SmartScales vs Cello Simulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartScales
This app transforms scale and arpeggio practice into an engaging experience with specially composed backing tracks. It closely aligns with the ABRSM syllabus, offering interactive scores, adjustable tempos, and a built-in metronome. Explore various music styles and practice with looping exercises for instruments like piano, violin, viola, cello, and double bass.
- Interactive scale and arpeggio practice
- ABRSM syllabus alignment
- Specially composed backing tracks
- Adjustable tempo control
- Looping exercises
- Built-in metronome
- Toggleable audio tracks
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SmartScales makes practising scales and arpeggios interactive and fun! A collaboration between highly experienced music educators and leading music software developers, SmartScales ensures you’ll be making beautiful music thanks to specially-composed backing tracks in a broad range of styles. The graded exercise packs, available as in-app purchases, closely follow the syllabus of the ABRSM, the UK’s largest music education body and the world’s leading provider of music exams. Free content allows you to try exercises in each grade before buying. Content for Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass available today, more instruments coming soon! • Follows the complete ABRSM syllabus*, including all exercise variations • Choice of music styles for every exercise • Fully interactive score follows the music • Adjustable tempo as you build towards ABRSM's suggested playing speed • Loop the exercise so the music goes on while you play • Built-in metronome helps you keep in time • Toggle lead, backing and metronome tracks on and off • Music can be used as jam along tracks * The syllabus on which SmartScales is based is © by The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and is reproduced by permission of the copyright owner.
Cello Simulator
Experience the magic of playing the cello with this realistic simulation. Learn notes, practice with a metronome, and enjoy true-to-life sounds and bow strokes. Perfect for beginners and experienced musicians alike.
- True-to-life cello simulation
- Note markers for guidance
- Learn and play at your own pace
- Integrated metronome
- Realistic sound and bow strokes
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Cello Simulator Experience the magic of playing the Cello, right in the palm of your hand! Have you ever been enchanted by the soul-stirring melodies of a Cello? Dreamed of playing those haunting tunes yourself but never got around to learning the instrument? The wait is over! Introducing Cello Simulator - your personal, portable Cello. FEATURES: • True-to-Life Experience: This state-of-the-art simulation replicates the feel and sound of a real Cello. Each note, each bow stroke, every vibrato is crafted to perfection. • Note markers to help you play by showing you where the notes are. • Learn as You Play: Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned maestro, Cello Simulator allows you to play at your own pace. • Metronome: Practice to the beat of a metronome included with the app. Whether you're seeking a new hobby, rekindling an old passion, or introducing music to the next generation, Cello Simulator is your ticket to a world of musical wonder. Download now and let the melodies flow! --- Cello Simulator Subscription: Purchase a subscription for no ads, unlimited rosin, and offline play. Prices may vary in different countries. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s iTunes Account Settings. --- http://ammonitedesignstudios.com/termsofuse.htm http://ammonitedesignstudios.com/privacypolicy.htm
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SmartScales at 67% against Cello Simulator's 0%. SmartScales also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Cello Simulator's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SmartScales sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Cello Simulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SmartScales holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartScales has 38 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of SmartScales's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cello Simulator's.
| Parameter | SmartScales | Cello Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (38 ratings) — better | 1.0 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Greater Heights Media Ltd | Ammonite Design Studios Ltd |
Customer experience
SmartScales
Cello Simulator
Bugs and requests
SmartScales
Reported bugs
10 issues- Cannot delete app from iPad
- In-app purchase server connection issues
- App crashes after purchase
- App crashes after opening
- Unable to locate in-app purchases
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- App crashes after 1 second
- App crashes on iPad
- App doesn't load
- App keeps re-downloading
- Doesn't get past unpacking files screen
Requested features
22 requests- Add ABRSM clarinet options
- Add ABRSM piano syllabus updates
- Pro version for school use with all grades enabled
- Search for key signature and browse octaves
- Add MIDI support
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- Add guitar as an instrument
- Add brass instruments
- Add wind instruments
- Add band instruments
- Add classical guitar
- Add woodwind instruments (clarinet)
- Add tuba
- Add more instruments (orchestra)
- Add tuner
- Add drone (chord or single tone)
- Include all three and four scale octaves
- Offer alternative backing tracks (e.g., piano sound)
- Check intonation and provide analysis
- Highlight or change note head color
- Add fingerings or display pitches
- Create new rhythm patterns
- More than 2 note slur option (3,4,6,8)
Cello Simulator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SmartScales
- Cello Grade 1$0.99
- Violin Grade 1$0.99
- Piano Grade 1$0.99
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- Piano Grade 2$1.99
- Double Bass Grade 3$1.99
- Violin Grade 5$2.99
- Viola Grade 5$2.99
- Violin Grade 7$3.99
- Cello Grades 1 to 4$4.99
- Violin Grades 1 to 4$4.99
- Piano Grades 1 to 4$4.99
- Double Bass Grade 8$4.99
- Cello Grades 5 to 8$9.99
- Violin Grades 5 to 8$9.99
- Cello Grades 1 to 8$12.99
- Violin Grades 1 to 8$12.99
- Viola Grades 1 to 8$12.99
Cello Simulator
- Cello Simulator Subscription$1.991 Month
Questions
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