# Real Harmonica Simulator vs Violin Real

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Violin Real at 67% against Real Harmonica Simulator's 0%. Violin Real also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.4) and ratings volume (708 vs 14). Real Harmonica Simulator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Violin Real holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Violin Real has 708 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Real Harmonica Simulator's written reviews are positive against 67% of Violin Real's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Real Harmonica Simulator | Violin Real |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-harmonica-simulator/id1062759019/reviews) | **[4.3 (708 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/violin-real/id1458880612/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **708** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **67.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#110** |
| Size | 53 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mariya Ivanova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030352589) | [Son Truong Ngoc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447240720) |

## What reviewers say

### Real Harmonica Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-harmonica-simulator/id1062759019)

Create your own music with a virtual accordion. This game app offers a simple interface to compose tunes and surprise friends and family with your musical creations. It's designed for entertainment and fun.

**Highlights:** Virtual accordion simulation, Music creation tools, Simple and straightforward interface, Entertainment and joke game, Surprise friends and family with music

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Violin Real

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/violin-real/id1458880612)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

This app simulates a violin, allowing users to play by drawing a bow (Arco) or plucking strings (Pizzicato). It offers multiple playing modes, practice songs with adjustable speed, and features for creating music sheets and recording performances.

**Highlights:** Arco (bowing) simulation, Pizzicato (plucking) simulation, Multiple playing modes (Simple, Professional, No Bow), Practice songs with speed control, Music sheet creation and export, Recording and playback functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 No ads or interruptions during use
- 📚 Educational value for beginners
- 🎨 Beautifully designed interface
- 🎯 Multiple difficulty modes available
- 🎹 Sheet music feature included

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😤 Significantly harder to play than real violin
- 🎻 Unrealistic violin mechanics and controls
- 🐛 Sound cuts out unexpectedly
- ❌ Limited note range (doesn't go up to A7)
- 🔧 Inaccurate tuning on certain strings (D string)

**Reported bugs**

- Sound cuts out when trying to sustain notes
- App switches to wrong string or tone unexpectedly
- Unwanted note repetition or no sound at times
- D string is out of tune
- G#3 note is an octave lower than expected (G#2)

**Requested features**

- Expand note range to include higher octaves (up to A7)
- Add more violin positions for extended range
- Improve bow control mechanics
- Fix string positioning to match real violin layout
- Add more songs with complete note sets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Real Harmonica Simulator free?

Real Harmonica Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Violin Real free?

Violin Real is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Real Harmonica Simulator or Violin Real?

Violin Real is rated higher. Real Harmonica Simulator averages 1.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Violin Real averages 4.3 from 708 ratings.

### Do Real Harmonica Simulator or Violin Real have ads?

Violin Real shows ads; Real Harmonica Simulator does not.

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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.*