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insTuner 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 iPhoneMac
insTuner offers several ways to read pitch, from a note display to spectrum analysis, alongside a tone generator. The free edition is narrower than the paid plan, which adds further tuning features and settings.
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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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| insTuner | JustATuner | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | insTuner: $3.99, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | eumlab.com | stohrermusic.com |
| On musical tuner apps | #15 of 32 | #11 of 32 |
insTuner: what it does well
- Five tuning modes, including Strobe and Spectrogram
- Tone generator offers four waveforms
- Spectrum supports logarithmic and linear scales
What to know first
- Free edition includes only Instant-Tuning and tone generation
- Mac app requires macOS 10.9 or later
- Paid plan costs $3.99, paid once
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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