# MyLittleStar vs Violin Real

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Violin Real at none against MyLittleStar's 5. Violin Real also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (67% vs 51%). MyLittleStar's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyLittleStar sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Violin Real asks for nothing beyond the download.

Violin Real holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 632 and 735 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of MyLittleStar's written reviews are positive against 67% of Violin Real's.

MyLittleStar ships an update every 7 months, Violin Real every 8 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyLittleStar | Violin Real |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (632 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylittlestar/id1455377164/reviews) | **[4.3 (735 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/violin-real/id1458880612/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 632 | **735** |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | **67.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#138** |
| Size | 101 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sol Choi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455377163) | [Son Truong Ngoc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447240720) |

## What reviewers say

### MyLittleStar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylittlestar/id1455377164)

Create and customize your own unique chibi characters with a vast collection of adorable items. Personalize every detail from eyes to hair color and save your creations to share with friends.

**Highlights:** 1000+ decorating items, Customizable eyes, lenses, and hair dyeing, Attractive dot graphic style, Save creations to gallery, Share with friends

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Frame02 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Maid Package Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Frame03 | $1.99 | one-time |
| School Package Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and adorable
- 👍 Customization options
- 🎨 Aesthetic appeal
- 💰 Free with ads
- 🎥 Fun to make characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Limited skin tones and hair types
- 🙄 Too many ads
- 🐛 Ads don't always work
- 🔒 Restricted character slots
- 🚧 Needs more updates and features

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not loading properly
- Buttons/menu covered by ads
- Special features not working
- Can only watch one ad at a time

**Requested features**

- More skin tone and hair options
- Ability to change clothing colors
- Pose and expression options
- Backgrounds and scene customization
- Ability to save/share multiple characters


### Violin Real

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

**Currently charting:** #138 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 MyLittleStar free?

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

### Is Violin Real free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyLittleStar or Violin Real?

Violin Real is rated higher. MyLittleStar averages 3.9 out of 5 from 632 ratings, while Violin Real averages 4.3 from 735 ratings.

### Do MyLittleStar or Violin Real have ads?

Violin Real shows ads; MyLittleStar does not.

### Which is updated more often, MyLittleStar or Violin Real?

MyLittleStar ships an update every 7 months, and Violin Real every 8 months. Most recently, MyLittleStar was updated on November 6, 2026 and Violin Real on November 6, 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.*