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BOSS Tuner App vs JustATuner
Both stand on musical tuner apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhone
BOSS Tuner App combines instrument tuning and singing pitch checks with reference tones and adjustable appearance. Microphone access is essential to its tuning function.
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Free plan LinuxMacWindows
JustATuner combines pitch detection, stroboscopic displays, and drone-based intonation practice in a free desktop app. Check the platform requirements and be prepared for an operating-system warning because the app is unsigned.
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| BOSS Tuner App | JustATuner | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | boss.info | stohrermusic.com |
| On musical tuner apps | #7 of 32 | #11 of 32 |
BOSS Tuner App: what it does well
- Tunes guitars, basses, and other instruments
- Includes reference pitches for tuning by ear
- Allows skin and background color customization
- Available for Android and iOS devices
What to know first
- Requires microphone access to detect and display pitch
- Denying microphone access prevents pitch detection
JustATuner: what it does well
- Free and open-source desktop software
- Offers 12 pitch-class wheels with seven rings each
- Drone supports four voicings and two sound types
- Live meter reports interval and cents difference
- Available for Windows, Linux, and Apple Silicon macOS
What to know first
- Linux use requires PortAudio
- Linux binary may need executable permission
- Unsigned app may trigger an operating-system warning
- Maker recommends headphones when the drone is on
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