# Pocket Cello - Play for real! — With 3D Touch & Bow Simulator

> Realistic mobile cello simulator with advanced bowing and note control. (iPhone/iPad app by Mihai Ghiserel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-cello-play-for-real/id1466197996 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mihai Ghiserel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240176805)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.20/5 from 48 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-06-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-cello-play-for-real/id1466197996/reviews.md

## What is Pocket Cello?

"Pocket Cello - Play for real" is the perfect companion to those who are obsessed with making music everywhere they go. Now you can bring your own pocket cello to the party and show everybody your chops. 

   To simulate the bowing intensity, Pocket Cello features 3D Touch to control the bowing intensity. If your device doesn't support 3D Touch, you can still drag your finger down the screen while playing to increase or decrease the bowing intensity!

   You can use Pocket Cello to slide your fingers up and down the fretboard and play it like a real violin, or you can enable the "Snap To Notes" option in the app to be sure you're playing the note in tune.

   You can use manual vibrato like you would on a real cello, or you can use the auto-vibrato which brings a more orchestra like professional sound to your cello.

   Enjoy!

## Key features

- 3D Touch bowing intensity simulation
- Manual bowing intensity control
- Fretboard sliding for note changes
- Snap to Notes for accurate pitch
- Manual and auto-vibrato options

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisments | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-cello-play-for-real/id1466197996/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Me like it

*2025-05-01, version 1.0*

It nice because it is fun.

### 5/5 — Thank you

*2024-09-02, version 1.0*

it sounds great

### 2/5 — IT IS SOOOO HARD TO PLAY

*2023-12-04, version 1.0*

This game is so confusing and it really shouldn’t be this hard to play.  It should make the cello player feel like if they don’t have time to play their instrument at home at the time they can play it on their phone.  I am a cello player myself and I would rather play on the real cello then this scam of a game. I would not recommend this “cello game”

### 5/5 — Great violin simulator

*2023-10-13, version 1.0*

Love the sounds and the auto vibrato

### 2/5 — Impossible to play

*2023-06-03, version 1.0*

Don‘t use this app to actually try to play the cello, it‘s best use is definitely for tuning and putting tapes on the fingerboard, you can check to see if you have the correct tone even if you aren‘t a music teacher, professional player, or have been playing for a long time. So I wouldn‘t recommend this app for learning the instrument but you can use it for tuning and finding the correct pitch.

### 4/5 — Works fine, but there is a mistake on one of the notes.

*2023-04-05, version 1.0*

I have been playing cello for 4 years, this app says that the high E on the A string is C, the last note on the A string (on the app) should be a high E. Other than that typo, the app works fine.

### 3/5 — No bow???!?!?

*2022-12-20, version 1.0*

It’s good but there is no bow i guess it’s good for a mobile app. There could be way more to this

### 1/5 — I do not recommend getting this app

*2022-12-20, version 1.0*

Whenever I pressed one of the notes it would not make a sound it does not work even if I put it on full volume it just doesn’t work and if you press the help button it doesn’t work. DONT GET THIS APP!

### 2/5 — D

*2022-09-11*

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### 2/5 — This app doesn’t work on my cell phone

*2022-07-23, version 1.0*

App opens, but doesn’t work with my cell phone  :(

## Frequently asked questions about Pocket Cello

### What is Pocket Cello?

Pocket Cello is a mobile application that allows users to simulate playing a cello on their device. It offers realistic bowing intensity controls, fretboard interaction, and vibrato options to provide an immersive musical experience.

### How do I control bowing intensity?

The app utilizes 3D Touch on compatible devices to simulate bowing intensity. If your device does not support 3D Touch, you can still control the bowing intensity by dragging your finger down the screen while playing.

### Can I play in tune with this app?

Yes, the app provides an option called 'Snap To Notes' which ensures you play the correct note in tune. You can also slide your fingers up and down the fretboard to change notes manually, similar to a real violin.

### What are the vibrato options?

Pocket Cello offers two vibrato options: manual vibrato, which mimics how you would apply it on a real cello, and auto-vibrato, which provides a more professional, orchestra-like sound.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a basic cello simulation experience. Additional features or content may be available through in-app purchases.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2019-06-01

No release notes.

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## Related topics

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