# Jug Band

> Virtual musical instruments for traditional jug band music. (iPhone/iPad app by Arlo Leach.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jug-band/id353281973 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Arlo Leach](https://appshunter.io/developer/353281976)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.60/5 from 21 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-02-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jug-band/id353281973/reviews.md

## What is Jug Band?

This app accurately replicates four musical instruments commonly found in traditional jug bands: washboard, spoons, kazoo and jug.

Each instrument is played the same way as its physical counterpart: you scrub the washboard, tap the spoons on your knee, hum into the kazoo and buzz your lips into the jug. But don't worry if you've never played in a jug band ... a quick instruction sheet is included for each instrument.

With the Jug Band app, you can plug in headphones and play along with your iPod music; plug into a speaker and jam with a band; or get three friends and form an all-digital jug band!

Notes:

- If you experience feedback (a shrieking sound) when you switch to the jug or kazoo instruments, turn down your volume until the feedback stops. You can avoid this problem by using headphones or external speakers. Due to the small speakers on portable devices and their placement next to the microphone, the app should be considered for personal use only unless you can connect it to external speakers.

- Most of these instruments work best in the handheld size of the iPhone and iPod touch. If you have an iPad, you might like my Washboard or Autoharp apps better.

- Before your purchase, I recommend watching the demo videos at jugbandapp.com to see how it works.

- If you need help after your purchase, please contact me before writing a bad review. I have no way to respond or help you if you publish your complaints in a review, but I respond promptly to all emails.

## Key features

- Virtual washboard
- Virtual spoons
- Virtual kazoo
- Virtual jug
- Play-along with music
- Multiplayer jamming

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jug-band/id353281973/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Uses the voice to play.

*2022-06-28*

A useless app, you literally have to talk to it, defeating the purpose of the app

### 1/5 — Useless

*2021-01-30*

Doesn’t play the kazoo at all

### 5/5 — AMAZING APP 5 STARS

*2020-09-14*

GET THIS APP FOR AN AMAZING KAZOO

### 1/5 — Give me more kazoo!

*2019-10-28*

I feel like the person that made this app has never heard any of the instruments.. I was looking forward to annoying my wife with the sultry tone of the Kazoo but was unable to..

### 5/5 — Really fun

*2019-09-28*

It takes a bit to get the hang of it. But, it’s still really fun.

### 1/5 — NO KAZOO

*2019-04-24*

I just wanted to play the kazoo 😭

### 5/5 — Loved it!

*2018-04-15*

Favorite app of all time. Should come on every device. Highly recommend. I loved the spoons. Genius.

### 1/5 — Wow, that's a bad app....

*2015-03-13*

Not much more to say.   It's just bad.

### 1/5 — Poorly utilized

*2012-08-20*

The instruments don't respond well.

The kazoo and harmonica don't use the iPhone speaker. Other instrument apps do it so the possibility is out there. What good is it if people can't hear the instrument?!

**Developer response:** The kazoo and jug (there is no harmonica instrument) don't use the built-in speaker because this would create a feedback loop with the microphone. You can listen to these instruments privately with the earpiece (place the phone to your head) or plug in to an external speaker.

### 5/5 — Jug band app

*2012-07-21, version 1.1*

what a blast! we had a guitar, harmonica, and six people using the jug band  and washboard app. We played fishing blues in front of a hundred people and got a standing ovation. Both apps are amazing replication of the real thing.  Fifteen on a scale of 1-10!

## Frequently asked questions about Jug Band

### What instruments are included in Jug Band?

Jug Band accurately replicates four musical instruments: the washboard, spoons, kazoo, and jug, allowing users to simulate playing them.

### Does Jug Band have ads?

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

### Can I play Jug Band with my own music?

Yes, you can plug in headphones and play along with your iPod music, or connect to a speaker to jam with a band.

### Is Jug Band suitable for iPad?

The developer recommends the iPhone and iPod touch for best performance, suggesting their Washboard or Autoharp apps might be better suited for iPad users.

### How do I learn to play the instruments in Jug Band?

A quick instruction sheet is included for each instrument within the app to guide new users on how to play them.

### What is the user rating for Jug Band?

Jug Band has a rating of 2.6 stars from 21 ratings, indicating a mixed user reception.

### How often is Jug Band updated?

The app was last updated on January 31, 2018, with version 1.2 being the latest release.

### What is the age rating for Jug Band?

Jug Band is rated 4+ by the developer, making it suitable for users of all ages.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2 — 2018-01-31

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Updated for iOS 11 and iPhone X.

### 1.1 — 2010-07-08

Added hi-res graphics for the iPhone 4, and opted out of multitasking to avoid audio problems. (No changes for other devices.)

### 1.0.3 — 2010-05-08

Improved washboard sound when scrubbing quickly.

### 1.0.2 — 2010-04-07

When running on an iPad, the jug and kazoo are now oriented to match the microphone placement at the top of the device.

### 1.0.1 — 2010-02-23

Lowered system requirements to iPhone OS 3.0.

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All apps by Arlo Leach: https://appshunter.io/developer/353281976

## Related topics

[kazoo](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kazoo)

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