Reviews of Mandolin Tuner - LikeTones

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List of user reviews and ratings for Mandolin Tuner - LikeTones

Total ratings

4.90 (Rating count: 1,066)

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Review summary

Reviewers consistently praise Mandolin Tuner - LikeTones for being easy to use, accurate, and free. They appreciate clear visuals, quick pitch feedback, and features like a metronome and frequency adjustments, plus the absence of ads or data collection. The primary drawback cited is auto mode instability, with pitch drift and occasional guidance that can push tuning too high, sometimes risking string damage. Overall, it's regarded as a reliable, lightweight tuner suitable for mandolin and other instruments, especially for those seeking a free, straightforward solution.

Pros

Easy to use and intuitive interface
Accurate and precise tuning with clear pitch feedback
Free to use (no payments, no registration or subscriptions)
Reliable and versatile across mandolin and other instruments
No ads and privacy-friendly (zero data collected)

Cons

Auto mode can be unstable, with pitch tracking drifting or jumping between strings
Tuning guidance can sometimes push pitches too high, risking string breakage
Occasional inconsistency in auto-detect vs manual mode causing confusion

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 4.50

All time rating average: 4.90

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6% (3)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-04-29	jr*****	This app is a great go-to when changing strings — unlike my little headstock tuners, this will guide you to being properly in tune. And so easy to use.
This app is a great go-to when changing strings — unlike my little headstock tuners, this will guide you to being properly in tune. And so easy to use.
2026-03-18	Pa*****	Precise auditory and visually
Precise auditory and visually
2026-02-23	Ge*****	Works really good
Works really good
2026-02-03	"t*****	Simply put, this app serves the purpose supremely! Outstanding.
Simply put, this app serves the purpose supremely! Outstanding.
2026-01-19	an*****	It kept saying higher than it broke
It kept saying higher than it broke
2026-01-10	>!*****	I have used all versions of this app for the instruments that I play, like violin, mandolin, acoustic and electric guitar, and it’s truly I have used all versions of this app for the instruments that I play, like violin, mandolin, acoustic and electric guitar, and it’s truly amazing. It’s so easy to use, and the fact that it’s entirely free and doesn’t require really anything is really great. I believe most apps nowadays should be like this company’s apps, though I do understand they need to make a salary, but that’s besides my point. I cannot recommend enough. amazing.
I have used all versions of this app for the instruments that I play, like violin, mandolin, acoustic and electric guitar, and it’s truly I have used all versions of this app for the instruments that I play, like violin, mandolin, acoustic and electric guitar, and it’s truly amazing. It’s so easy to use, and the fact that it’s entirely free and doesn’t require really anything is really great. I believe most apps nowadays should be like this company’s apps, though I do understand they need to make a salary, but that’s besides my point. I cannot recommend enough. amazing.
2026-01-06	ta*****	Legitimately free, easy to use, very helpful. I love this app!
Legitimately free, easy to use, very helpful. I love this app!
2026-01-03	Ha*****	The Mandolin Tuner app works great. It couldn’t be easier to use.
The Mandolin Tuner app works great. It couldn’t be easier to use.
2025-12-18	Ce*****	Easy to use
Easy to use
2025-12-04	Mi*****	It doesn’t get any better than this! Tell all your mandolin friends with smart phones… get on board!
It doesn’t get any better than this! Tell all your mandolin friends with smart phones… get on board!