Pano Tuner Lite
Tune instruments with precision and accuracy
by Kaleloft Limited Liability Company
iPhone · iPad
Quick verdict
- What it is
- Pano Tuner Lite is a music tuning app that allows users to tune various instruments with precision and accuracy. It features historical temperaments, custom tunings, and a clear, readable meter.
- Best for
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- musicians
- music teachers
- At a glance
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- Free to download
Categories and search queries
Official categories
- Music
- Entertainment
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Key functions
| Function | Availability | Access | Scope | Evidence |
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| Free app | Yes | Free | — | Store published |
Screens
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Pricing & paywalls
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- Free
Ratings & reviews
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5/5New update is pretty!
I've used this app for years now, and it's always been an incredibly useful tool. Recently they got rid of the old radio aesthetic and switched to something more modern, and it looks super cool! I vouch 100% for this app as it's literally never let me down, and i've had more problems from my phones themselves over the years, or even my guitars, than I have for this app. Edit: While writing this, I found a paid, separate app, which has the old style. I think that's kinda funny, but clunky. Id love to see you guys take new photos of the app for the preview, maybe even the settings page!
JamesMartinelli · 6 Aug 2026
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4/5Works well but I have a complaint
PanoTuner is the most reliable free app that I have found. It will help you tune accurately, and I’ve been using it for years. However, they recently changed the layout in a way that does not make sense to me. Instead of a higher pitch being represented by the tuner going to the right side of the screen, the right sound now indicates lower pitches. This is contrary to how pianos are set up, to how any string instrument works, and how we are used to thinking of the musical alphabet as musicians (and how most other tuners on the market represent high and low). I do not understand this change and I wish it would go back to normal.
Upset Orchestra Teacher · 6 Aug 2026
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5/5Latest update a stunning improvement & overhaul, even without the paid version!
I must say, the older versions of this app left much to be desired— the tuner would frantically jump from frequency to frequency in a snappy hard-to-follow fashion, and pressing the “i” button (what is now the settings button) would simply crash the app on iOS 18. The app is now much smoother (and more stable) and now has a “note playback,” key changes, concert A calibration, and note labels (something that seems to be a cool unique feature of this particular tuner), all for free! The paid version also has its own impressive additional features, but the instruments I play that I have access to I do not play enough that they need the highly specialized, reliable, and versatile tuning that it provides in this chapter of my life. TL;DR: Great tuner! Get this one!
Engi-here · 6 Aug 2026
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5/5Liked It So Much, I Bought the Paid Version
I reached a point where I just could not stand my piano due to the middle section (where the kids bang out their music) being so out of tune. Tuner can’t get here for another week so I just needed something to get buy. I’m not a trained piano tech or tuner but I tried (in vain) to get that middle section at least close using the upper and lower registers as a point of reference but I just couldn’t figure it out well enough to get the temperament restored. Finally, desperate for at least a “survival” tuning to hold me until the pro can get here, I tried this app. After sampling the lower and upper registers, I could visually see how the octaves were stretched and could pick a point on the +/- measurement that followed the pattern. Lo and behold it worked! At least well enough to not hurt my ears until the pro can get hear and really get it dialed in. With the paid version I can get more precise visual range and expect it will become very helpful between visits from the pro tuner. If it can do a piano this well, I imagine it would be awesome for a guitar or violin.
MV Dave · 6 Aug 2026
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5/5Simple, accurate and reliable
I’ve played guitar for over 50 years and gone through several tuning apps over the last decade or so. I really like this one best. I’ve found it to be simple to use, and accurate, and adjustable to +/- 2, 5 or 10 cents. I find that for me, 2 cents is too sensitive, and 10 not quite accurate enough for my use. 5 cents has been my preferred setting and accurate enough for me to adjust my intonation when I don’t feel like pulling out my Korg with a meter and plugging in. This is definitely quicker from that standpoint. It works best when background noise is limited. Overall I’m delighted with Pano tuner and strongly recommend it.
Stratmandeville · 6 Aug 2026
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Versions
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1.2.11
* 64-bit support
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1.2.12
Regulated ad system Note: iOS 5 support has been dropped. Do not update if you use iOS 5.
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1.2.13
iPhone 6 Plus settings button issue fix on iOS 9
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1.2.14
This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. iPhone 6 Plus settings button issue fix on iOS 9
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1.2.15
Built to target the latest iOS versions
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2.0.0
Visual updates Sensitivity updates
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2.0.3
Brought the old design back Fixed issues on note orders
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2.0.5
Small bar orientation on low-to-high configuration fix
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2.0.8
More visible accidentals (sharps and flats) Configurable La - Si - Do and La - Ti - Do
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2.1.0
More detailed transpose descriptions
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2.1.1
Developer URL changes
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2.1.2
Fix for iOS 18 audio glitches
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2.2.1
• New portrait layout • Low reference tones are now audible • Cleaner, more accurate reference-tone playback • Visual polish and bug fixes
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2.2.11
Polish, by popular demand: the sharp and flat symbols are bigger and easier to read from a distance, settings changes now show on the dial the moment you return to it, and the Meter Direction setting also flips the pitch-trace graph. Thanks to the sharp-eyed players who wrote in!
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2.2.13
A treat for the detail-minded: optional octave numbers on the dial (like A#4 with a small subscript, in Settings), and a new Pitch Trace switch - turn the graph off for the classic landscape-only tuner many of you asked back. Plus a quick way to rate Pano Tuner in Settings. Thanks for tuning with us!
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2.2.14
Now speaking five more languages — Hebrew, Traditional Chinese, Ukrainian, Bengali, and Greek. We also gave the flat symbol a bigger, clearer look, kept the octave numbers steady while you tune, and made listening more reliable with a smoother dial — especially on older phones. Thanks for tuning with us!
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2.2.16
The needle now jumps straight to a new note instead of sweeping to it, so playing note after note keeps up with you. Thanks for tuning with us!
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2.2.17
Housekeeping in the free version's banner ads: rotating or resizing the screen no longer makes the app quietly re-request ads over and over, and the new ad now swaps in without a blank flicker. Less battery and data spent on ads, none of it on your tuning. Thanks for tuning with us!
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2.2.18
Softly played notes now register instantly — a gentle bow stroke or a quiet piano note switches the dial right away instead of holding the previous note. Thanks for tuning with us!
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2.2.21
Fixed the display staying locked on the previous note after tuning two strings together — bowed instruments like the violin now follow string changes correctly. Thanks to the player who wrote in with the exact recipe, and thanks for tuning with us!
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2.2.22
· 19 Jul 2026
A quick follow-up to last week's update: tuning the lowest piano keys is precise and responsive again — the new note-tracking logic could briefly misread deep bass strings as they faded. Thanks for the sharp reports, and thanks for tuning with us!
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2.2.3
Smoother, faster, more responsive tuning — especially on older devices — with a more stable meter and refinements under the hood. Thanks for using Pano Tuner!
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2.2.5
Now in your language! Pano Tuner is fully localized — note names, settings, and more. You can also reset all your settings to their defaults in one tap, while keeping any custom temperaments. Thanks for using Pano Tuner!
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2.2.7
Steadier tuning for plucked and struck instruments: when you tune a lyre, oud, harp, or similar, the needle now holds firmly on the note as it rings and fades, instead of drifting or jumping. Pano Tuner is now also available in more languages, including a right-to-left interface for Arabic, Urdu, and Persian. Plus a fix so the reference tone matches the note shown when you transpose. Thanks for using Pano Tuner!
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2.2.9
Better tuning with Bluetooth headphones: Pano Tuner now always listens through your device's own microphone, so tuning keeps working while your AirPods or headset play the sound. Also fixed: the tuner could stop responding after a phone call, Siri, or an alarm — it now picks right back up on its own — and the reference tone stays exactly on pitch when headphones connect or disconnect. Thanks for tuning with Pano Tuner!
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Availability by market
- US
Data quality & evidence
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- Independent summary published
- Last verified
- 6 Aug 2026
- Sources
- App Store