# Santoor — Play Santoor Anywhere, Anytime

> Virtual Santoor instrument app with recording and sharing features. (iPhone/iPad app by Amir Kamali.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/santoor/id573562256 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Amir Kamali](https://appshunter.io/developer/488626145)
- Category: Games, Music, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 237 App Store ratings · 105 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-11-29
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/santoor/id573562256/reviews.md

## What is Santoor?

Turn Your iPhone or iPad into a musical instrument 

Try having an expensive instrument in your hand wherever your are, with the best quality ever

 An AWARD WINING APP that You wont believe ,even while you are playing it !

• What is Santoor ?

SANTOOR (SANTOUR) is a classic Chordophone(Stringed) musical instrument that is originated in Persian Empire , This instrument is also knowns as the source of "Hammered-Duclimer" and idea of making Piano in Europe, Santoor is a very easy to learn instrument but it needs experience for mastering it.You can absolutely start playing Santoor and make songs with your inspiration and make progress in using this instrument.You also have a chance to  download and listen to other user's playings and relax with beautiful playings that publishes in to your app for FREE.


• Awsome ?
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Santoor app is a unique tool for adding fun to your iPhone/iPad/iPod Device and turn it into a gorgeous musical instrument.You have a chance to play & hear songs with beautiful and High-quality samples that have been recorded in professional studios beside of gorgeous and High-Res user interface.



• APP FEATURES:
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- Super fast and responsive UI on touching threads

- Multi-touch support

- Hand gestures simulations

- Supports iPhone , iPad , iPod

- Export your playings as Audio Files and use them in any other audio player outside of Santoor app!

- Play whatever you like by your inspiration

- Save your playings and enjoy playing them

- Maximize your enjoying with super high quality and studio recorded sounds.

- Publish your playings , hear it on your other iDevices and let others hear yours

- Browse Online and access to more playings FREE

- Slow down or speed up the playings.

- Professionals you can use the exported audio files and mix it with other instruments!

- This app can help you learn playing other recorded sounds by showing the position of hands while playing.

- See the music notations while running iPad

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## Key features

- Virtual Santoor instrument
- High-quality studio sounds
- Record and save playings
- Export audio files
- Share playings online
- Multi-touch support
- Learn by watching

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Membership - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Membership - Quarterly | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Membership - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Membership - Annual | $24.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgarde To Full version | $149.00 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Full version | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Santoor?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎵 Authentic and realistic santoor sound quality
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visual design
- 📱 Portable santoor instrument in pocket
- 🎓 Helpful for learning and practice
- 🎯 Accurate Persian classical tuning
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and force closes
- 🔇 No sound output on some devices
- 📢 Intrusive ads disrupting gameplay
- 🔊 Volume control unavailable or fixed
- ⚠️ Incompatible with iOS 13 and newer versions
- 💳 Paid version issues and unclear pricing
- 🎮 Limited functionality on iPad devices
- ⚙️ Poor app maintenance and support

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Splash screen opens then closes
- iOS 13+ compatibility issues
- No sound on iPad Air 2 and iPad Pro
- Ads replacing santoor image and disrupting touch controls
- Search functionality crashes
- Paid version features not unlocking
- App hangs when accessing contacts
- Volume control not responding to system settings

**Most requested features**

- MIDI keyboard connectivity
- Ability to play multiple strings simultaneously
- String highlighting during playback
- Built-in santoor tuner
- Demo songs with string highlighting for learning
- GarageBand integration
- Adjustable volume control
- Additional instruments (oud, daf, tar)
- Improved hand simulator
- Device compatibility selection/tuning
- Offline demo downloads

## Recent user reviews (10 of 105)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/santoor/id573562256/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Bad!

*2026-01-01*

What a bad design.

### 3/5 — Santur

*2025-10-15*

Very good quality app, but it should be connectable with MIDI keyboard as well

### 1/5 — Do not update to the last version

*2025-03-23*

I am a professional Santoor player and composer and I used to use this app when I didn’t have my instrument with me and I needed to check something up on my Santour and it was really useful. Recently, I mistakenly update it to the last version to get rid of annoying old bugs, but unfortunately, it becomes worse and using it is now near to impossible . Being unable to specify a proper place for ads, they keep ruining the app by replacing Santoor picture over and over without adjusting touches which makes you completely confused in playing strings.

### 2/5 — ناکوک

*2024-12-11*

دوست عزیز شما اول ساز رو درست کوک بکنید بعد بیاید اپلیکیشن درست کنید.   ساز شما اینجا سیم اول می پشت خرک ناکوک هست و همینطور سیم لا هم تنظیم نیست.

### 1/5 — Basic

*2023-11-28*

The santoor tone is ok (it really sounds like santoor; the unlike some other Apps).   But that’s the only good feature.   You tried one saved song and it as terrible.   I was hoping to find something to help me tune my Santoor.   I didn’t find anything here (maybe is there and I didn’t feel d it).

**Developer response:** Hi, you have a great idea, however we never made a claim that the app will help you tune your Santoor. Apart from the intro music saved on your app, we encourage you to check out  many of free songs through the app's library! We love to expand the features of this app, please support us with positive feedbacks and subscribe to the app. Stay tuned!

### 1/5 — Volume control problem

*2023-08-19*

volume is fixed. It can not be adjusted

### 5/5 — موسيقی ایرانی

*2022-04-04, version 1.9.1*

زیباترین صدای ممکن، من که لذت برد، تشکر ویژه از سازنده محترم این برنامه🌹❤️

### 1/5 — The app crash every time

*2021-03-30*

Every time I play a track the app crashed:|

### 2/5 — بد نیست

*2021-03-24, version 1.9.1*

خویه ولی جالب نیست چون که اصلا نمیشه باهاش دومضراب رو هم زمان زد

### 4/5 — تشکر ویژه

*2021-01-08, version 1.8*

باسلام و تشکر ویژه خدمت سازندگان این اپ 
متاسفانه با تحریم کردن اپ های ایرانی و بخصوص این اپ فوق العاده 
یه سری مشکلات  بوجود اومده که اگر این ها حل بشه خیلی عالی خواهد بود 
۱ امکان خرید ریالی  برای  اپ پیشرفته اش 
۲ هایلایت نشدن سیم ها  
۳-دانلود دموها به همراه هیلایت شدن سیم ها برای اموزش بهتر که الان متاسفانه برای ایپد ها نیستش 

ممنون میشم یه توجه دیگه برای اپدیت اپ بکنید 
باتشکر

## Frequently asked questions about Santoor

### What is the Santoor app?

The Santoor app turns your iPhone or iPad into a virtual Santoor, a classic stringed musical instrument. It offers high-quality studio sounds, allowing you to play, record, and share your music.

### What are the key features of the Santoor app?

Key features include a super-fast and responsive UI, multi-touch support, the ability to record and save your playings, export them as audio files, and share them with other users. It also offers studio-recorded sounds and can help you learn by showing hand positions.

### Is the Santoor app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, with options for in-app purchases. You can also access and listen to other users' playings for free.

### What devices is the Santoor app compatible with?

The app supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, providing a musical instrument experience across Apple's mobile ecosystem.

### How can I use the exported audio files?

You can export your playings as audio files to use them in any other audio player outside of the Santoor app. Professionals can mix these exported files with other instruments for more complex productions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.4 — 2025-03-08

- Bug fix and improvements

### 2.1.1 — 2023-12-21

- Bugfix and improvements

### 2.1.0 — 2023-12-13

- Bugfix and improvements

### 2.0.1 — 2023-10-08

- Bugfix and improvements

### 2.0.0 — 2023-10-06

- Bugfix and improvements

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