Report updated Apr 18, 2026
Rocksmith Tuner
For guitar and bass players of all skill levels, ranging from beginners needing guidance to experts requiring precise intonation tools.
Rocksmith Tuner is a struggling education app that is completely free. With a 3.4/5 rating from 914 reviews, it struggles with user retention. Users particularly appreciate tuner accuracy, though connectivity issues remains a common concern.
What is Rocksmith Tuner?
Current Momentum
v2.12
This month's update includes: To see our latest song drops plus news, videos, and updates, follow us on Facebook, X (FKA Twitter), and Instagram @rocksmithplus & listen to our official playlists on Spotify under the 'Rocksmith' profile! Song availability may vary by region. • Performance optimizations and bug fixes
What makes this app unique?
What Does It Look Like?
What Are The Key Features?
High-precision tuning with 0.1-cent resolution and adjustable precision settings for experts.
Syncs with the Rocksmith+ service to provide real-time note detection and feedback using the device microphone.
String-by-string guided interface with audio previews to help newcomers tune instruments.
Includes over 30 presets for common and advanced guitar/bass tunings.
Supports acoustic and electric guitar and bass with specific headstock display options.
How much does it cost?
- Completely free tuner app with no ads
- Optional paid subscription for the separate Rocksmith+ service
The app is positioned as a free, high-utility tool to drive user acquisition and retention for the broader, subscription-based Rocksmith+ ecosystem.
Who Built It?
Ubisoft
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What do users think recently?
High confidence · 100 reviews analyzed · Based on 100 reviews. Signal may be noisy.
How did the latest release land?
What is the recent mood?
Recent user voice shows a upset sentiment. Users appreciate tuner accuracy and variety of tunings, but report connectivity issues and app crashes/stability.
What Users Love
What Frustrates Users
View the full user-sentiment analysis
Mood gauge, ratings & review-volume history, every praise / complaint / request, and sentiment over time.
What is the competitive landscape for Rocksmith Tuner?
How's The Education Market?
Market outlook for this category
Available very soon
The rivals identified
The outtake for Rocksmith Tuner
Strengths to defend, gaps to attack
Core Strengths
- High-precision chromatic engine
- Zero-cost/ad-free user experience
- Strong brand association with the Rocksmith method
Critical Frictions
- Critical stability and crash issues
- Poor network permission handling
- Negative sentiment trend
Growth Levers
- Capture users frustrated by competitor monetization
- Expand integration features to other platforms
Market Threats
- Established market leaders with better stability
- Social music platforms integrating tuning directly into creation workflows
Key Takeaways
Rocksmith Tuner is a struggling education app that is completely free. With a 3.4/5 rating from 914 reviews, it struggles with user retention. Users particularly appreciate tuner accuracy, though connectivity issues remains a common concern.
Where Is It Heading?
Stable
The report reflects a more mature competitive analysis and a narrowed focus on the core guitar/bass user base, while maintaining the existing technical and sentiment profile.