# Steve Reich’s Clapping Music — user reviews

> 211 indexed App Store user reviews of Steve Reich’s Clapping Music by NatureGuides Ltd., rated 4.80/5 from 1,212 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steve-reichs-clapping-music/id946487211/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steve-reichs-clapping-music/id946487211.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,099 · 4★ 66 · 3★ 14 · 2★ 9 · 1★ 24

## What do users think of Steve Reich’s Clapping Music?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🎉 Great for rhythm practice
- 💡 Interesting concept based on Steve Reich's music
- 🤩 Challenging but rewarding experience
- 🎨 Visually appealing design

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs, especially after updates
- 🕰️ Noticeable lag and timing issues
- 🔇 Lack of microphone access/clapping support
- 🤔 Patterns not matching the original piece
- 📖 Unclear instructions and feedback

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch or after using practice mode
- Patterns not playing correctly
- Microphone not working/not requesting access
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions
- High latency and timing issues

**Most requested features**

- Add standard music notation view
- Improve Bluetooth/wireless headphone support
- Implement tempo/speed controls
- Provide more detailed performance feedback
- Allow sharing/competing with friends

## Newest reviews (12 of 211)

### 2/5 — Just use notation!

*2023-12-01*

This app is so frustrating. The authors developed a made-up form of music notation instead of just using standard music notation. I assume it’s to get around copyright law, which is also lame—just pay the publisher. Also, I’m pretty sure it’s incorrect in places—it’s hard to tell, for sure.

### 5/5 — :)

*2023-06-21*

I loooooove this <3

### 5/5 — OurMindonMusic: LOVE IT!

*2023-05-30*

The only thing I don’t like about this game is that once I start playing, I find it hard to stop! 🤭 I’m planning to use it with my students next semester to prep them for a live performance! #WellWorthaTry

### 5/5 — Memories

*2023-04-23*

My late, brilliant music theory teacher Seán Diebler introduced us to Clapping Music in 1995. He would be delighted with this app, and probably have a few suggestions.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2023-02-11*

Amazing game my daugter loves it

### 5/5 — Addictive and mesmerising

*2023-01-27*

I love this app. So much fun and a great sense of achievement when you get the patterns right.

### 5/5 — Jazzy not found

*2022-08-18*

I think that this app is AMAZING

### 5/5 — Rhythm

*2022-06-13, version 1.0.7*

Super fun if you’re practicing your rhythm and tempo.

### 2/5 — Needs to be optimized for Bluetooth headphones

*2022-04-25, version 1.0.7*

There is a heavy sound and tapping delay when using AirPods that make this basically unusable.  Please fix

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2022-02-12*

Tricky at first but I managed to beat it on easy! I'm no musician but I still enjoy this a lot, definitely worth trying out :)

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2021-11-20*

I love this app! It’s been a huge help while studying rhythmic dictation. It makes it easier for me to take a break from studying but at the same time keep practicing:)

### 5/5 — Clapping juwidn

*2021-11-08*

I love this app so much! It really helped me with practicing Steve Erich’s clapping music 🤑👺🤗👹

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Sucked

*2026-03-24, version 1.0.7*

Sucked made my kid crash out so hard he busted head open on wall

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2025-05-01*

I had to do this for a school assignment, it was graded. I couldn’t get over 91, and before you say ‘skill issue’. Other people tried it on my phone, and it didn’t work. My grade is a 20% just like my rating.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work well with AirPods

*2024-11-19, version 1.0.7*

Claps are out of sync if using AirPods.

### 1/5 — Used to work

*2024-03-15*

This app used to work and was fun, but now it lags, making it impossible to play. I’m on a brand new iPhone. It should work better than with my 2020 phone. Is there a setting I need to change to prevent the lag?

### 1/5 — Too fast

*2023-04-28, version 1.0.7*

I hate this app, it’s really annoying, zero stars if I could. The thing goes too fast and it’s very confusing. It does not help me with my music project about clapping music. It makes it harder. 🗑️🗑️

### 1/5 — Sucky game

*2022-12-25, version 1.0.7*

I’m bad

### 1/5 — Worst game of our known existence

*2022-01-18*

Bad game, too fasts and doesn’t make sense

### 1/5 — Cooldudepvp2 does not approve

*2021-11-25*

Too hard cannot do it.

### 1/5 — How does this game register accuracy?

*2021-11-02*

It’s not explained or demonstrated, but somehow I’m getting around 18 percent accuracy even when I’m on the beat. It’s impossible to progress with this game because there’s no feedback other than a red line.

### 1/5 — Absolutely garbage they is such a delay between sound and response

*2021-02-24*

Worst app I’ve seen on the App Store

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Addicting and fun!!

*2026-06-17*

I’m hooked! It’s difficult but very fun. Using practice mode helps a lot so I’d recommend starting with that.

### 5/5 — Awesome!!!

*2024-12-14*

最高😆

### 5/5 — Riesenspaß nicht nur für Steve-Reich-Fans!

*2024-11-02*

Die App macht immer noch so Spaß wie am ersten Tag - ein Muss für alle Rhythmusbegeisterten!

### 5/5 — Intrippante

*2024-10-06, version 1.0.7*

Da batterista ogni volta che avvio usata applicazione mi parte la spiga e non mi stacco finché mia moglie non mi richiama all’ordine

### 5/5 — 大変難しい！

*2024-10-06*

それはとても難しく苦労させられる、しかしながらとても楽しい😀

### 5/5 — Eternal one

*2024-06-13*

Endless but smart game!

### 5/5 — Clap clap clap 👏👏👏

*2024-05-03*

I love it. It’s so hard but so fun. My band director suggested it and I’m having a blast. 10/10 would recommend.

### 5/5 — Great

*2023-11-25*

My score: 38, 68, 19!

### 5/5 — シンプルで楽しい

*2023-11-11*

UIはシンプルですが、結構難しいです。

### 5/5 — Fantastic little game

*2023-09-10*

I have really enjoyed playing this! When I got it I played a lot until I finished all the levels, but it has still been a fun app to play again every now and then, or with a friend. I’m a musician and found it a great balance between fun and difficulty/challenge, as well as being good for focus and rhythm, making it a good game for brain breaks. Lovely design, great concept, and perfect functionality. I wish everything in my life worked this well

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