VITALtuner Pro vs BendLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VITALtuner Pro
This app offers professional-grade tuning for a wide range of instruments, catering to both beginners and experienced musicians. It features multiple tuning modes, extensive instrument presets, and advanced options for precise intonation.
- State-of-the-art Tuning Engine
- 130 standard and alternate tunings
- 4 unique tuning modes (Advanced, Easy, Stage, Bright)
- Transposition for down-tuning or capo use
- Concert A calibration with 3 decimal point accuracy
- Sweeter Tunings for balanced intonation
- Extensive historical and contemporary temperaments
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“I’ve never been inspired by a tuner before.” – The Guitar Journal Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, VITALtuner is simply the best way to tune your instrument. Why? Keep reading and we promise to not disappoint! “The guitar settings options will get you excited...superior design” – Guitar Adventures “Incredibly accurate, very easy to use, and super reliable…the best I’ve ever used” – Award-winning guitarist John Huldt “Honestly, the BEST tuner I have ever seen. Incredible technology!” “This app blows everything else out of the water” “There is no other tuning app which has the breadth of options that VITALtuner has. This will be the only tuner anyone needs” - App Store reviews COMPLETE TUNING SOLUTION • Just bought your first mandolin and don’t have the slightest idea how to tune it? • Want to down-tune your guitar and play along with Jimi? • About to go onstage and perform Beethoven’s Violin Concerto? • In the studio and the producer is asking for an alternate banjo tuning? • Interested in exploring an obscure temperament for your harpsichord? With VITALtuner the above scenarios are covered with ease. And there is so much more you can do. MOBILE TUNING DONE RIGHT VITALtuner is designed for unsurpassed professional tuning accuracy that you can use seamlessly in any musical setting. A truly universal tuner for all instruments with a state-of-the-art Tuning Engine designed from the ground up to cover the widest range of pitches. From a low C extension on a double bass to a high C on a piccolo, you’re covered! TUNING MODES - LIKE 4 TUNERS IN 1 4 unique modes designed to cover any musical settings you may find yourself in, regardless of your skill level. • Advanced Mode - Unmatched tuning accuracy with a virtual needle that has been perfected for fluid movement and intuitive tuning. • Easy Mode - Great for beginners, it offers extra help tuning. Virtual LEDs provide steadier movement for effortless and quick tuning. • Stage Mode - Same feel and accuracy as Advanced Mode, but designed to be viewed from a distance. Always clearly visible, on a music stand or across the stage. • Bright Mode - Designed for outdoor use when direct sunlight makes screens hard to see. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS • Tuning Engine – State-of-the-art digital signal processing available only with VITALtuner. Accuracy and pitch detection on par with piano technician tuners worth thousands for dollars. • Instrument Tunings - 130 standard and alternate tunings spanning 40 instruments. Choose your instrument and target tuning, and Guide Notes will help you tune. • Transposition - Tune down or with a capo. • Concert A Calibration - Set concert pitch with 3 decimal point accuracy. • Sweeter Tunings - Tuning offsets that are tailored for specific instruments to produce a more balanced intonation. • Temperaments - The largest number of thoroughly researched historical and contemporary temperaments. • Custom Offsets - Save custom tuning offsets. Add your own Temperaments and Sweeter Tunings. • Pitch Generator - Play highly accurate reference pitches using a familiar keyboard layout. Reflects A4 calibration & offsets. • Concert Pitch Notation - See detected pitch displayed in standard music notation. • SPL (Decibel) Meter • Peak Meter
BendLab
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BendLab is a simple, focused MIDI controller for Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheel on iPhone and iPad. TWO CONTROLS. MORE EXPRESSION. • Pitch Bend returns to center when released. • Mod Wheel (CC 1) holds its value or automatically returns to zero. • MIDI channel selection from 1 to 16. • Bluetooth MIDI connectivity with compatible devices and apps. • Sends to compatible MIDI outputs provided by the system, including wired connections when supported by your device, cables and adapters. • Portrait and landscape layouts. • Customizable control color, with blue as the default. • Automatically follows your device's language settings. MADE FOR PLAYING A minimal interface without ads, an account or a subscription. Open, connect and use the controls to add expression to your compatible virtual instrument, keyboard or music software. IMPORTANT BendLab sends MIDI messages; it does not generate sound. Your destination instrument or software must receive and respond to Pitch Bend and/or CC 1. Wired connectivity depends on each device's MIDI capabilities, cables and adapters. Bluetooth MIDI does not transmit Bluetooth audio. Support: contato@dedealbano.com Privacy: https://dedealbano.com/bendlab-politica-de-privacidade/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: BendLab at $2.99 against VITALtuner Pro's $4.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support 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
VITALtuner Pro costs $4.99 and BendLab $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | VITALtuner Pro | BendLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (30 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Otreus Inc. | Daniel Albano |
In-app purchases
VITALtuner Pro
No in-app purchases
BendLab
No in-app purchases









