# Smilophone

> Facial expression-driven music generation app for iPhone and iPad. (iPhone/iPad app by Simon Booth.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smilophone/id881184725 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Simon Booth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1146275430)
- Category: Music, Games, Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.2 · 79 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-06-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smilophone/id881184725/reviews.md

## What is Smilophone?

Smilophone - music is in your face!

Using emotional intelligence powered by Affectiva, Smilophone converts your expressions into music.  Hold your iPhone or iPad up so it can see your face, and the music will play.  Happy faces make happy sounds, sad faces make sad sounds.  Raise or lower your eyebrows to raise or lower the tone.  Have fun and make music as beautiful as you are!

## Key features

- Facial expression to music conversion
- Emotional intelligence powered by Affectiva
- Tone control via eyebrow movement
- Real-time music generation
- Supports iPhone and iPad

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smilophone/id881184725/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Not bad, but crashes after about 2 minutes.

*2015-03-07*

Smilophone lets me hear the music it makes when I'm happy (plays major chord) or sad (plays minor chord). It even raises its pitch when I raise or lower my eyebrows. But here's the thing, it crashes after about 2 minutes of using it. Could you please fix it?

## Frequently asked questions about Smilophone

### How does Smilophone create music?

Smilophone uses Affectiva's emotional intelligence technology to analyze your facial expressions. Your emotions are then translated into corresponding musical sounds and tones in real-time.

### What devices does Smilophone support?

Smilophone is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, allowing for a wide range of users to experience its unique music generation capabilities.

### Is Smilophone free to use?

Yes, Smilophone is available for free, meaning there are no upfront costs to download or use the application.

### What is the age rating for Smilophone?

Smilophone has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a young audience and families to explore creative music making.

### How often is Smilophone updated?

The latest version of Smilophone is 1.4, and it was last updated on September 2, 2022. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates recent maintenance.

### Can I control the music's pitch with Smilophone?

Yes, you can raise or lower your eyebrows to control the pitch of the music generated by Smilophone, adding another layer of interactive control.

### Does Smilophone have ads?

No, Smilophone does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted creative experience for users.

### What do users like about Smilophone?

Based on its 5.0-star rating from one review, users likely appreciate the innovative concept of turning facial expressions into music and the intuitive control mechanisms.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2022-09-02

Smilophone looks great on the new iPhones.

### 1.3 — 2016-04-28

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

Support for iPad Pro.

### 1.2 — 2015-05-05

Now optimised for iPhone 6 and 6+

### 1.1 — 2014-06-19

You can now use either camera to make music.

This update also improves performance on older devices.

### 1.0 — 2014-06-11

No release notes.

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All apps by Simon Booth: https://appshunter.io/developer/1146275430

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