Comparison

Violin Real vs Violin Blast

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

Head to head
About

Violin Real

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
Currently charting
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The violin, sometimes known as a fiddle, is a wooden string instrument in the violin family. Most violins have a hollow wooden body. It is the smallest and highest-pitched instrument in the family in regular use. Smaller violin-type instruments exist, including the violino piccolo and the kit violin, but these are virtually unused. The violin typically has four strings tuned in perfect fifths, and is most commonly played by drawing a bow across its strings, though it can also be played by plucking the strings with the fingers (pizzicato) and by striking the strings with the wooden side of the bow (col legno). Violins are important instruments in a wide variety of musical genres. They are most prominent in the Western classical tradition, both in ensembles (from chamber music to orchestras) and as solo instruments and in many varieties of folk music, including country music, bluegrass music and in jazz. Electric violins with solid bodies and piezoelectric pickups are used in some forms of rock music and jazz fusion, with the pickups plugged into instrument amplifiers and speakers to produce sound. Further, the violin has come to be played in many non-Western music cultures, including Indian music and Iranian music. The name fiddle is often used regardless of the type of music played on it. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violin) The Violin Real is 2 Violin type simulation app with Arco (using hand drag Violin bow) and Pizzicato (using hand touch) feature. Frequency range: G3 -> A5#. More offline and online songs for practice (With the ability to change speed) Play with 3 modes: - Simple (Recommend for Beginner): Only use right hand for dragging Violin bow (Arco) or touching Violin string (Pizzicato) - Professional: Use 2 hands. Use right hand for dragging Violin bow (Arco) or touching Violin string (Pizzicato). Use left hand for choosing note (frequency) in Violin string. - No Bow: Use 1 or 2 hands press note for playing Violin sound You can choose autoplay for listening songs. Create Music Sheet feature: You can create, save, open your music sheet with 2 instruments: Violin and Piano. Export it for playing or sharing to everyone. Record feature: record, play back and share to your friends. ** Songs is updated regularly

About

Violin Blast

Transform violin practice into an engaging game with real-time pitch detection. Play through exciting modes like Bubble Pop and Liftoff, receiving instant feedback to improve your playing. Features a built-in tuner and adjustable difficulty levels for all learners.

Highlights
  • Gamified violin practice
  • Real-time pitch detection
  • Two game modes (Bubble Pop, Liftoff)
  • Built-in professional tuner
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Offline play
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TURN VIOLIN PRACTICE INTO A GAME Violin Blast makes learning violin fun and addictive. Using real-time pitch detection, the app listens to your violin and responds instantly - turning boring practice into exciting gameplay. TWO GAME MODES BUBBLE POP Pop colorful bubbles by playing the correct notes on your violin. As you advance through levels, the game introduces more notes and faster speeds, naturally expanding your range. - Perfect for learning note reading - Builds muscle memory - Progressive difficulty - Combo multipliers - Stunning visual effects LIFTOFF Pilot your rocket through space by matching notes. Play the right pitch to lift your ship above asteroids and survive! - Fast-paced runner gameplay - 15+ levels - Unlock new ships - Tests pitch accuracy under pressure REAL-TIME PITCH DETECTION Professional-grade audio engine gives you instant feedback on every note. See if you're sharp, flat, or perfectly in tune - like having a teacher in your pocket. - Detects full violin range (G3-D6) - Shows precise pitch in Hz and cents - Works with acoustic and electric violins BUILT-IN TUNER Professional tuner with auto-lock technology automatically identifies which string you're tuning. THREE DIFFICULTY LEVELS BEGINNER - Four open strings at a comfortable pace INTERMEDIATE - Six notes including B, C, and F# ADVANCED - All 11 notes with fast-paced challenges WHY IT WORKS * Makes practice feel like play * Instant feedback on every note * Clear goals and progress tracking * Builds skills through fun repetition * Keeps you motivated to practice more PERFECT FOR - Beginners starting their journey - Students supplementing lessons - Self-taught learners - Adults returning to violin - Anyone wanting fun practice FEATURES - Two addictive game modes - Real-time pitch recognition - Professional violin tuner - Three difficulty levels - High score tracking - Beautiful graphics - Works offline Requires a real violin - the app uses your device's microphone to detect your instrument. Download now and make practice something you look forward to! Support: https://violinblast.com Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/violinblast/home Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Violin Real4 screens
Violin Blast3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Violin Blast at 5.0 against Violin Real's 4.3. Violin Blast also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 months). Violin Real's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (735 vs 2). On price, monetization model and device support 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. Violin Blast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Violin Real asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Violin Blast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Violin Real has 735 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Violin Real ships an update every 8 months, Violin Blast every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Violin Real versus Violin Blast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViolin RealViolin Blast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (735 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings735 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#137 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSon Truong NgocScott Spoeneman

Customer experience

Violin Real

All ratings708 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive67.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative28.9%

Violin Blast

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Violin Real

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • 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)
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  • Glitchy performance during gameplay
  • Inconsistent audio output

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Violin Blast

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Violin Real

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Violin Blast

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Violin Real free?
Violin Real is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Violin Blast free?
Violin Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Violin Real or Violin Blast?
Violin Blast is rated higher. Violin Real averages 4.3 out of 5 from 735 ratings, while Violin Blast averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Violin Real or Violin Blast have ads?
Violin Real shows ads; Violin Blast does not.
Which is updated more often, Violin Real or Violin Blast?
Violin Real ships an update every 8 months, and Violin Blast every 4 days. Most recently, Violin Real was updated on November 6, 2026 and Violin Blast on October 30, 2026.

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