# Violin Real vs Violin Blast

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Violin Real | Violin Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (735 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/violin-real/id1458880612/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/violin-blast/id6755306633/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **735** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 67.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#141** | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Son Truong Ngoc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447240720) | [Scott Spoeneman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853031990) |

## What reviewers say

### Violin Real

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

**Currently charting:** #141 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


### Violin Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/violin-blast/id6755306633)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*