# Harp Real vs Ocarina Notes & Tablatures

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Harp Real at 68% against Ocarina Notes & Tablatures's 25%. Harp Real also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Ocarina Notes & Tablatures's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 15 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ocarina Notes & Tablatures sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Harp Real asks for nothing beyond the download.

Harp Real holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Harp Real has 649 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Harp Real's written reviews are positive against 25% of Ocarina Notes & Tablatures's.

Harp Real ships an update every 15 months, Ocarina Notes & Tablatures monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Harp Real | Ocarina Notes & Tablatures |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (649 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harp-real/id1481348599/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocarina-notes-and-tablatures/id1529424749/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **649** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **67.9% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 97 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Son Truong Ngoc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447240720) | [Sergey Pogodin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518502792) |

## What reviewers say

### Harp Real

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harp-real/id1481348599)

This app simulates a 27-string lever harp, offering a realistic playing experience with a wide frequency range. Practice songs with adjustable speed and transposition, or play in real-time. Record and share your music.

**Highlights:** 27-string lever harp simulation, Frequency range C3 to A6#, Offline and online song practice, Adjustable song speed and transposition, Reverb effect, Normal and RealTime play modes, Autoplay option, Record, playback, and share functionality

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Realistic harp sound quality
- 💰 Free app with premium features
- 🎛️ Adjustable parameters (reverb, room size, tuning levers)
- 🎼 Built-in songs included
- 😌 Relaxing and enjoyable to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Unexpected ads during gameplay
- 📖 Lack of instruction manual/documentation
- 🔊 Sound issues for some users
- 🎵 Pitch accuracy problems reported
- ❌ Missing second hand notes for some songs

**Reported bugs**

- No sound output for some users
- Volume control not easily accessible
- Incorrect pitches in some instances
- App not functioning properly on some devices

**Requested features**

- Background play functionality
- Transpose button
- Second hand notes for all songs
- Better documentation/tutorial


### Ocarina Notes & Tablatures

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocarina-notes-and-tablatures/id1529424749)

Learn and practice traditional melodies on various ocarina flutes with interactive training. Features over 150 songs, import options, and adjustable playback. Unlock all content and remove ads with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Supports 12-, 10-, 6-hole ocarinas and Coda EDC flute, Over 150 traditional melodies, Import custom melodies from Music XML files, Interactive microphone-based training and scoring, Adjustable playback speed and transposition, Printable sheet music, Bookmark favorite melodies

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription. | $2.99 | per month |
| Three-months subscription | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Half-Year Subscription. | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Harp Real free?

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

### Is Ocarina Notes & Tablatures free?

Ocarina Notes & Tablatures is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Harp Real or Ocarina Notes & Tablatures?

Harp Real is rated higher. Harp Real averages 4.7 out of 5 from 649 ratings, while Ocarina Notes & Tablatures averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Harp Real or Ocarina Notes & Tablatures have ads?

Both Harp Real and Ocarina Notes & Tablatures show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Harp Real or Ocarina Notes & Tablatures?

Harp Real ships an update every 15 months, and Ocarina Notes & Tablatures monthly. Most recently, Harp Real was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ocarina Notes & Tablatures on November 3, 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.*
