Rembetika
Tuning Rebetiko Instruments
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Tuner for Rebetiko's traditional instruments. Real-time pitch detection, adjustable A4 reference, and an in-depth glossary of makams, tunings, and instruments.
Rembetika is a professional tuner crafted for the traditional instruments of Rebetiko — the soulful urban music of Greek and Anatolian port cities.
Whether you play bouzouki on a taverna stage, a baglamas at home, or an oud in a classical ensemble, Rembetika brings you accurate, cent-level pitch detection with the aesthetic and musical vocabulary these instruments deserve.
WHAT'S INSIDE
• 10 instruments covering the Rebetiko tradition: Bouzouki Trichordo and Tetrachordo, Baglamas, Tzouras, Lavta, Oud (Turkish / Arabic / Armenian tunings), Bağlama (Saz), Cura, Guitar and Violin.
• Real-time pitch detection using FFT — shows exact frequency in Hz and deviation in cents from the target note.
• Adjustable A4 reference between 415 and 465 Hz, with quick presets for 432, 440, 442 and 444 Hz.
• String selection for every instrument — tap the string you're tuning and the target frequency updates instantly.
• Eight languages throughout: English, Turkish, Greek, Spanish, Italian, Persian, Armenian and Arabic.
• Built-in glossary explaining the instruments, music theory (cents, octaves, temperament), makams (Hicaz, Rast, Uşşak, Hüseyni, Nihavent, Kürdi, Saba, Neva), and every app feature.
• Dark-first interface designed for stage, studio and rehearsal lighting.
FREE AND PRO
Free plan includes Bouzouki Trichordo and Baglamas — the heart of classical Rebetiko.
Rembetika Pro unlocks all 10 instruments, chord detection, and all future features. Available as monthly, yearly, or lifetime purchase.
PRIVACY FIRST
All audio is processed locally on your device. Nothing is recorded, stored, or uploaded. The microphone is used only for pitch detection and only while the tuner is active.
FOR WHOM
• Rebetiko musicians, students, and teachers
• Bouzouki, baglamas, tzouras and oud players
• Turkish folk musicians (bağlama, cura)
• Musicians exploring modal music, makam-based ensembles, and traditional Mediterranean repertoire
Rembetika is a labour of love for the music of Piraeus taverns, Smyrneika records, Istanbul meyhane nights, and every port in between. Tune in — and play on.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://rembetikaapp.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://rembetikaapp.com/privacy
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• Promo code support: redeem App Store offer codes from Settings → Plan
• Share and "Rate the App" buttons now link directly to the App Store page
• Updated download links on the website
• Five new languages added: Spanish, Italian, Persian, Armenian, Arabic
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The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Purchases
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Information
- Seller
- Alperen Derici
- Size
- 59.5 MB
- Category
- Music
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 7 more
- English, Arabic, Armenian, Greek, Italian, Persian, Spanish, Turkish
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Rembetika Pro $99.99
- Rembetika Pro $24.99
- Rembetika Pro $3.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Ali Alperen Derici All rights reserved.