Tuner by Piascore
Tuner by Piascore is an iPhone and iPad chromatic tuner and pitch pipe that uses the device microphone.
What Tuner by Piascore is
Tuner by Piascore is an iPhone and iPad chromatic tuner and pitch pipe that uses the device microphone. It supports notes from E1 to A8, with stated accuracy of ±0.01 semitone, or ±1 cent. Tuning views include a needle meter, 50-cent fine-tuning display, LED high-or-low indication, and a power spectrum indicator. A tone generator supplies reference notes, and automatic reference-note calibration is included. The app offers English, Solfège, and Northern European notation, transposition from -6 (F#) to +5 (F), and equal temperament, just intonation, and Kirnberger III temperaments. Alternate tunings and custom reference pitch are supported. The free Lite version differs from Full, which costs 4.99 USD once and adds custom temperaments, transposition, and notations. Current frequency display is listed for Full but not Lite. Strobe display and intonation monitoring are not included.
Good
- Supports E1 to A8 note range
- Stated accuracy is ±1 cent
- Includes pitch pipe and reference calibration
- Offers alternate tunings and custom pitch
- Free Lite version available
Watch out
- Current frequency display is not in Lite
- Strobe display is unavailable
- Intonation monitoring is unavailable
- Full costs 4.99 USD once
Who it suits
It suits musicians tuning instruments on iPhone or iPad, especially those needing multiple notations, temperaments, transposition, or a tone generator.
Verdict
Tuner by Piascore covers chromatic tuning, reference tones, and several notation and temperament choices. Choose between the free Lite feature set and the 4.99 USD Full version based on the additional controls required.
Plans and prices
From Tuner by Piascore's own pricing page, checked 10 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Full | $4.99, paid once | Paid version; adds custom temperaments, transposition, and notations |
| Lite | Free | Tuner Lite; feature set differs from Full |
The facts
Each one read from Tuner by Piascore's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Accuracy
- The maker states accuracy of ±0.01 semitone (±1 cent).checked 10 Oct 2001
- Current frequency
- Current frequency display is listed among the features available in the Full version, but not Lite.checked 10 Oct 2001
- Display
- It has a needle meter, a 50-cent fine-tuning display, an LED high/low indicator, and a power spectrum indicator.checked 10 Oct 2001
- Instrument fit
- Piascore says the tuner is designed to fit into any kind of music.checked 10 Oct 2001
- Purpose
- A chromatic instrument tuner and pitch pipe that uses the built-in microphone on iPhone or iPad.checked 10 Oct 2001
- Security and privacy
- Apple’s listing says the developer reports that the app does not collect data; Apple notes that this information has not been verified by Apple.checked 10 Oct 2001
- Support
- For app problems, Piascore directs users to Feedback or Contact in the app’s Settings.checked 10 Oct 2001
- Supported range
- The supported note range is E1 to A8.checked 10 Oct 2001
- Tone generator
- It includes a pitch pipe or tone generator and automatic reference-note calibration.checked 10 Oct 2001
- Tuning options
- The page lists English, Solfège, and Northern European notation; transposition from -6 (F#) to +5 (F); and temperaments including equal temperament, just intonation, and Kirnberger III.checked 10 Oct 2001
The company
- Company
- Piascore says it was founded in 2010 and lists its address in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.checked 10 Oct 2001
Where it runs
- Platforms
- The maker describes use on iPhone and iPad; the App Store listing says it requires iOS 14 or later and iPadOS 14 or later.checked 10 Oct 2001
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