# EnglitinaXL-English Concertina — 48 Button English Concertina > Authentic 48-button English concertina simulator for iPad with high-quality audio. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Eskin.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/englitinaxl-english-concertina/id387316019 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Michael Eskin](https://appshunter.io/developer/342739369) - Category: Music, Education - Price: $4.99 - Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.6 · 55 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2010-08-21 - Data updated: 2026-06-05 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/englitinaxl-english-concertina/id387316019/reviews.md ## What is EnglitinaXL? Englitina is an authentic-sounding English Treble Concertina for the iPad. The button layout is identical to a standard 48-button acoustic instrument. Englitina is the perfect app for someone interested in the English Concertina to have an experience of playing the instrument and become familiar with the button layout without the expense of purchasing a real concertina. If you currently play the English Concertina, you will quickly be playing tunes on the app. IMPORTANT: Since you may want to play chord with four or more fingers on the screen at the same time, before playing, disable "Multitasking Gestures" on your iPad (in the Settings app, under the General section, turn the Multitasking Gestures switch to the off position). To play, place the iPad on your lap and press the buttons. Scale patterns on an English Concertina alternate between buttons on the left and right sides. Multiple buttons may be pressed at the same time to play chords. Touch the '?' in the upper right corner to show/hide the note names. Touch the 'i' to bring up the controls 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. All settings are saved when the app exits. Uses extremely high-quality per-button audio samples recorded from my personal concertina collection. ## Key features - Authentic 48-button layout - High-quality per-button audio samples - Adjustable pitch transposition - Note name display toggle - Chord playing capability - Settings saved on exit ## Recent user reviews (6 of 6) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/englitinaxl-english-concertina/id387316019/reviews.md ### 5/5 — One of the best music apps *2024-01-04, version 4.5* I love this app - it is wonderfully easy to play tunes and learn the key layout. One of the best instrument apps. ### 5/5 — Very realistic playing experience *2023-01-27, version 4.5* This is about the best English concertina simulator I can imagine. On the iPad Pro the buttons come out very close to the correct distances apart, and the layout works well for thanks in a typing position. Sound is great. ### 5/5 — Fun and useful English concertina app! *2014-10-28* I've been playing the Anglo concertina for over a year, and I was curious about the English system. This is a wonderful stand-in for the real thing by allowing you to see and hear the note layout and how the right and left hands work together. Highly recommended! ### 5/5 — Top notch! *2014-07-12* I play the English concertina. This app is a lot of fun and is a great stand in for the real thing. I strongly recommend it for the concertina-curious and for players who want a quiet way to practice. I have had the app for a couple of years now. I use it on my iPad 2. It has never frozen, and has great sound. It is easy to use, although the English Concertina is a challenge to learn, this nice app can give you a head start. I contacted the developer once and received a prompt, friendly response. I suspect all of Eskin's apps are of a similar caliber because of his attention to detail and apparent love of traditional music. Thank you! Excellent! ### 5/5 — I'm stunned by the existence of this app! *2012-11-18* Who would have thought there would be an English Concertina app floating around out there? I can't afford a real concertina yet, so when I found this for such a low price, I didn't even have a second thought. As of this morning, I've just finished picking out the notes of some old favorite songs and am starting to get used to the fingering of this instrument. Hopefully, by the time I get a real concertina, I will just have to learn how to work the bellows. :D ### 5/5 — Love your new English concertina. *2010-08-24* Want to learn how to play? Try this. Already a player? You want to add this. Amaze your self and your friends. No reeds to get gummed up, and it's always in tune! ## Frequently asked questions about EnglitinaXL ### What is EnglitinaXL? EnglitinaXL is an iPad application that simulates a 48-button English treble concertina. It offers authentic sound and a button layout identical to a physical instrument, making it ideal for learning or playing. ### How much does EnglitinaXL cost? EnglitinaXL is a paid application, priced at $4.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features without recurring fees. ### Does EnglitinaXL have ads? No, EnglitinaXL does not contain advertisements. It is a paid app designed to provide an uninterrupted musical experience. ### What devices does EnglitinaXL support? EnglitinaXL is exclusively designed for the iPad. It leverages the iPad's screen size and capabilities for an optimal playing experience. ### Can I play chords on EnglitinaXL? Yes, you can play chords on EnglitinaXL by pressing multiple buttons simultaneously. The app is designed to handle multi-touch input for chord playing. ### How often is EnglitinaXL updated? EnglitinaXL was last updated on July 1, 2025, indicating active development and support. Updates typically address performance improvements and potential feature enhancements. ### What is the age rating for EnglitinaXL? EnglitinaXL has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for users of all ages interested in learning or playing the concertina. ### Can I transpose the pitch on EnglitinaXL? Yes, EnglitinaXL allows you to transpose the pitch up or down by up to one octave in semitone increments. This feature can be accessed through the 'i' icon for controls. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.6 — 2025-07-01 Bug fixes ### 4.5 — 2021-09-17 Bug fixes. Updated base iOS version to 13.0 ### 4.4 — 2018-08-28 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. New feature: Transposition Touch the 'i' to bring up the controls 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. ### 4.3 — 2018-08-25 Minor change to the default reverb settings. ### 4.2 — 2018-07-24 Faster playing and audio quality improvements. ## Apps similar to EnglitinaXL | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Gamelan Gender](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamelan-gender/id806784043) | 5.0 (3) | $2.99 | Music | | [Resonator Audio Unit](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resonator-audio-unit/id1225597875) | 5.0 (3) | $2.99 | Music | | [Accurate Tuner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accurate-tuner/id1261722095) | — | $5.99 | Music | | [Berimbau ~ Capoeira](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/berimbau-capoeira/id1413461190) | 4.0 (3) | $1.99 | Music | | [SideBand](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sideband/id721401314) | 4.0 (5) | $2.99 | Music | | [Clavinet](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clavinet/id6738863751) | 5.0 (1) | Free | 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) - [Canntina - MacCann Concertina](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canntina-maccann-concertina/id360579654) 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 2026-06-05.*