Comparison

Trala vs ScoreWind's Classical Strings

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

Head to head
About

Trala

Learn violin with instant feedback on pitch and rhythm using cutting-edge technology. Access a vast library of songs and lessons taught by world-class violinists, from classical to rock.

Highlights
  • Instant pitch and rhythm feedback
  • Curriculum by concertmasters and rockstars
  • Built-in violin tuner
  • Interactive sheet music library
  • 500+ songs from various genres
  • Lessons from Grammy-winning violinists
Features
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We are thrilled to announce that Trala apps have been acquired by Learnfield GmbH, the world-renowned company behind the popular piano-learning app, Skoove. This marks an exciting new chapter for Trala, bringing expanded opportunities for development, enhanced features, and dedicated support for our violin learners. Trala helps you learn violin at any age, from anywhere. Here’s how it works: GROUNDBREAKING TECHNOLOGY AND INSTANT FEEDBACK When you’re not in a lesson, Trala uses signal processing, cutting edge technology that analyzes the sound of your violin and gives you instant feedback on pitch and rhythm every time you practice. When you play the wrong notes, we’ll help you get back on track. CURRICULUM BUILT BY CONCERTMASTERS AND ROCKSTARS Learn violin by playing the music you love - whether that’s Bach, Britney (Spears), Bluegrass, or (Bela) Bartok. Stay motivated between lessons with the world’s largest library of violin videos and exercises featuring folks like Joshua Bell, Katie Jacoby (The Who), and Kiana June Weber. BUILT-IN VIOLIN TUNER Trala’s in-app violin tuner provides high-precision tuning while teaching you the skills to tune by ear. EXPANSIVE SHEET MUSIC LIBRARY Trala’s interactive sheet music library will teach you 500+ beloved songs, from Happy Birthday to Bach partitas. TRALA’S MISSION Trala’s mission is to make world-class music education available to every single person on Earth. We’re here to give you the lessons, feedback, and support you need to become a violinist. Over 400,000 students from 193+ countries have downloaded Trala to learn violin. MEET OUR CURRICULUM EXPERTS Some of the most exciting violinists teach at Trala, including: • Joshua Bell, Grammy award winning violinist • Katie Jacoby, electric violinist for The Who • Kiana June Weber, the world’s preeminent Celtic fiddler • Dr. Nuné Melik, classical violinist, musicologist, and humanitarian • Grace Youn, renowned Suzuki-certified expert in the fundamentals • Rasa Mahmoudian, concertmaster of the Iran‐Austria Symphony Orchestra ---------------------------- Read about our terms and privacy policy here: http://trala.com/terms http://trala.com/privacy-policy Questions? Email support@trala.com to chat with a real violinist. Trala uses the open-source library Verovio (www.verovio.org).

About

ScoreWind's Classical Strings

Learn guitar and violin with interactive video lessons and guided practice. This app helps you read music and master techniques through step-by-step instruction and personalized learning paths.

Highlights
  • Interactive VideoScore for lesson control
  • Step-by-step sight-reading lessons
  • Personalized learning paths
  • Structured lessons by experienced teachers
  • Tailored exercises
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Learn to Play Guitar and Violin with ScoreWind's VideoScore! Together with ScoreWind teachers' step-by-step lessons, the VideoScore feature helps you learn to play and read music at the same time. This makes it easier for you to become skilled and comfortable with the instruments. =•= "Help! I can’t get the sound right." “Just tap the bar and see how to play it right.” =•= With ScoreWind's VideoScore, you can control the video during guitar or violin lessons and watch how the teacher plays. This makes learning techniques and improving your skills much easier. =•= “Help! I can’t remember what these music notes mean.” “Step by step, ScoreWind teaches you sight reading by applying your knowledge through practice.” =•= By following the step-by-step lessons and exercises from your teacher, you'll naturally get better at reading music for guitar and violin. =•= “Help! Where do I start?” “Answer up to 10 questions and ScoreWind will find your learning path.” =•= ScoreWind will set up a learning path for you based on your answers. This saves time and helps you focus. It also helps you find the perfect learning speed by presenting challenges from different learning areas. Enhance your skills and practice with ScoreWind: • Get a personalized learning path based on your feedback. • Use the interactive VideoScore to control lesson video playback. • Learn from detailed, structured lessons created by experienced teachers. • Enjoy tailored exercises within lessons to boost your learning journey. • Explore songs organized by style for mastering techniques. • Advance your sight-reading skills through step-by-step lessons. • Monitor your progress by reviewing completed lessons. • Keep track of your activities by reviewing your favorite courses and watched lessons. Experience a flexible learning schedule with ScoreWind and develop amazing guitar and violin skills. If you have any questions about the app or lessons from ScoreWind Teachers, please feel free to contact us at scorewind@support.com Our privacy policy can be found at https://scorewind.com/privacy.html Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Trala4 screens
ScoreWind's Classical Strings4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Trala at 4.9K against ScoreWind's Classical Strings's 2. Trala also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Trala sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and ScoreWind's Classical Strings sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trala holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trala has 4.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trala ships an update every 6 weeks, ScoreWind's Classical Strings every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Trala versus ScoreWind's Classical Strings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTralaScoreWind's Classical Strings
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.9K ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews51.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.9K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLearnfield GmbHLiyan Wang

Customer experience

Trala

All ratings4,897 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews327 reviews
Positive51.1%
Neutral9.2%
Negative39.8%

ScoreWind's Classical Strings

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Trala

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Lessons and progress resetting after updates
  • Inability to continue past certain lessons or sections
  • Inaccurate pitch detection and feedback
  • App crashes and freezes during use

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to adjust tempo and speed of lessons
  • More options for practicing with sheet music
  • Inclusion of popular and well-known songs
  • Integration with other music learning apps or platforms
  • Customizable practice modes and settings

ScoreWind's Classical Strings

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Trala

Subscriptions10
  • App Only7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • App Only7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • Premium Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • App + 1 lesson per month1 Month trial$39.991 Month
  • App + 2 lessons per month1 Month trial$79.991 Month
  • App Only7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • App + 4 lessons per month1 Month trial$159.991 Month
  • App + 4 hour lessons per month1 Month trial$279.991 Month
One-time1
  • 1 Trial Lesson$9.99
1 purchases

ScoreWind's Classical Strings

Subscriptions1
  • WizPack1 Month trial$7.991 Month

Questions

Is Trala free?
Trala is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScoreWind's Classical Strings free?
ScoreWind's Classical Strings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Trala or ScoreWind's Classical Strings?
Trala is rated higher. Trala averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while ScoreWind's Classical Strings averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Trala or ScoreWind's Classical Strings have ads?
Neither Trala nor ScoreWind's Classical Strings shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trala or ScoreWind's Classical Strings?
Trala ships an update every 6 weeks, and ScoreWind's Classical Strings every 2 months. Most recently, Trala was updated on September 22, 2026 and ScoreWind's Classical Strings on June 1, 2026.

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