# More Cowbell!

> Virtual percussion instrument app with multiple sound options and music integration. (iPhone/iPad app by Maverick Software LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/more-cowbell/id285559215 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Maverick Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284540824)
- Category: Lifestyle, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.90/5 from 35 App Store ratings · 187 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-02-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/more-cowbell/id285559215/reviews.md

## What is More Cowbell!?

The ORIGINAL and still the best cowbell on the iPhone & iPad, as featured on Jeopardy, in Wired, CNN Fortune's Top 10 Must Have iPhone apps, and Mac Life's 101 Most Essential iPhone Apps.

Sometimes you have a fever, and there is only one prescription - More Cowbell! For best results, start up your favorite rock song (Don't Fear The Reaper, anyone?), then launch More Cowbell and tap the screen to play along.

Make sure to keep up the beat, or your record producer may demand more.  More cowbell, that is!

What are people saying about More Cowbell?
"Seriously this thing has absolutely no purpose other than being awesome."
"This app is nothing short of brilliant"

Features:
- Choose from two kinds of cowbell and four other instruments when a cowbell isn't enough- maracas, triangle, tambourine, or sleigh bells.
- Select and play your favorite cowbell related song from your iPod library right inside the More Cowbell app.  Or have More Cowbell automatically play your power song whenever you start the app!
- Option turn on/off ability shake the iphone/ipod to play the cowbell, 
- Built-in cowbellometer to track how many times you've played it!

## Key features

- Multiple percussion instruments
- Play along with iPod library
- Automatic power song playback
- Shake to play option
- Cowbellometer tracking

## What do users think of More Cowbell!?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🤩 Fun and entertaining app
- 👍 Responsive and easy to use
- 🎶 Great for playing along to music
- 🙌 Captures the spirit of the SNL sketch

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes or doesn't work for some users
- 🔇 Lack of volume control for the cowbell sound
- 🤖 Repetitive quotes from Christopher Walken
- 🤔 Limited functionality beyond just tapping the cowbell

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Sound not working for some users
- App crashing on launch for some devices

**Most requested features**

- More cowbell sound options and variations
- Ability to play cowbell along to user's own music
- Shake or motion-based cowbell playing
- Customization options for the cowbell appearance

## Recent user reviews (10 of 187)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/more-cowbell/id285559215/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Cured my fever

*2026-07-10*

It’s a small silly app, but it does what it sets out to do, and it does it very well. I gotta have more cowbell!

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2026-01-04*

It says just tap the screen or shake the phone to get a cowbell sound, but it simply doesn’t work. Terrible.

### 5/5 — Cool game

*2024-10-04*

I wanT morE coWbeL

### 5/5 — No longer plays sound! [Edit: It works again after restart!]

*2024-08-07*

The app is broken and no longer emits any sound (iPhone 11 iOS 17.5.1).

[Edit: After restarting my iPhone, the app works again!]

### 5/5 — The OG cowbell

*2024-02-16*

This app still works! I grabbed it on July 10, 2008 and it was last updated 6 years ago. 

It works in Vision Pro. Something to to be said for simple app design.

### 5/5 — It’s amazing

*2022-03-29, version 2.4*

I hear it’s Amazing and I like the part where it says I gotta have more cow bell

### 5/5 — Perfection

*2021-11-24*

Just absolute perfection

### 5/5 — This is so awesome!

*2021-08-07*

I love how it told me “more cowbell” as I downloaded this app to play “more cowbell” to don’t fear the reaper 😂!

### 1/5 — TRASH!

*2021-04-02*

It does not work.

### 1/5 — There is no cowbell

*2020-11-12*

When you tap your phone I was expecting to hear a cowbell noise, but there is nothing. This app is pointless and a waste of time.

## Frequently asked questions about More Cowbell!

### What does More Cowbell! do?

More Cowbell! is a virtual instrument app that lets you play a cowbell and other percussion instruments on your iPhone or iPad. You can tap the screen to play along with your favorite songs or have the app automatically play a designated power song.

### What instruments are available in More Cowbell!?

Besides the classic cowbell, the app offers four other instruments: maracas, triangle, tambourine, and sleigh bells. This variety allows for more creative musical expression.

### Is More Cowbell! free to use?

Yes, More Cowbell! is a free application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in its description, making it entirely free to download and use.

### Can I play my own music with More Cowbell!?

Absolutely. The app allows you to select and play your favorite songs directly from your iPod library. This feature lets you easily jam along to your preferred tracks.

### What is the Cowbellometer?

The Cowbellometer is a built-in feature that tracks the total number of times you have played the cowbell within the app. It's a fun way to see how much you've used the app's primary function.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4 — 2019-02-12

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

- 64 bit support!
- Bug fixes

### 2.3 — 2014-10-29

- Fixes for launching problems under iOS8

### 2.2 — 2013-08-29

- Bug fixes

### 2.1 — 2012-10-04

- Fixed crash under IOS 6
- Added support for iPhone5 and 5th gen iPod Touch tall screens

### 2.0.1 — 2011-05-26

By popular demand, added an option for "Classic" main screen, with minimal buttons

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