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Tuning fork vs Signal Generator: catalog facts
Tuning forkSignal Generator
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

Android Android
  • Plays a reference tone on demand
  • Simple and focused on tuning by ear
  • Wide range from 0.1 Hz to 25 kHz
  • Fine sliders for frequency and level
  • No visual pitch detection like a chromatic tuner
  • Documentation is a short wiki page
  • Output quality depends on the phone's audio hardware
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: GPL-3.0-only
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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