Fender Tune is a mobile tuner for guitar, bass, and ukulele on Android and iOS. Its free app provides Auto-Tune, Manual Tune, and Chromatic modes, plus 26 alternate tuning presets. Users can create custom tunings and save them to a Fender Connect profile; offline mode is listed. Tune Plus adds an interactive guitar chord library with more than 5000 shapes and variations, and a dynamic scale library for six-string guitar. Practice tools include 60 drum rhythms across six genres, tempo controls, a practice timer, time-signature customization, and a metronome. Tune Plus also offers visual tuning feedback and 65 non-standard tuning references from A=420Hz to A=460Hz. Access to Tune Plus requires signing in or creating a Fender account. Fender describes the app as suitable for musicians from beginners to professionals, and says it does not sell, rent, or loan personal information to third parties.
Who it is for
Fender Tune suits guitar, bass, and ukulele players looking for a mobile tuner. Tune Plus may also suit guitarists who want chord, scale, and rhythm practice tools.
What is good
- Free tuner has three tuning modes.
- Includes 26 alternate tuning presets.
- Users can save custom tunings to a profile.
- Offline mode is listed.
- Available on Android and iOS.
What to know first
- Tune Plus requires a Fender account.
- Scale library is for six-string guitar only.
- Chord and practice tools are part of Tune Plus.
Verdict
Fender Tune offers free tuning modes and alternate presets, with broader guitar practice tools in Tune Plus. Consider whether the account requirement and six-string scale-library limit fit your needs.
Get started with Fender Tune
- Open the Fender Tune website or find the app on Android or iOS.
- Install the app on your device.
- Use the free tuner, or sign in or sign up for a Fender account to access Tune Plus.
- Create custom tunings and save them to a Fender Connect profile if needed.
What the free plan stops at
The free plan is the tuner app. Tune Plus features require a Fender account; the scale library is limited to six-string guitar.
Questions about Fender Tune
Is Fender Tune free?
Yes. The Fender Tune plan is free. It includes the free tuner app.
Which platforms support Fender Tune?
Fender Tune is available on Android and iOS.
Can I use it offline?
Yes. Offline mode is listed.
What does Tune Plus include?
It includes more than 5,000 interactive guitar chord shapes and variations, a dynamic scale library for six-string guitar, rhythm tools, and expanded tuner feedback and references.
Do I need an account for Tune Plus?
Yes. You must sign in or sign up for a Fender account to access Tune Plus.
Who makes Fender Tune?
Fender provides the app and a support section for its iPhone and Android apps.
Fender Tune plans and pricing
All plansCompared on musical tuner apps
- Free plan
- Yes
- Alternate tunings
- Yes
- Custom reference pitch
- Yes
- Offline mode
- Yes
- Available platforms
- both
