If you play the guitar then chances are that every now and then you will have to whip out a tuner as guitars do go out of tune occasionally. Portable tuners and tuning apps have been around for a while now, but if you’re the proud owner of an Android Wear smartwatch, then perhaps atHandTuner could be of interest to you.
What makes atHandTuner different from the plethora of tuner apps available is the fact that it can be downloaded and installed on an Android Wear device. This means that essentially you would have a tuner with you on your wrist wherever you go. This might come in handy when your smartphone runs out of battery or in those instances where you find yourself in need of a tuner.
So how does atHandTuner fare compared to an actual tuner? For those who might be worried that it might not be as accurate as regular tuners, it certainly doesn’t seem to be the case. Cameron Summerson over at Android Police has taken the tuner out for a spin and based on his findings, it seems that atHandTuner is just as accurate as a regular tuner.
It also comes with a “clip on” mode that allows you to strap your watch to the headstock of the guitar and tune your guitar that way too, which could come in handy for those who prefer headstock tuners. The app is priced at $1.45 and if you’d like to get your hands on it, head on over to the Google Play Store for the download.
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