Comparison

Violin Real vs Pitch Runner

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

Pitch Runner

This game transforms ear training into an action-packed running experience. Master musical pitch by sprinting through levels, making it an engaging way for musicians of all levels to practice.

Highlights
  • Action-packed ear training
  • Pitch mastery gameplay
  • Dynamic level design
  • Suitable for all skill levels
  • Engaging musical practice
Features
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Sprint your way to perfect pitch! Tired of boring, repetitive ear training apps? Put on your running shoes and dive into Pitch Runner, the ultimate action game where your musical ear is your greatest weapon. Run and dash through dynamic levels while mastering your pitch. Whether you are a beginner looking to understand notes or an advanced musician practicing complex voicings, Pitch Runner makes ear training thrilling. Terms of Service: https://tigerstone1263.github.io/TermsOfService/PitchRunnerTerms.html License(EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Pirvacy Policy: https://tigerstone1263.github.io/TermsOfService/PitchRunnerPrivacy.html

Screenshots

Violin Real4 screens
Pitch Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pitch Runner at 100% against Violin Real's 67%. Pitch Runner also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 8 months). Violin Real's advantage is chart position (#124 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Violin Real ships an update every 8 months, Pitch Runner daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Violin Real versus Pitch Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViolin RealPitch Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (734 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings734 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#124 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB293 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSon Truong NgocBEOMSEOK CHUNG

Customer experience

Violin Real

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

Pitch Runner

Written reviews1 reviews
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

Pitch Runner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Violin Real

No in-app purchases

None

Pitch Runner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Violin Real free?
Violin Real is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pitch Runner free?
Pitch Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Violin Real or Pitch Runner have ads?
Both Violin Real and Pitch Runner show ads.
Which is updated more often, Violin Real or Pitch Runner?
Violin Real ships an update every 8 months, and Pitch Runner daily. Most recently, Violin Real was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pitch Runner on November 5, 2026.

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