ChromTuner vs JustATuner

ChromTuner7.8Visit JustATuner7.4Visit

Higher score ChromTuner #4 in Musical Tuner Apps 7.8/10 Free plan · paid from $6.99 Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit ChromTuner

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JustATuner #5 in Musical Tuner Apps 7.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit JustATuner

• ChromTuner fits best

  Users wanting a free strobe tuner on Apple devices

• JustATuner fits best

  Desktop users exploring advanced intonation

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Side by side

Feature	ChromTuner 7.8/10 Visit ↗	JustATuner 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.8	7.4
Ranking	#4 in Musical Tuner Apps	#5 in Musical Tuner Apps
Best for	Users wanting a free strobe tuner on Apple devices	Desktop users exploring advanced intonation
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Web, macOS, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo
Features ChromTuner 4/5 · JustATuner 3/5
Strobe display	✓	✓
Alternate tunings	✓ (best)	Not published
Custom reference pitch	✓	✓
Intonation monitoring	—	✓ (best)
Offline mode	✓ (best)	Not published
Specs
Available platforms	Desktop	Desktop
Our review
Pros	Free browser and iPhone tuning options Strobe displays, alternate tunings, and custom A4 calibration Offline native detection with macOS and Apple Watch support	12-wheel chromatic stroboscopic tuner with live cents readout Just-intonation drones with selectable roots, voicings, and sounds Free, open-source support for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Cons	Paid features are split across macOS and iPhone Pro plans Free iPhone version limits presets and string tracking No intonation monitoring feature	Desktop-only coverage excludes phone and tablet tuning The broad visualizer set may feel excessive for basic tuning Advanced bias and transposition controls require focused setup
Our verdict	ChromTuner is a chromatic tuning suite for musicians who want browser access, native Apple apps, or both. The free browser tuner covers chromatic tuning, YIN pitch detection, and an LED meter. On iPhone, the free app adds Standard E and… Read the review →	JustATuner is a free, open-source desktop tuner for musicians who want more than a basic pitch indicator. Its core is a 12-wheel chromatic stroboscopic tuner, supported by configurable reference pitch, transposition for concert, B♭, E♭,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ChromTuner — where it wins

  • Free browser and iPhone tuning options
  • Strobe displays, alternate tunings, and custom A4 calibration
  • Offline native detection with macOS and Apple Watch support

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid features are split across macOS and iPhone Pro plans
  • Free iPhone version limits presets and string tracking
  • No intonation monitoring feature

• JustATuner — where it wins

  • 12-wheel chromatic stroboscopic tuner with live cents readout
  • Just-intonation drones with selectable roots, voicings, and sounds
  • Free, open-source support for Windows, macOS, and Linux

  Where it doesn't

  • Desktop-only coverage excludes phone and tablet tuning
  • The broad visualizer set may feel excessive for basic tuning
  • Advanced bias and transposition controls require focused setup

• ChromTuner7.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $6.99

  A focused tuner suite for Apple users who want strobe tuning and offline access.

  Visit ChromTunerFull verdict →
• JustATuner7.4/10 · Free plan

  A deep, free tuner for desktop musicians working beyond basic pitch matching.

  Visit JustATunerFull verdict →