# ♪♫ Bugle ♪♫ > Pocket-sized bugle simulator with microphone and touch controls for playing calls. (iPhone/iPad app by Joseph Kumph.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugle/id307861079 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Joseph Kumph](https://appshunter.io/developer/287056411) - Category: Music - Price: Free - Rating: 2.53/5 from 1,802 App Store ratings · 42 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 2.2 · 7 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2009-03-27 - Data updated: 2026-07-02 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugle/id307861079/reviews.md ## What is ♪♫ Bugle ♪♫? Get it while its free! A pocket sized Bugle you can play real Bugle calls on! Tap the screen or blow in the mic to play. Point up or down for different notes. The notes are arranged as a clock face, with 5pm the lowest note, and 11am the highest. To play taps (the "funeral" call), play through these clock positions: 4-4-3 4-3-2 4-3-2 4-3-2 4-3-2 3-2-1 2-3-4 4-4-3 4-4-3 ## Key features - Play real bugle calls - Tap screen to play notes - Blow into mic to play notes - Clock face note arrangement - Play "taps" bugle call ## Recent user reviews (10 of 42) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugle/id307861079/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Won't Play on IPhone 5 *2013-01-29, version 0* This use to be my go to IPhone music app. Now I use pianist and harmonica. The developer is too dumb for words They have not done an update since 2009. If they Simply did an update and charged a dollar they would be millionaires overnight because it's a good app. If u a dev and looking for a simple money maker. These guys just gave you a clear shot. See my old 5 star review below: Best thing since sliced bread Works like it says. Sounds great! I played taps like when I was in the Army. My son thinks it is amazing. I told him to tell his girl friend to try that on a Blackberry. LoL I will buy your trumpet next, so I can play when the saint go marching in. ;-) I'm in music heaven now ### 1/5 — Really? *2010-11-29, version 0* Fix it so it will work on iPod touch. That's all I'm going to say. ### 1/5 — Waste *2010-11-20, version 0* Waste of time;( ### 1/5 — Wow *2010-10-08, version 0* It doesn't even play WOW ### 1/5 — Hate it *2010-09-29, version 0* I hate this app it wastes space it won't even play!!! ### 1/5 — Must FIX!!! *2010-07-04, version 0* Please fix this for the Itouch 3G it would be a lot better if it has sound! ### 1/5 — What up? *2010-06-03, version 0* This use to work great and I loved it, but now on my ipod touch, it doesn't make any sounds. PLEASE FIX!!!!!! ### 1/5 — Bad *2010-05-30, version 0* This doesn't work at all. ### 1/5 — FAIL *2010-04-24, version 0* I wish I don't have to rate it because this app fails it doesn't even make sound ### 1/5 — Waste! *2010-01-16, version 0* total waste of space, it doesn't even actually make noise for the ipod touch. want more stars, then FIX ## Frequently asked questions about ♪♫ Bugle ♪♫ ### What does this app do? This app simulates a bugle, allowing you to play realistic bugle calls. You can play notes by tapping the screen or by blowing into your device's microphone. The app is designed to be a pocket-sized bugle for easy access and practice. ### How do I play notes on the bugle simulator? You can play notes in two ways: by tapping the screen or by blowing into your device's microphone. The notes are arranged like a clock face, with different positions corresponding to different pitches. For example, 5 PM is the lowest note and 11 AM is the highest. ### Can I play the "taps" bugle call with this app? Yes, you can play the "taps" bugle call. The app provides specific clock positions to play through to perform this well-known funeral call. The sequence is detailed in the app's description. ### Is this app free to use? Yes, the app is currently available for free. There are no in-app purchases or ads mentioned, suggesting a completely free experience for users. ### What devices is this app compatible with? While specific compatibility details are not provided, the app utilizes the device's microphone and touch screen. It is likely designed for modern smartphones and tablets that support these features. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 1.01 — 2009-03-27 Fix for iPod Touch! ## Apps similar to ♪♫ Bugle ♪♫ | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [99 Bottles!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/99-bottles/id346204860) | 5.0 (137) | Free | Music | | [Metronome: Tap Tempo & BPM](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronome-tap-tempo-and-bpm/id1498068907) | 4.7 (264) | Free | Music | | [Composer monophonic oldstyle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/composer-monophonic-oldstyle/id861895974) | 3.0 (3) | Free | Music | | [2 and 4: Voice Metronome](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-and-4-voice-metronome/id946912328) | 4.7 (457) | Free | Music | | [Pocket Bard](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-bard/id6444221555) | 4.8 (1,066) | Free | Music | ## More apps by Joseph Kumph - [iFlipr Flashcards Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iflipr-flashcards-lite/id288167168) - [iDie](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idie/id304759586) - [Dinggggggg! ♪♫](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinggggggg/id306763888) - [A Bright Idea](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-bright-idea/id307944317) - [ⓕⓡⓔⓔ dılɟ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dl/id407085223) All apps by Joseph Kumph: https://appshunter.io/developer/287056411 ## Related topics [the bugle app](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/the-bugle-app) · [bugle](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bugle) · [10 startups](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/10-startups) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-02.*