# Trapezoid vs KA mini Xun

The clearest difference is rating: KA mini Xun at 5.0 against Trapezoid's 3.9. KA mini Xun also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). Trapezoid's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Trapezoid costs $2.99 and KA mini Xun $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

KA mini Xun holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trapezoid has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Trapezoid ships an update every 4 days, KA mini Xun every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trapezoid | KA mini Xun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trapezoid-hammered-dulcimer/id1062108541/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ka-mini-xun/id6479740933/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 73 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Eskin](https://appshunter.io/developer/342739369) | [SHANTOU KONG AUDIO SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/956078324) |

## What reviewers say

### Trapezoid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trapezoid-hammered-dulcimer/id1062108541)

This virtual instrument app offers an authentic hammered dulcimer experience on iPad. It features a full range of notes, customizable tunings, and realistic playing mechanics like drag rolls. Advanced users can connect MIDI controllers for enhanced performance and control.

**Highlights:** Authentic hammered dulcimer sound and playability, Full range of a 15/14 instrument, Standard and Michigan (octave) tunings, Drag roll effects for repeated notes, Hard or soft hammer sound options, MIDI keyboard support with velocity sensitivity, Adjustable volume, panning, and strike zones

**In-app purchases:** none


### KA mini Xun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ka-mini-xun/id6479740933)

This app offers a virtual instrument simulating the Chinese Xun, designed for electric wind and MIDI keyboard users. It provides a high-quality sound experience with simple controls and can function as a standalone app or an AUv3 plugin.

**Highlights:** Virtual Chinese Xun instrument, High-quality sound experience, Simple UI controls, Standalone app, AUv3 plugin support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trapezoid free?

Trapezoid costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is KA mini Xun free?

KA mini Xun costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Trapezoid or KA mini Xun?

KA mini Xun is rated higher. Trapezoid averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while KA mini Xun averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Trapezoid or KA mini Xun have ads?

Neither Trapezoid nor KA mini Xun shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Trapezoid or KA mini Xun?

Trapezoid ships an update every 4 days, and KA mini Xun every 2 months. Most recently, Trapezoid was updated on October 24, 2026 and KA mini Xun on October 15, 2026.

---

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