# Violin Real vs GravityBall

The clearest difference is rating: GravityBall at 5.0 against Violin Real's 4.3. GravityBall also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). Violin Real's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ratings volume (739 vs 3). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GravityBall sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Violin Real asks for nothing beyond the download.

GravityBall holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Violin Real has 739 ratings behind it against 3, 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 GravityBall's.

Violin Real ships an update every 8 months, GravityBall weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Violin Real | GravityBall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (739 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/violin-real/id1458880612/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravityball-the-lost-core/id6761017518/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **739** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 67.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#126** | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Son Truong Ngoc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447240720) | [Null Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887332923) |

## 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


### GravityBall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravityball-the-lost-core/id6761017518)

Guide an ancient artifact to escape an alien stronghold. Master unique magical abilities, navigate handcrafted levels, and customize your appearance. Experience a visually stunning journey with an original soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Master 6 unique abilities, 20 handcrafted levels, Stunning handmade visuals, Original soundtrack, Unlockable skins, One-time additional download

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pass | $2.99 | per month |
| 5000 Coin Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10k Coin Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25 Premium Crystals Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20k Coin Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50k Coint Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Premium Crystals Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| 250k Coin Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| 250 Premium Crystals Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Violin Real free?

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

### Is GravityBall free?

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

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

GravityBall is rated higher. Violin Real averages 4.3 out of 5 from 739 ratings, while GravityBall averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Violin Real or GravityBall have ads?

Both Violin Real and GravityBall show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Violin Real or GravityBall?

Violin Real ships an update every 8 months, and GravityBall weekly. Most recently, Violin Real was updated on November 11, 2026 and GravityBall on November 5, 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.*