# Jingle+ — Real motion shaker instrument > Realistic motion-controlled shaker instrument simulator for mobile. (iPhone/iPad app by Charlie Williams.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jingle-plus/id737479996 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Charlie Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/416450484) - Category: Music, Entertainment - Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.50/5 from 319 App Store ratings · 46 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 8 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-12-08 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jingle-plus/id737479996/reviews.md ## What is Jingle+? Jingle+ is the only shaker-instrument app that feels and sounds like a real instrument. Move and shake your phone and it feels just like holding a tambourine, maraca, egg shaker, or jingle/sleigh bells— expressively and in real time. Jingle uses high-precision motion data from the accelerometer to produce the same behaviour and range of sounds found in a real instrument – making it ideal for use live on stage or in the studio. ## Key features - Real motion shaker simulation - Realistic sound and feel - High-precision accelerometer data - Expressive real-time control - Tambourine, maraca, egg shaker, sleigh bells ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $0.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | All Instruments | $1.99 | one-time | | Inter-App Audio | $1.99 | one-time | ## Chart rankings - #180 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store) ## What do users think of Jingle+? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 😊 Great fun and enjoyment - 🎄 Brings holiday cheer - 👍 Simple and easy to use - 🎶 Responsive to shaking/tapping - 🌟 Realistic sounds - 👶 Great for babies/children - 💰 Free to use - 🎁 No ads - 🎶 Good for participatory events - 💯 Highly recommended **Cons** - 🎛️ Limited instrumental options - 🔊 Low volume egg shaker sound - 🎛️ Some sounds not very good (tambourine) - 🐛 Background playback issues - 🐛 App doesn't always shut off easily - 🐛 Stuck on jingle bells - 🐛 Some instruments not working - 📉 Low volume on some sounds - 🤷 Unclear how to stop jingling **Commonly reported bugs** - Background playback feature not working reliably - App continues playing when not on the app - App doesn't work on some devices (iPhone 12 Pro) - App doesn't open/work after installation - Stuck on jingle bells sound - Some instruments not working - Background play feature not working - Cannot stop phone from jingling without reboot - In-app purchase for interapp audio not found **Most requested features** - More instrumental options (snare drum, cymbals) - Lego sound effect - Slapstick sound effect - Add iWatch support - Tutorial section - More sounds to make it interesting ## Recent user reviews (10 of 46) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jingle-plus/id737479996/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2026-01-15, version 2.1.4* I make professional quality Shakers and have taught shaker playing for 30 years, the egg shaker makes barely a sound and it's not very clean, I expected more. I do like the final two sounds that he has, space cubes and something else, tambourine is not very good either, oh well, figured I'd give it a try. The Morocco was Soso, looking forward to finding the right app, originally thought I'd make one but I had to look and see what's out there! ### 5/5 — Great fun *2026-01-09, version 2.1.4* I have enjoyed this app so much! Sometimes you just have to jingle or shake your way through life! ### 5/5 — Great app *2025-12-24, version 2.1.4* I download this every year during holiday season :D ### 5/5 — Very Fun App! *2025-11-25, version 2.1.4* It’s the best app ### 3/5 — Needs Improvement *2025-11-06, version 2.1.4* Theres a feature within the app to turn on so sounds play continuously on your phone even when it goes to sleep. Doesnt work for long. The only way to temporarily fix this is to close and restart the app in which case itll work again for a short time. Who wants that? Fix the app please, Ive had it for years. When I first got it, it worked fine. What happened? ### 5/5 — REALLY GOOD!! *2025-03-20, version 2.1.3* This game is one of the best games I’ve ever played.. well.. done? Maybe..? Well still, I really recommend! ### 4/5 — Concert jingles *2025-03-05, version 2.1.3* I’m a choral director and used the jingles in my concert in December for audience/parent participation. Everyone loved it! ### 5/5 — Merry, merry! *2024-12-16, version 2.1.3* This app is so much fun! Downloaded it at a recent Christmas concert when the band wanted us to shake our phones with sleigh bells during a song. Well, today it saved the day! I am in the senior CHORUS here in our senior community, and today we did our Christmas concert. Our curl Director LOST her Sleigh Bells and could not use them to enhance a song that the tone chime choir was doing! Wow… That just wasn't a problem because I had this app downloaded already! Sleighbells for the win!💕🎄 ### 5/5 — Ignore pooh-pooh *2024-12-15, version 2.1.3* Ignore all the naysayers! It’s called “JINGLE” and does exactly what it says - and MORE than what you think! I’ve looked at and used many other types of this. In the YEARS I’ve used JinglePlus… with several model iPhones I’ve had - I’ve never had any of the complaints mentioned here. This is the best app of this sort. Simple, straight to the point. People complain because it’s not 256 bit HD audio, or it doesn’t have enough instruments. C’mon! I’m just glad i always have “jingle bells” ready at my disposal for my kid’s participatory Christmas program. It’s FREE with free updates. You want “in app” purchases? Then you’re weird, so spend money on the app’s “info” and give to one of the charities that Charlie (the excellent developer) supports! SUMMARY: Jingle+ is an awesome, bug free app. Don’t be whiny and Pooh-Pooh the app. SIMPLE: Get it, use it, enjoy it! ### 5/5 — Great app! *2024-12-11, version 2.1.3* Love the sounds! ## Frequently asked questions about Jingle+ ### What does Jingle+ do? Jingle+ is a mobile application that simulates various shaker instruments, such as tambourines, maracas, egg shakers, and sleigh bells. It uses your phone's motion data to provide a realistic playing experience. ### How does Jingle+ simulate a real instrument? The app utilizes high-precision motion data from your phone's accelerometer. This allows it to replicate the behavior and sound range of physical shaker instruments, offering expressive, real-time control. ### Is Jingle+ suitable for live performances? Yes, Jingle+ is designed to be ideal for use live on stage. Its realistic feel and sound, combined with real-time motion control, make it a viable option for live musical performances. ### What types of shaker instruments can I simulate? You can simulate a variety of shaker instruments, including tambourines, maracas, egg shakers, and jingle or sleigh bells. The app aims to provide the feel and sound of holding these actual instruments. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.1.4 — 2025-10-17 Updated jingle bell images. ### 2.1.3 — 2024-11-28 Minor improvements and fixes. ### 2.1.2 — 2024-11-11 See a live count of how many shakes are happening worldwide! ### 2.1.1 — 2024-11-08 Support for displaying an App Clip. ### 2.1 — 2024-10-09 Updated user interface for 2024. ## Apps similar to Jingle+ | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Bongos - Dynamic Bongo Drums](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bongos-dynamic-bongo-drums/id411722855) | 3.3 (24) | Free | Music | | [Capoeira Instruments & Lyrics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capoeira-instruments-and-lyrics/id1200456968) | 3.7 (3) | Free | Music | | [forScore](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forscore/id363738376) | 4.8 (42,348) | $24.99 | Music | | [Rassel - Pocket shaker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rassel-pocket-shaker/id1575364575) | 4.7 (78) | $0.99 | Music | | [Tapping Tambourine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapping-tambourine/id6450664960) | 1.0 (4) | Free | Music | | [TonalEnergy Tuner & Metronome](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonalenergy-tuner-and-metronome/id497716362) | 4.8 (57,709) | $6.99 | Music | ## More apps by Charlie Williams - [Rickface](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rickface/id882560160) - [ShapeNote](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shapenote/id1107432549) - [Tugz](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tugz/id1636551324) All apps by Charlie Williams: https://appshunter.io/developer/416450484 ## Related topics [jingle](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/jingle) · [jingle bears](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/jingle-bears) · [jingle bells](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/jingle-bells) · [jingle bell](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/jingle-bell) · [tambourine app](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/tambourine-app) · [tambourine](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/tambourine) --- *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 2026-08-27.*