# Harp Real vs CC Flute

The clearest difference is rating: Harp Real at 4.7 against CC Flute's 3.7. Harp Real also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (647 vs 7). CC Flute's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CC Flute sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Harp Real asks for nothing beyond the download.

Harp Real holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Harp Real has 647 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Harp Real ships an update every 15 months, CC Flute every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Harp Real | CC Flute |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (647 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harp-real/id1481348599/reviews)** | [3.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cc-flute/id1618644627/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **647** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 15 months** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 97 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Son Truong Ngoc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447240720) | [Kazuo Kamata](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526785350) |

## 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


### CC Flute

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cc-flute/id1618644627)

This app lets you play virtual flute-like instruments with expressive controls and a unique button layout. It offers a realistic sound experience without consuming much device memory. Additional instruments and features are available through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Realistic flute sound and expression, Unique button-bar layout for smooth play, Supports two fingerings for legato, Sound controller for tonguing, bending, vibrato, Touch plates as semitone keys, Left-handed screen flip, Customizable screen colors and dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Features Trial | Free | one-time |
| Extra Features | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Harp Real free?

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

### Is CC Flute free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Harp Real or CC Flute?

Harp Real is rated higher. Harp Real averages 4.7 out of 5 from 647 ratings, while CC Flute averages 3.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Harp Real or CC Flute have ads?

Harp Real shows ads; CC Flute does not.

### Which is updated more often, Harp Real or CC Flute?

Harp Real ships an update every 15 months, and CC Flute every 22 months. Most recently, Harp Real was updated on October 29, 2026 and CC Flute on October 24, 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.*