# Violin Real vs String Crossing

The clearest difference is rating: String Crossing at 4.8 against Violin Real's 4.3. String Crossing also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Violin Real's advantage is ratings volume (708 vs 5) and chart position (#126 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

String Crossing holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Violin Real has 708 ratings behind it against 5, 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 String Crossing's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Violin Real | String Crossing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (708 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/violin-real/id1458880612/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-crossing/id6448679220/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **708** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 67.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#126** | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Son Truong Ngoc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447240720) | [Boyan Ivanov Bonev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685539898) |

## What reviewers say

### Violin Real

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

**Currently charting:** #126 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


### String Crossing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-crossing/id6448679220)

This game allows you to play with a real violin, collecting coins by hitting the correct open strings. Bonus sections require matching the melody with open strings to gather coins and regain life. It offers an infinite run experience suitable for both beginners and advanced violinists.

**Highlights:** Play with a real violin, Collect coins by playing open strings, Bonus sections with melody matching, Infinite runner gameplay, Suitable for all skill levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Violin Real free?

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

### Is String Crossing free?

String Crossing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Violin Real or String Crossing?

String Crossing is rated higher. Violin Real averages 4.3 out of 5 from 708 ratings, while String Crossing averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Violin Real or String Crossing have ads?

Violin Real shows ads; String Crossing does not.

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