# FingerFiddle vs Banjo Sim

The clearest difference is price: Banjo Sim at Free against FingerFiddle's $2.99. FingerFiddle's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Banjo Sim is free to download; FingerFiddle costs $2.99 up front. FingerFiddle sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Banjo Sim sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FingerFiddle holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FingerFiddle has 52 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FingerFiddle ships an update every 3 months, Banjo Sim every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FingerFiddle | Banjo Sim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fingerfiddle/id1057024351/reviews)** | [3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banjo-sim/id6738651173/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthias Demoucron](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057024350) | [Alper Kahriman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054578352) |

## What reviewers say

### FingerFiddle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fingerfiddle/id1057024351)

Transform your device into a realistic string instrument. Control notes with your fingers and shape sound with bow-like movements. Experience the full expressive range of violin family instruments anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Realistic bow and fingerboard control, Expressive sound shaping, Pizzicato playing mode, Customizable fingerboard, Inter-App Audio/Audiobus support, Multiple violin family instruments

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Violin (Classic Collection) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Viola (Classic Collection) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Violin (Con Sordino Collection) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double Bass (Classic Collection) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Viola (Con Sordino Collection) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cello (Con Sordino Collection) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double Bass (Con Sordino Collection) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Classic Collection | $8.99 | one-time |
| Con Sordino Collection | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Realistic and amazing sound quality
- 💡 Highly expressive and innovative
- ✨ Intuitive and well-designed interface
- 🚀 Great performance and small file size
- 💰 Excellent value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Additional in-app purchases required for instruments
- 🎻 Violin not included in initial purchase
- 🤔 Confusing pricing and hidden costs
- 🎛️ Limited pitch selection (fixed keys)
- 🎧 Aliasing distortion on high strings

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently (especially after iOS 11.2)
- 3D bow and vibrato not working for some users
- Mutes when starting recording in GarageBand
- Vibrato function not activable for some users

**Requested features**

- Recording capability
- Metronome
- MIDI IN/OUT support
- AUv3 support for DAWs
- Support for Apple Pencil 2 pressure


### Banjo Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banjo-sim/id6738651173)

This app offers an authentic banjo-playing experience with realistic sounds and intuitive controls. Explore various play modes, customize key sensitivity, and record your musical creations to share.

**Highlights:** Authentic banjo sounds, Microtonal tuning, Adjustable transpose, Reverb and chorus effects, Dynamic key sensitivity, Customizable key size, Multiple play modes, Built-in recording and screen recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Premium | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FingerFiddle free?

FingerFiddle costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Banjo Sim free?

Banjo Sim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FingerFiddle or Banjo Sim?

FingerFiddle is rated higher. FingerFiddle averages 4.4 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Banjo Sim averages 3.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do FingerFiddle or Banjo Sim have ads?

Banjo Sim shows ads; FingerFiddle does not.

### Which is updated more often, FingerFiddle or Banjo Sim?

FingerFiddle ships an update every 3 months, and Banjo Sim every 4 months. Most recently, FingerFiddle was updated on October 21, 2026 and Banjo Sim on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*