- Home
- Metronome Apps
- Yamaha Guitar Tuner
Yamaha Guitar Tuner
Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
What it is
Yamaha Guitar Tuner is a free smartphone app for tuning acoustic, classical nylon-string, and electric guitars. It offers preset and chromatic tuner modes, with alternate settings such as half-step down and Drop C in the preset mode. Opening the app starts tuning immediately, and a large gauge shows the difference between the detected pitch and the target. Sound and animation indicate when the pitch is correct. The app is described as usable offline and is available for Android and iOS through Google Play and the App Store. Yamaha says it is suitable for beginners through experienced players and is distributed globally in English and Japanese. Google Play reports that the developer says no data is shared with third parties. The app may collect location, personal information, and three other data types; data is encrypted in transit, and deletion requests are accepted. Support is listed at [email protected]. Yamaha is headquartered in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan.
For and against
For
- Free Android and iOS app
- Preset and chromatic tuning modes
- Alternate tunings included
- Works offline
- Immediate tuning with visual feedback
Against
- May collect location and personal information
- Available languages listed as English and Japanese
- No free trial, because the app is free
The verdict
Yamaha Guitar Tuner provides straightforward preset and chromatic tuning for several guitar types. Its offline operation, alternate tunings, and visual and audio feedback cover common tuning needs without a listed charge.
Who it suits
Yamaha Guitar Tuner suits guitarists from beginners through experienced players who want preset or chromatic tuning on Android or iOS. Offline use makes it practical when an internet connection is unavailable.
Plans and prices
Free
Free app
Read 9 Oct 2026 · yamaha.com
On the record
- Alternate tunings
- The preset tuner includes alternate tunings such as half-step down and Drop C.play.google.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Audience
- Yamaha describes the app as suitable for beginners through experienced players.yamaha.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Distribution and languages
- Yamaha says the app is available globally through the App Store and Google Play, in English and Japanese.yamaha.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- The Google Play listing describes the app as usable offline.play.google.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Pitch display
- A large gauge shows pitch differences at a glance.yamaha.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Google Play says the developer reports no data shared with third parties; the app may collect location, personal information, and three other data types, encrypts data in transit, and accepts deletion requests.play.google.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Guitar Tuner is a smartphone app for tuning guitars.yamaha.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Quick start
- The app has simple controls and starts tuning immediately when opened.yamaha.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The Google Play listing provides the support email [email protected].play.google.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Supported guitars
- Yamaha lists acoustic, classical nylon-string, and electric guitars as supported instruments.yamaha.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Tuner modes
- It includes preset and chromatic tuners.yamaha.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Tuning feedback
- Sound and animation indicate when the pitch is correct.yamaha.com · read 9 Oct 2026
