Comparison

String Quartet SightRead Tutor vs Professional Violin

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

String Quartet SightRead Tutor

Learn note placement on string instruments with interactive exercises. Practice sight-reading, ear training, and tuning using your device or real instrument. Supports violin, viola, cello, and double bass with customizable practice modes.

Highlights
  • Instrument fingerboard note placement
  • Sight-reading practice
  • Live instrument recognition
  • Integrated chromatic tuner
  • Multiple quiz and practice modes
  • Customizable practice options
  • Support for 7 notation systems
Features
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Learn fast where to play notes ! For Violin, Viola, Cello and Double-bass. With this staff Notes Sight Read Tutor, you will learn where to play notes on your instrument's fingerboard ! • Violin • Viola • Cello • Double bass Make progress even when you are away from your instrument ! You can also play your real instrument and the application detect the played notes ! Integrated chromatic tuner. Details : • Accelerated training : Notes you know less will be asked more often for you to be able to enhance your sight reading speed. • Choice of notes to practice : choose which strings to pratice, positions among 13 possible ones (from open string to 7th position), flat, sharp. • Choice of clefs to use. • Choice of language among 7 notation systems to display the name of the note to play : Solfège-Latin Si, English B, German H, Byzantine Zo, Japanese Ro, Indian (Hindusthani) Ni, Indian (Carnatic) Kakali Ni • Display of count of good and failed notes. Click on it to reset, or let it reset itself each morning. • Realistic sounds sampled from real instruments. • Sound On / Off. The screen flashes on good answers when the sound is muted. • Interface translated : displayed in English, French, Spanish or Korean depending on the langage of the device. Should you need a translation in another langage, contact me. • 3 Quiz modes and 2 additional modes :  Sight-Read Quiz (touch) : Read the staff note, then touch the right spot on the screen's instrument.  Live Sight-Read (Live) : Read the staff note, then play it using your real instrument. (This mode uses your device's microphone)  Ear-Training (touch) : Listen to the played note, then touch the right spot on the screen's instrument. (Click staff to replay note)  Free-Play (touch) : Touch the screen's instrument. The note will be played and displayed on the staff.  Instrument Tuner (Live) : Integrated tuner : play a note using your real instrument, the note will be displayed on the staff. (This mode uses your device's microphone) • Help system :  possible display of the name of the note to play.  Possible display of notes placements on the fingerboard (the name of the note to play is then displayed with the same color as the note placement)  Possible display of an helping staff with every notes of the fingerboard. In-app purchase : • Full version : no limits, all strings and positions are available + a BIG thanks for your support :o) There is no ads in this application. Confidentiality : In this application, audio recording is only used locally on your phone to detect played note pitch, it is never transmitted outside the app. Have fun at play !

About

Professional Violin

Experience realistic violin sounds with diverse articulations and advanced tuning. Record and share your musical creations with a variety of expressive tones and effects.

Highlights
  • Realistic violin sounds
  • Orchestra and Orchestra X sound groups
  • Microtonal tuning
  • Transpose adjustment
  • Reverb and chorus effects
  • Dynamic key sensitivity
  • Built-in recorder
Features
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Step into the world of classical, orchestral, and modern violin music with Professional Violin! This app delivers authentic and high-quality violin sounds, offering a realistic and immersive experience for musicians, learners, and violin enthusiasts. Featuring two distinct sound groups—Orchestra and Orchestra X, Professional Violin provides a rich variety of expressive tones and articulations. With advanced features like microtonal tuning, transpose adjustment, reverb effects, chorus mode, and dynamic key sensitivity, Professional Violin brings professional-level playability to your fingertips. About the Violin The violin is a timeless and expressive string instrument, used across classical, jazz, folk, and contemporary music. Whether playing delicate solos, powerful orchestral sections, or intricate folk melodies, the violin’s deep emotional range and technical versatility make it one of the most beloved instruments worldwide. Why You’ll Love Professional Violin Two Unique Violin Sound Groups Orchestra Sounds (For expressive solo and ensemble performance) Forte Arco Normal: A strong, standard violin sound for dynamic playing. Fortissimo Arco Normal: A powerful, resonant tone, ideal for commanding passages. Piano Arco Normal: A softer, more delicate tone for subtle and expressive playing. Pianissimo Arco Normal: An ultra-soft articulation for gentle melodies. Long Forte Molto Vibrato: A sustained, richly vibrated note for deep emotional expression. Long Mezzo Forte Molto Vibrato: A balanced vibrato articulation for warm, lyrical passages. Orchestra X Sounds (For advanced articulation and phrase-based expression) Phrase Forte Arco Martele: A bold, accented attack with a crisp bowing technique. Phrase Forte Arco Spiccato: A light, bouncing articulation ideal for fast, rhythmic passages. Phrase Forte Arco Staccato: A short, precise articulation with a sharp attack. Phrase Forte Harmonic Glissando: A unique, sliding harmonic effect for ethereal sounds. Phrase Fortissimo Arco Tremolo: A fast, expressive trembling bowing technique. Phrase Mezzo Forte Arco Glissando: A sliding note articulation for seamless melodic transitions. Advanced Features for Enhanced Playability Microtonal Tuning: Adjust pitches for traditional and experimental scales, ideal for world music and microtonal compositions. Transpose Adjustment: Easily shift keys to match your musical preferences or play along with other instruments. Reverb Effects: Add depth and atmosphere to your performance with adjustable reverb. Chorus Mode: Layer your notes with rich harmonies, creating a fuller and more dynamic sound. Dynamic Key Sensitivity: Play with natural expression—soft presses produce quieter tones, while harder presses deliver louder, more powerful notes. Record Your Performances Capture your violin music effortlessly with the built-in recorder. Perfect for revisiting practice sessions, composing new pieces, or sharing your artistry. Share Your Music Easily share your violin performances with friends, family, or audiences worldwide, showcasing the beauty and expressiveness of this classical instrument. What Makes Professional Violin Unique? Authentic Sound: Every note replicates the rich and expressive tones of a real violin, with both standard and advanced articulation options. Innovative Controls: Explore microtonal tuning, transpose settings, reverb effects, and dynamic sensitivity for a fully customizable experience. Elegant Design: A sleek, intuitive interface ensures a seamless experience for musicians of all levels. Creative Freedom: Whether playing classical sonatas, dramatic film scores, folk dances, or jazz improvisations, Professional Violin offers endless possibilities for musical expression. Download Professional Violin today and let the expressive tones of the violin inspire your music!

Screenshots

String Quartet SightRead Tutor4 screens
Professional Violin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Professional Violin at 3.8 against String Quartet SightRead Tutor's 3.0. String Quartet SightRead Tutor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. String Quartet SightRead Tutor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Professional Violin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Professional Violin holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 40 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of String Quartet SightRead Tutor's written reviews are positive against 43% of Professional Violin's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

String Quartet SightRead Tutor ships an update monthly, Professional Violin every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
String Quartet SightRead Tutor versus Professional Violin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterString Quartet SightRead TutorProfessional Violin
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (15 ratings)3.8 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1540 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB208 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexandre DupleixAlper Kahriman

Customer experience

String Quartet SightRead Tutor

All ratings15 ratings
Positive46.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral27.8%
Negative22.2%

Professional Violin

All ratings40 ratings
Positive67.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

String Quartet SightRead Tutor

One-time1
  • Full version$3.99
1 purchases

Professional Violin

One-time1
  • Get Premium$9.99

Questions

Is String Quartet SightRead Tutor free?
String Quartet SightRead Tutor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Professional Violin free?
Professional Violin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, String Quartet SightRead Tutor or Professional Violin?
Professional Violin is rated higher. String Quartet SightRead Tutor averages 3.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Professional Violin averages 3.8 from 40 ratings.
Do String Quartet SightRead Tutor or Professional Violin have ads?
Professional Violin shows ads; String Quartet SightRead Tutor does not.
Which is updated more often, String Quartet SightRead Tutor or Professional Violin?
String Quartet SightRead Tutor ships an update monthly, and Professional Violin every 4 months. Most recently, String Quartet SightRead Tutor was updated on October 16, 2026 and Professional Violin on October 8, 2026.

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