# Violin Real vs FROGUIRO

The clearest difference is rating: FROGUIRO at 5.0 against Violin Real's 4.3. FROGUIRO also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Violin Real's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (732 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FROGUIRO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Violin Real asks for nothing beyond the download.

FROGUIRO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Violin Real has 732 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Violin Real's written reviews are positive against 100% of FROGUIRO's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Violin Real | FROGUIRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (732 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/violin-real/id1458880612/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/froguiro/id1580296477/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **732** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#130** | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Son Truong Ngoc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447240720) | [Ammonite Design Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/460176444) |

## What reviewers say

### Violin Real

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

**Currently charting:** #130 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


### FROGUIRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/froguiro/id1580296477)

This virtual instrument game allows you to create unique sounds by tapping or dragging across a frog. Explore different tones by touching various parts of the frog, or slide your finger along its spine for satisfying ASMR effects. Make your own music or play along with rhythm challenges.

**Highlights:** Virtual musical instrument, Rhythm-based gameplay, ASMR sound creation, Tap and drag controls, Make your own music, Improve rhythm skills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Violin Real free?

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

### Is FROGUIRO free?

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

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

FROGUIRO is rated higher. Violin Real averages 4.3 out of 5 from 732 ratings, while FROGUIRO averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Violin Real or FROGUIRO have ads?

Both Violin Real and FROGUIRO show ads.

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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.*