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ChromTuner vs GuitarTunePro
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 iPhoneMacWeb
ChromTuner offers detailed tuning and metronome options in its Mac app, alongside free browser and iPhone versions. Its stated Mac requirements and microphone limitation in noisy settings are worth considering.
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GuitarTunePro pairs microphone-based tuning with several instrument presets and additional music tools. Its stated accuracy results come from synthesized signals, not tests with real instruments or microphones.
Visit GuitarTuneProThe facts
| ChromTuner | GuitarTunePro | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Chromatic Tuner for macOS: $6.99, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | chromtuner.com | guitartunepro.com |
| On musical tuner apps | #5 of 32 | #9 of 32 |
ChromTuner: what it does well
- Pitch detection spans A0 to C8.
- Offers four display styles.
- Includes 15 instrument presets and eight temperaments.
- Metronome includes tap tempo and multiple meters.
- Mac app makes no outbound network connections.
What to know first
- Mac version requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later.
- No iPad-native version of the iPhone app.
- Full-band rehearsals and noisy stages can hinder room-mic tuning.
GuitarTunePro: what it does well
- Supports multiple guitar and bass string counts.
- Includes alternate tuning presets.
- Works offline after its first load.
- Processes audio on the user’s device.
- Core tuner has no ads or signup requirement.
What to know first
- No free trial is offered.
- Real guitars and microphones were not tested in the site’s accuracy tests.
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