Pickaboo Tuner Support & FAQ

Your Tuning Companion - Need help? Find answers below or contact us directly.

About Pickaboo Tuner

Pickaboo Tuner is a fast, accurate chromatic tuner for iOS. Perfect for guitars, bass, ukulele, violin, and any other instrument.

Features

  • Real-time pitch detection
  • Smooth visual needle display
  • Waterfall visualization
  • Support for all notes (chromatic)
  • Optimized for string instruments
  • Clean, dark interface

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use the tuner?

  1. Open Pickaboo Tuner
  2. Play a note on your instrument
  3. Watch the needle - center means in tune!
  4. Adjust your tuning until the needle stays green

Why isn't the app detecting my instrument?

  • Make sure microphone permission is granted
  • Play closer to your device's microphone
  • Ensure you're in a quiet environment
  • For electric guitars, try playing unplugged or near an amp speaker

What instruments does it support?

Pickaboo Tuner works with any instrument! It's a chromatic tuner that detects all notes (A, A#, B, C, C#, D, D#, E, F, F#, G, G#).

Does the app work offline?

Yes! Pickaboo Tuner works completely offline. No internet required for tuning.

How do I adjust the reference pitch?

Go to Settings in the app to adjust the reference pitch from 432 Hz to 444 Hz. The default is 440 Hz (standard concert pitch).

Why is the tuner picking up background noise?

  • Try tuning in a quieter environment
  • Move closer to your device's microphone
  • Adjust the sensitivity in Settings if available
  • Mute other sound sources nearby

The needle is jumping around - what should I do?

  • Let the note ring out clearly
  • Avoid touching other strings while tuning
  • Make sure your strings aren't too old or worn
  • Play the note with consistent volume

Contact & Support

Having issues or suggestions? We'd love to hear from you!

Email: [email protected]

When contacting us, please include:

  • Your device model (e.g., iPhone 15)
  • iOS version (e.g., iOS 17.2)
  • App version
  • A detailed description of your issue

Feedback & Suggestions

We love hearing from musicians! If you have ideas for new features or improvements, please email us. Your feedback helps make Pickaboo better for everyone.

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