Best 5 String Banjo Tuner Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our 5 string banjo tuner list covers 248+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top 5 String Banjo Tuner Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Banjo Tuner - LikeTonesBanjo Tuner - LikeTonesFree5.0★ (2.6K)NoNoAug 2026
2Banjo TunerBanjo TunerFree4.4★ (386)YesNoAug 2026
3GuitarTuna: Tune & Play GuitarGuitarTuna: Tune & Play GuitarFree4.8★ (147K)YesYesSep 2026
4BanjoTuner - Tuner for BanjoBanjoTuner - Tuner for BanjoFree4.0★ (44)YesYesAug 2026
5Banjo TunerBanjo TunerFree1.0★ (2)YesYesAug 2026
6X Banjo Tuner ProX Banjo Tuner ProFree2.3★ (4)NoYesMay 2026
7Fender Tune: Guitar Tuner AppFender Tune: Guitar Tuner AppFree4.8★ (149K)YesNoSep 2026
8Banjo Tuner – XTuner PROBanjo Tuner – XTuner PROFreeYesYesMay 2026

Top Picks for 5 String Banjo Tuner

Banjo Tuner - LikeTones#1

Banjo Tuner - LikeTones by Vladislav Sonkin

Tune Banjo
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
5.0😊(2.6K ratings)
Free
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This app offers a professional and precise banjo tuning experience with real sound samples. It features automatic note detection for faster tuning and a variety of customizable settings to suit individual needs. Enjoy offline functionality and regular updates for optimal performance.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and intuitive to use
  • 🚀 Accurate tuning
  • 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases
  • 💡 Variety of tuning options

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with string detection
  • 🐛 Some users reported difficulty with certain tunings
Banjo Tuner#2

Banjo Tuner by Alvin Yu

Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.4😐(386 ratings)
FreeAds
Banjo Tuner screenshot 1

This application provides standard tuning notes for the 5-string banjo. It's a simple tool designed to help banjo players achieve accurate tuning.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use interface
  • 🎵 Plays correct tuning notes accurately
  • 💰 Free app with no cost
  • ⚡ Quick and lightweight download

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App frequently doesn't work or produce sound
  • ⏱️ Notes cut off too quickly to adjust tuning
  • 📢 Excessive ads cluttering the interface
GuitarTuna: Tune & Play Guitar#3

GuitarTuna: Tune & Play Guitar by Yousician Ltd

Chords, Tabs & Lyrics to Songs
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.8😊(147K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#12in Music
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This app helps you tune various string instruments, learn songs with interactive tutorials and personalized feedback, and access a vast library of chords and tabs. It also includes practice tools like a metronome and chord games.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎶 Accurate tuning
  • 💪 Versatile for multiple instruments
  • 🎓 Helpful for beginners

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Paywall for alternate tunings
  • 📢 Intrusive ads and subscription prompts
  • 🔍 Inconsistent tuning accuracy

More 5 String Banjo Tuner apps to explore

4
BanjoTuner - Tuner for Banjo
BanjoTuner - Tuner for Banjo
BanjoTuner - Tuner for Banjo
Precise & Easy Plus metronome
Free

Tune your banjo with precision using a variety of modes for 4, 5, and 6-string instruments. Includes a metronome with customizable beats and subdivisions to aid practice.

4, 5, and 6-string banjo tuning18 tuning modesA4 frequency adjustment
🎵 Music
(44)
free with in-app purchases
5
Banjo Tuner
Banjo Tuner
Banjo Tuner
by Kartika Ardiani
Free

This app provides real-time, accurate pitch feedback to help you tune your banjo confidently. It offers color-coded guidance and confirmation tones, designed specifically for standard G tuning. Works offline with a distraction-free interface.

Real-time pitch feedbackColor-coded tuning guidanceConfirmation tone for perfect pitch
🎵 Music
(2)
free with in-app purchases
6
X Banjo Tuner Pro
X Banjo Tuner Pro
X Banjo Tuner Pro
Professional Banjo Tuning
Free

This professional tuner app accurately identifies banjo strings and frequency deviations in cents. It filters out interference sounds, making it easy to tune 4, 5, and 6-string banjos.

Tunes 4, 5, and 6-string banjosAccurate frequency identificationDeviation in cents displayed
🔧 Utilities
(4)
free with in-app purchases
7
Fender Tune: Guitar Tuner App
Fender Tune: Guitar Tuner App
Fender Tune: Guitar Tuner App
Chords, Scales and Metronome
Free

This app offers precision tuning for guitar, bass, and ukulele with multiple modes and customizable options. It also provides a comprehensive suite of practice tools, including chord and scale libraries, and metronome functionality.

Precision auto-tune modeManual and chromatic tuning26 alternate and custom tunings
🎵 Music
(149K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Banjo Tuner – XTuner PRO
Banjo Tuner – XTuner PRO
Banjo Tuner – XTuner PRO
Accurate Banjo Tuner App
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
9
Tun3r: Instrument Tuner
Tun3r: Instrument Tuner
Tun3r: Instrument Tuner
Tun3r: Instrument Tuner
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
10
Instrument Tuner - Simplituner
Instrument Tuner - Simplituner
Instrument Tuner - Simplituner
by Colin Hermack
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
11
Guitar Tuner - Simply Tune
Guitar Tuner - Simply Tune
Guitar Tuner - Simply Tune
Ads Free, Everything Unlocked
Free

This app provides a user-friendly and accurate way to tune various stringed instruments. It offers step-by-step visual guidance, auto and manual tuning modes, and an essential chord library for learning songs.

Instrument tuning (guitar, bass, ukulele)Step-by-step visual guidanceAuto-tune mode
🎵 Music
(102K)
free with in-app purchases
12
insTuner Free - Chromatic Tuner
insTuner Free - Chromatic Tuner
insTuner Free - Chromatic Tuner
by Polybeat PTE. LTD.
Free

This app offers precise chromatic tuning for a wide range of musical instruments. It features an intuitive interface with a unique note wheel and tone generator, supporting various input modes for accurate tuning.

Chromatic tuning±1/1000 semitone precisionFixed note wheel display
🎵 Music
(5K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Your Banjo Tuner
Your Banjo Tuner
Your Banjo Tuner
Banjo Tuner - Tune your banjo
Free

Easily tune your banjo using your device's microphone or by listening to provided reference sounds. This application offers a straightforward method for achieving accurate banjo tuning.

Microphone tuningReference sound playbackSimple interface
🎵 Music
(2)
ad-supported
14
Tuner Lite by Piascore
Tuner Lite by Piascore
Tuner Lite by Piascore
The Ultimate Chromatic Tuner
Free

This app provides accurate chromatic tuning for a wide range of musical instruments using your device's microphone. It features a responsive needle meter, pitch pipe, and automatic calibration for precise tuning. An optional full version offers advanced features.

Chromatic instrument tuningBuilt-in microphone supportNeedle meter display
🎵 Music
(9.9K)
free with in-app purchases
15
RightTune Easy Guitar Tuner
RightTune Easy Guitar Tuner
RightTune Easy Guitar Tuner
Bass Banjo Ukulele Tuner
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
16
Guitar Tuner - Ukulele & Bass
Guitar Tuner - Ukulele & Bass
Guitar Tuner - Ukulele & Bass
DoubleTune: Tune Violin & More
Free

This app offers precise tuning for a wide variety of string instruments, including guitars, ukuleles, violins, and cellos. It features smart tuning safeguards, chord learning games, and ear training exercises to enhance musical skills for all levels.

Precise instrument tuningTune Guard™ safety featureChord learning games
🎵 Music
(7.5K)
subscription
17
Vocaberry Tuner
Vocaberry Tuner
Vocaberry Tuner
Fast and accurate tuner
Free

This app provides fast and accurate tuning for a wide range of string instruments, including guitar, ukulele, and banjo. It features automatic string detection and visual prompts to guide you, working offline without an internet connection.

Chromatic tuner with precise pitch detectionSupports guitar, ukulele, banjo, and moreAutomatic string detection
🎵 Music
(0)
free
18
Banjo Tuner Professional
Banjo Tuner Professional
Banjo Tuner Professional
Tune with precision and ease!
$14.99

This application provides precise and rapid banjo tuning for musicians of all skill levels. It features an intuitive interface with visual indicators and displays exact sound frequencies in Hz for optimal accuracy.

Precise Hz frequency displayInstant and fast tuningHigh responsiveness and sensitivity
🎵 Music
(33)
paid
19
Banjo Tuner Rhythm
Banjo Tuner Rhythm
Banjo Tuner Rhythm
online banjo tuner
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
20
Pano Tuner Lite
Pano Tuner Lite
Pano Tuner Lite
Guitar, violin, cello & piano
Free

This application listens to your instrument's sound and displays its pitch, allowing for accurate tuning by showing the deviation from the desired note. It offers a wide pitch sensor range and customizable settings for concert-A frequency and sensitivity.

Listens to instrument sound and displays pitchAccurate tuning via offset from desired pitchQuick and sensitive response
🎵 Music
(7.6K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about 5 String Banjo Tuner

What are the best 5 string banjo tuner apps for iPhone?
Banjo Tuner - LikeTones tops our 5 string banjo tuner apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 2.6K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top 5 string banjo tuner apps we rank are free to download, including Banjo Tuner - LikeTones and Banjo Tuner.
Banjo Tuner - LikeTones has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 248+ 5 string banjo tuner apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app provides a professional and precise way to tune your banjo. It uses a unique algorithm designed specifically for banjos and offers real sound samples to help you match the correct pitch. The app also features automatic note detection for faster tuning and works offline.
Key features include a professional tuning algorithm for high precision, the ability to tune using real banjo sounds, fast automatic note detection, and a variety of settings such as different tuning variations, dark mode, notation language, and reference frequency. It also supports offline use and receives regular updates.