Questions or ideas? feedback@daikyoujulabs.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cello Tuner Basic at 4.3 against Tune My Cello's 2.5. Cello Tuner Basic also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (215 vs 13). Tune My Cello's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Cello Tuner Basic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Tune My Cello asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cello Tuner Basic holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cello Tuner Basic has 215 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Tune My Cello's written reviews are positive against 36% of Cello Tuner Basic's.
Tune My Cello ships an update every 15 months, Cello Tuner Basic every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tune My Cello | Cello Tuner Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (13 ratings) | 4.3 (215 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | 35.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 215 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guy Cockcroft | Pedro Daniel Macalupu Cumpen |
Customer experience
Tune My Cello
Cello Tuner Basic
In-app purchases
Tune My Cello
No in-app purchases
Cello Tuner Basic
- Remove ads$3.99
- A4 Calibrations 392Hz to 466Hz$3.99
- Settings$3.99
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- Tuning Fork$3.99
- Metronome$3.99
Questions
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