# Instruments — Kids' musical picture book

> Interactive musical instrument picture book for kids with multilingual support. (iPhone/iPad app by Christophe Burdin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instruments/id609722633 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christophe Burdin](https://appshunter.io/developer/511622913)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: $1.99 (on sale, was $2.99)
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 24 MB
- Languages: Australian English, Arabic, Dutch, Canadian French, German (Germany), Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean and 10 more
- Released: 2013-04-23
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instruments/id609722633/reviews.md

## What is Instruments?

Instruments is the best interactive sound picture book featuring 55 musical instruments: 
tap the image to hear the instrument and see its name in your chosen language (78 languages). 
Large images, real sounds, spoken names.

Who is it for?
Ages 1–5 for the picture-book experience.
Ages 3–15 for language learning and instrument vocabulary.

How it works
The interface lets a child, alone or with an adult, discover each instrument and its sound. 
Images can advance automatically like a slideshow (adjustable speed) or manually by swiping the screen. 
The display order is configurable (random or sequential). 
A long-press on the instrument name lets you choose another display/spoken language.

Multilingual (78 languages)
Spoken names and interface available in your language of choice, to build vocabulary and train the ear from an early age. 
Tip: in your device settings, download Apple’s premium voices (higher-quality voices provided by iOS).

Why you’ll love Instruments?
Clear, reassuring musical discovery for young children.
Natural pronunciations and authentic sounds.
Multilingual (78) to support early learning, vocabulary, and listening.

Works anywhere
Works offline and in airplane mode: all images and sounds are stored on device
No connection required.

Orientation
Portrait and landscape on iPhone and iPad.

Parents and schools
– Parental gate (settings protected by a random math question).
– Schools reminder: 50% off via Apple School Manager.

Privacy
– No ads
– No in-app purchases
– No tracking
– No data collection
– No analytics
– Privacy Nutrition Label: “No data collected”

Contact us
contact@iburgerapps.com

Instruments
accordion, acoustic guitar, bagpipes, balalaika, bandoneon, banjo, barrel organ, bass drum, bass guitar, bassoon, bugle, castanets, cello, clarinet, claves, congas, crash cymbal, didgeridoo, djembe, double bass, drum kit, duduk, electric guitar, flute, french horn, gong, grand piano, handbell, harmonica, harp, harpsichord, lute, mandolin, maracas, oboe, pan flute, piccolo, pipe organ, recorder, saxophone, sitar, snare drum, synthesizer, tambourine, tenor drum, timpani, triangle, trombone, trumpet, ukulele, upright piano, viola, violin, xylophone

Supported languages (displayed and spoken)
Afrikaans, Albanian, German, Amharic, English, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Basque, Bengali, Belarusian, Burmese, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Croatian, Danish, Spanish, Estonian, Filipino/Tagalog, Finnish, French, Galician, Welsh, Georgian, Greek, Gujarati, Hausa, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Irish, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Kazakh, Khmer, Lao, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Malayalam, Maltese, Marathi, Dutch, Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Uzbek, Persian/Farsi, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic), Serbian (Latin), Sinhala, Slovak, Slovenian, Swedish, Swahili, Tamil, Czech, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Yoruba, Zulu

## Key features

- 55 interactive musical instruments
- Real sounds and spoken names
- Supports 78 languages
- Offline functionality
- Adjustable slideshow mode
- Parental gate for settings

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instruments/id609722633/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Top

*2026-05-16*

Top

### 5/5 — Sympa pour les enfants

*2025-11-15*

Ludique, beaucoup d’instruments Bien pour les enfants (mais attention aux temps d’écran…)

### 5/5 — oui

*2025-11-15*

parfait

### 5/5 — Parfait

*2025-11-14*

Super idée. Nous adorons avec les enfants.

### 5/5 — Super appli

*2025-11-13*

Très didactique et facile d’utilisation

### 5/5 — J’adoooore

*2025-11-12*

Joli et éducatif, j’adore le concept

### 5/5 — Super qualité

*2025-11-11*

Belle appli, beaucoup d’instruments et images et sons de qualité

### 5/5 — Très pédagogique

*2025-11-11*

On voit l’instrument et on l’entend, c’est parfait

### 5/5 — Idéal pour les petits

*2025-11-11*

Je l’ai testée avec des enfants, ça marche très bien

### 5/5 — Je recommande💕🫶🏻

*2025-11-11*

Pour faire découvrir la musique aux petits, très bien⭐️

## Frequently asked questions about Instruments

### What ages is Instruments suitable for?

Instruments is designed for children aged 1-5 for its picture-book experience and for ages 3-15 for language learning and instrument vocabulary.

### Does Instruments have ads?

No, Instruments is completely ad-free. The app also has no in-app purchases, tracking, or data collection, ensuring a safe environment for children.

### Can I use Instruments offline?

Yes, Instruments works offline and in airplane mode. All images and sounds are stored on the device, requiring no internet connection.

### How many languages does Instruments support?

Instruments supports spoken names and the interface in 78 different languages, aiding in vocabulary building and ear training from an early age.

### What is the price of Instruments?

Instruments is available for a one-time purchase of $1.99. Schools can receive a 50% discount through Apple School Manager.

### How often is Instruments updated?

The latest version, 4.0, was released on April 29, 2026, indicating regular updates to enhance the app's features and content.

### What devices are compatible with Instruments?

Instruments is compatible with both iPhone and iPad devices, supporting both portrait and landscape orientations.

### What makes Instruments a good educational tool?

Instruments provides clear, reassuring musical discovery with natural pronunciations and authentic sounds. Its multilingual support and interactive nature make it excellent for early learning, vocabulary, and listening skills.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 4.0 — 2026-04-29

55 instruments, real sounds, names spoken in 78 languages.
A beautiful musical picture book for kids, offline and ad-free.
Improved interface for iPhone and iPad.
No ads, no tracking, no in-app purchases.

### 3.0 — 2025-11-10

Interactive musical picture book with 55 instruments.
Instrument names shown and spoken in 78 languages.
Who is it for?
Ages 1–5 for the picture-book experience.
Ages 3–15 for language learning and instrument vocabulary.

### 2.0 — 2025-11-03

Interactive musical picture book with 55 instruments.
Instrument names shown and spoken in 78 languages.
Who is it for?
Ages 1–5 for the picture-book experience.
Ages 3–15 for language learning and instrument vocabulary.

### 1.0 — 2013-04-23

No release notes.

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