# Windy — Like a real musical instrument > Interactive musical instrument app for iPhone and iPad. (iPhone/iPad app by Kindred, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windy/id800758888 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Kindred, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/645807741) - Category: Music, Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.90/5 from 38 App Store ratings · 52 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.3 · 8 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2014-01-30 - Data updated: 2026-07-03 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windy/id800758888/reviews.md ## What is Windy? Windy is a fully functioning musical instrument. Play Happy Birthday and other songs in a fully interactive way on your iPhone and iPad—no musical experience or talent necessary! To play, simply hold down the keys on the screen and blow lightly into the microphone at the same time. - Tilt your device to the left to play flat notes - Tilt your device to the right to play sharp notes - Tilt your device up and down to play across three successive octaves Play through the list of guided songs, or whatever you want! Make sure to unmute your iPhone or iPad and turn up the volume. Play over your device's speakers, wireless headphones, regular headphones, or REALLY LOUD over wireless Bluetooth-enabled speakers! Enjoy! ## Key features - Play like a real instrument - Interactive song playback - Tilt controls for notes - Octave control - Guided songs - Device microphone input ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Windy Plus | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 52) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windy/id800758888/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Waste of effort to download. *2024-06-18, version 4.1.2* The app does not let play own originated song, and stops working after first minute playing. ### 1/5 — Won’t stay open *2019-10-07, version 4.0.5* Keeps closing when I tilt the phone. Pretty worthless. ### 5/5 — Request *2016-05-09, version 3.0.4* Please add harmonica songs ### 1/5 — Why buy it? *2016-05-09, version 3.0.4* Did not even provide a sample sound. ### 2/5 — Hmm *2016-05-09, version 3.0.4* Well the quality of the app is pretty good, but I was very disappointed that that I just bought this app Keyword bought and then I have to pay to get anything else. seriously. I mean seriously ### 1/5 — New Update Crashes *2016-03-30, version 3.0.3* Just updated Windy on my iPhone 6s Plus and now when I open the app it crashes. Please fix. Thanks, April ### 4/5 — Fun musical instrument *2016-03-26, version 3.0.2* Turns you pine or iPad into a musical flute or other instrument you might toot. It uses the microphone input which might be hard to find. You blow into the mic while pressing a note. It can be difficult to use on an iPad unless you have giant fingers. I suggest that the user be able to resize the buttons and move them around on the screen to places their fingers can reach. ### 5/5 — I just played happy birthday! *2016-03-21, version 3.0.1* Easy to use and can make anyone a musician! ### 1/5 — Pathetic *2015-11-14, version 2.0.3* Doesn't work ### 2/5 — Doesn't work anymore.. *2015-09-20, version 2.0.3* It did for the longest time, so assume a recent iOS update maybe did something. (Using 8.4 as of now). Wanted to submit this to company instead of bad review cause did see it work, but company offers no other outlet so looks like I'm complaining even though I think it's very clever, simple, and entertaining!! Hope this gets fixed soon!! ## Frequently asked questions about Windy ### What is this app? This app turns your iPhone or iPad into a fully functioning musical instrument. It allows you to play songs interactively by using your device's microphone and tilt controls to produce different notes and octaves. ### How do I play this app? To play, hold down the keys on the screen and blow lightly into your device's microphone. Tilting your device left or right adjusts for flat and sharp notes, while tilting up and down allows you to play across three octaves. ### Is this app free to use? The app is free to download and use, offering a basic musical instrument experience. Additional features or content may be available through in-app purchases. ### What devices is this app compatible with? This app is designed for iPhone and iPad devices. Ensure your device's microphone is unmuted and the volume is turned up for the best experience. ### Can I play along with songs? Yes, you can play through a list of guided songs provided within the app. You can also play whatever you want, allowing for free improvisation and exploration of musical ideas. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.1.2 — 2023-07-14 Thanks for continuing to play Windy. This update includes: + Minor bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 4.1.1 — 2022-06-10 Thanks for continuing to play Windy. This update includes: + Minor bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 4.1 — 2022-05-01 Thanks for continuing to play Windy. This update includes: + Minor bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 4.0.9 — 2022-01-26 Thank you for continuing to play Windy. This update includes: + Windy is now fully optimized and compatible with your AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max. You can also play it with other Bluetooth-enabled headphones and speakers. Enjoy! ### 4.0.8 — 2021-12-30 Happy New Year! Thank you for continuing to play Windy. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-03.*