# Canntina - MacCann Concertina — Play the MacCann Concertina > Virtual MacCann-style duet concertina simulator with high-quality audio. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Eskin.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canntina-maccann-concertina/id360579654 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Michael Eskin](https://appshunter.io/developer/342739369) - Category: Music, Education - Price: Free - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 29 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2010-03-10 - Data updated: 2026-09-03 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canntina-maccann-concertina/id360579654/reviews.md ## What is Canntina? Canntina is a high-quality, easy-to-play, MacCann-style duet concertina. The button layout matches the center portion of the right side of a MacCann-style duet concertina, providing a Treble range from G4 to F#6 which can be transposed up or down up to one octave in semitone increments. To play, simply press the buttons. Multiple buttons may be pressed at the same time to play chords. Touch the '?' icon to show the note names for each button. Touch the "i" to bring up the settings page where you may transpose the pitch up or down up to one octave in semitone increments. Touch the number to the right of the transpose slider to reset the transpose to zero. When transposed, the note labels do not change, just the pitch produced. Uses extremely high-quality audio samples recorded from a real concertina. ## Key features - MacCann-style duet concertina simulation - High-quality audio samples - Adjustable pitch transposition - Chord playing capability - Note name display ## Recent user reviews (3 of 3) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canntina-maccann-concertina/id360579654/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Helpful for beginner *2015-06-14* I love this app. Very fun as a practice tool for a duet. I am a beginner so I like being able to easily see the key pattern to help get the song into my head and fingers. I had trouble with getting the sound to work at first but then realized I had my phone's mute button switched on. Silly mistake. Nice app. ### 1/5 — Not faithful to real concertina *2012-09-16* Unfortunately, it is not possible to play this app like a concertina. Standard Maccann fingering involves playing two buttons simultaneously with a single finger regularly. This app does not support that, so it is impossible to use standard Maccann chord patterns on this app. **Developer response:** Sorry, but that's just not possible with touch screen technology. ### 3/5 — Good but... *2010-05-03* Just what I wanted but it would be better if it started at the lower C like a Wheatstone. The top octave offered is less often used except for calling dogs! An option for this would be good. ## Frequently asked questions about Canntina ### What is Canntina? Canntina is a free application that simulates the MacCann-style duet concertina. It uses high-quality audio samples to provide a realistic playing experience on your device. ### Can I play chords on Canntina? Yes, you can play chords on Canntina by pressing multiple buttons simultaneously. This allows for richer musical expression within the simulation. ### How do I change the pitch on Canntina? You can transpose the pitch of Canntina up or down by one octave in semitone increments via the settings page. The note labels on the buttons will not change, only the sound produced. ### Does Canntina have ads? No, Canntina does not contain advertisements. It is a completely free application without any ad interruptions. ### What devices does Canntina support? Canntina is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed to run on these Apple mobile platforms. ### When was Canntina last updated? The latest version of Canntina was released on August 6, 2018. The app has been available since its initial release on March 10, 2010. ### What is the age rating for Canntina? Canntina has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 2.1.1 — 2018-08-06 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Resurrected the original app from 2010 and updated it for iOS 11. Touch the "i" to bring up the settings page where you may transpose the pitch up or down up to one octave in semitone increments. Touch the number to the right of the transpose slider to reset the transpose to zero. When transposed, the note labels do not change, just the pitch produced. ### 1.1 — 2010-03-30 Minor bug fix for potential stuck note issue. ### 1.0 — 2010-03-10 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Canntina | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [ChordsVault](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordsvault/id1024176980) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Music | | [Sight Reading Factory](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sight-reading-factory/id1046058520) | 2.7 (382) | Free | Music | | [LoopDeLoop](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopdeloop/id982766020) | 1.0 (2) | Free | Music | | [Music Wrench](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-wrench/id965939820) | 4.5 (21) | Free | Music | | [Chord Tone Soloing For Guitar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chord-tone-soloing-for-guitar/id1031680220) | 3.5 (2) | $9.99 | Music | | [B-System CBA Accordion Tutor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-system-cba-accordion-tutor/id1037609940) | 3.5 (2) | $1.99 | Music | ## More apps by Michael Eskin - [Concertina - Anglo Concertina](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/concertina-anglo-concertina/id343270484) - [Regulators for Uilleann Pipes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/regulators-for-uilleann-pipes/id348529289) - [JustDrones - Tunable Just Intonation Drones](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/justdrones-tunable-just-intonation-drones/id348861427) - [Englitina - English Concertina](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/englitina-english-concertina/id349451473) - [Uilleann - Pocket Irish Pipes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uilleann-pocket-irish-pipes/id353684178) All apps by Michael Eskin: https://appshunter.io/developer/342739369 --- *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 2026-09-03.*