# iSanshin

> Virtual Okinawan sanshin instrument simulator with included folk songs. (iPhone/iPad app by Pawana LLC..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isanshin/id333766637 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pawana LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/321340611)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 3.1.2 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2009-10-21
- Data updated: 2026-10-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isanshin/id333766637/reviews.md

## What is iSanshin?

iSanshin turns your iPhone or iPod touch into a virtual sanshin.

The sanshin is an Okinawan musical instrument and precursor of the Japanese shamisen. It has three strings.

You can press and strum strings like guitar.

9 Okinawa folk songs and scores are installed.

- Asadoya Yunta
- Thinsagunu Hana
- Tukinu Kaisya
- Densa Bushi
- Tousen Doi
- 19 no Haru
- Tundara Bushi
- Aha Bushi
- Medetai Bushi

Will be add more songs by version up.

## Key features

- Virtual sanshin instrument
- Strum and press strings
- 9 included Okinawa folk songs
- Scores provided
- Future song updates

## Recent user reviews (10 of 23)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isanshin/id333766637/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Needs to be updated!

*2018-05-21*

Please update this application to be compatible with iOS11. 
“iSanshin” Needs to Be Updated
 The developer of this app needs to update  it to work with iOS 11. 
iSanshinのアプリをアップデートして下さい。このアプリ使いたくてもiOS11と合わない為に開けない。どうにか使えますように直して下さい。宜しくお願いします。

### 2/5 — ダメアプリ

*2017-09-23*

三線をやり始めて2年くらい経ちます。
遊び半分でやっているので上達は非常に遅いです。
参考になればと思い、インストールしましたが、痒いところに手が届かないアプリだと感じます。

### 1/5 — Doesn't work on newer iPhones.

*2017-07-04*

It needs Robb's retired from the App Store. As soon I install it it says it needs tinge updated.

### 5/5 — 何も出来ない

*2017-02-24*

自由演奏できないじゃん

### 1/5 — チューナーじゃ無かった！

*2016-01-14*

全然使えない！
勿体なかった💢

### 1/5 — 返金希望

*2015-10-01*

音が出ません。どうすればいいでしょうか。

### 1/5 — 反応が悪い

*2015-09-07*

早い動きはもちろん対応してないみたいですが、そもそもゆっくりでも反応が非常に悪い。
左手の反応はそこそこですが、右手の弾くところの反応が最悪。
有料アプリとは思えないクオリティです。
これならガレージバンドでギター弾いてた方がマシです。

### 1/5 — いもソフト 価値なし

*2015-06-24*

自分で弾けない 曲のテンポもおかしい変 練習にもならない 曲数も少ないし、えっこれだけって感じ 金をドブに捨てた(ｰ ｰ;)

### 1/5 — 買わないほうがいいかも

*2015-04-21*

調弦ができるアプリを探して買ってみたはいいけど、まず押さえても音がでない。
自動演奏するにも音ズレが激しくて練習にもならない。
もしかしたら今後改善されるかもしれないけど。

### 3/5 — 音が出ません

*2014-09-10*

自由演奏で音が出ません
(ノ_＜)
どうしたら出るのでしょうか？？

## Frequently asked questions about iSanshin

### What is iSanshin?

iSanshin is a virtual sanshin instrument that turns your iPhone or iPod touch into a playable Okinawan musical instrument. It allows you to strum and press virtual strings to play music.

### What songs are included with iSanshin?

iSanshin comes pre-installed with 9 Okinawa folk songs and their scores, including popular tracks like 'Asadoya Yunta' and 'Thinsagunu Hana'.

### Does iSanshin have ads?

No, iSanshin is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted musical experience for users.

### How much does iSanshin cost?

iSanshin is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase of $1.99.

### What devices support iSanshin?

iSanshin is designed to work on iPhones and iPod touches.

### What is the age rating for iSanshin?

iSanshin has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### When was iSanshin last updated?

The latest version of iSanshin was released on November 19, 2009, with version number 1.1.

### Will more songs be added to iSanshin?

Yes, the developer plans to add more songs to iSanshin through future version updates.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2009-11-19

-[NEW] Add setting snap to scale note sound.
-[NEW] Sanshin width and height Ajustable.
-[NEW] new 2 songs. Ahabushi and Medetaibushi. 
-[fix] Position sounds.
-[fix] Tuning sounds.

### 1.0 — 2009-10-21

No release notes.

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