# OKTAV: Play Violin & Cello — Learn with Sheet Music, Tuner

> Learn with Sheet Music, Tuner (iPhone/iPad app by OKTAV GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oktav-play-violin-and-cello/id6776134011 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [OKTAV GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706907246)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 114 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2026-08-21
- Data updated: 2026-11-05

## What is OKTAV?

Play and learn violin or cello with interactive sheet music for your favourite songs and motivating method books.

Discover OKTAV Strings: your app for violin and cello sheet music. Official scores across genres, method books and helpful practice tools make every session more engaging. Whether you're just starting out, returning to your instrument or already an advanced player, build your repertoire, improve your playing and enjoy the music you love. Choose violin or cello when you get started, or switch instruments anytime in Settings.

WHY CHOOSE OKTAV?

- Sheet Music Library: Discover official violin and cello sheet music, from classical pieces to popular songs and film music.
- Interactive Scores: Follow the playhead, listen to pieces, loop difficult passages and practise with a visual fingerboard.
- Tuner: Tune your violin or cello directly in the app. The chromatic tuner uses the microphone to detect pitch in real time.
- Piano Accompaniments: Play along with piano accompaniments in many pieces and make your practice more musical.
- Music for Your Level: Find pieces that match your ability and that you'll love to play.
- Method Books & Exercises: Learn violin or cello and improve your technique.
- Annotations: Add your own notes directly to the score.
- Unlimited Digital Access: You can also print and keep your favourite pieces.

EXPLORE A WORLD OF MUSIC

Explore a growing selection of official violin and cello sheet music:
- Modern songs and popular music arranged for your instrument.
- Classical pieces for different skill levels.
- Famous film music and soundtracks.
- Method books, studies and technical exercises.

OKTAV is your 100% legal source for violin and cello sheet music. All arrangements are officially licensed. Our partners include Schott Music, Faber Music, Universal Music Publishing and many more.

YOUR APP FOR VIOLIN AND CELLO

- Beginners and returning players can discover accessible pieces and method books.
- Intermediate players can find inspiring songs to keep progressing.
- Advanced players can explore a growing selection of challenging pieces and editions.
- Violin and cello teachers can use OKTAV for lessons, practice assignments and fresh repertoire ideas.

KEEP TRACK OF YOUR PROGRESS
Your profile offers ongoing suggestions that evolve with your progress. Explore curated playlists with music in different styles at your playing level, and track your progress for each piece.

FREE SCORES AND TRIAL
Get free scores straight after signing up to explore the app. You can unlock the full potential of OKTAV with a free 7-day trial at any time. Experience complete digital access, including interactive scores and much more.

After your trial, you can choose a monthly or annual subscription plan that suits you best. The subscription includes full digital access and the ability to print sheet music. For legal reasons, the print feature is only available once a paid subscription has started.

SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS
Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends.
Manage your subscription and auto-renewal settings in your account settings.
Please note that cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to renewal to avoid being charged for the next period.

OKTAV Privacy: https://www.oktav.com/en/s/privacy
OKTAV Terms: https://www.oktav.com/en/s/terms

SUPPORT
Reach out to our team at support@oktav.com

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Playing Yearly | $129.00 | per year |
| Playing Monthly | $16.90 | per month |
| Playing Yearly | $129.00 | per year |


## Is OKTAV safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess OKTAV.

## Is OKTAV legit?

OKTAV: Play Violin & Cello appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for OKTAV is 63 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.11.0 — 2026-11-04

This app now includes cello, too: Discover cello sheet music and method books in the new OKTAV Strings app. Choose violin or cello when you get started, or switch instruments anytime in Settings.

What else is new:
- Metronome: Adjust the volume to suit your needs. The metronome icon now moves with the beat, helping you follow the rhythm visually.
- Improvements and bug fixes for a smoother app experience.

### 2026.9.1 — 2026-09-21

New
A brand new violin tuner is now available as its own tab and in the player under More → Tools. It detects your violin’s pitch in real time using the microphone, supports localized note names, and features a smoother, clearer display.

Fixed
- Annotations now stay on the correct pages when switching between score versions such as solo and tutti.
- Fixed an issue where a violin note could keep sounding during longer playback.
- The annotations button is now hidden in Score Roll, where annotations aren’t available.

### 2026.9.0 — 2026-09-09

Performance improvements and bug fixes to keep OKTAV Violin running smoothly.

### 2026.8.1 — 2026-08-28

**Player Improvements**
* Improved loop controls with updated styling.
* Fixed touch detection in Score Roll for interactive scores.
* New in-app product tour: Get a guided walkthrough of the player and replay it anytime from the app.

**Support & Stability**
* Updated our in-app support system for improved stability and reliability.

### 2026.8.0 — 2026-08-21

No release notes.

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