Comparison

Harp Real vs Simple Harp

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Harp Real

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
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The Harp is a stringed musical instrument that has a number of individual strings running at an angle to its soundboard; the strings are plucked with the fingers. Harps have been known since antiquity in Asia, Africa and Europe, dating back at least as early as 3500 BC. The instrument had great popularity in Europe during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, where it evolved into a wide range of variants with new technologies, and was disseminated to Europe's colonies, finding particular popularity in Latin America. Although some ancient members of the harp family died out in the Near East and South Asia, descendants of early harps are still played in Myanmar and parts of Africa, and other defunct variants in Europe and Asia have been utilized by musicians in the modern era. Harps vary globally in many ways. In terms of size, many smaller harps can be played on the lap, whereas larger harps are quite heavy and rest on the floor. Different harps may use strings of catgut, nylon, metal, or some combination. While all harps have a neck, resonator, and strings, frame harps have a pillar at their long end to support the strings, while open harps, such as arch harps and bow harps, do not. Modern harps also vary in techniques used to extend the range and chromaticism (e.g., adding sharps and flats) of the strings, such as adjusting a string's note mid-performance with levers or pedals which modify the pitch. The pedal harp is a standard instrument in the orchestra of the Romantic music era (ca. 1800–1910) and the contemporary music era. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harp) The Harp Real is Lever Harp (Celtic Harp) 27 strings simulation app with lever feature. Frequency range: C3 -> A6#. More offline and online songs for practice (With the ability to change speed, transpose, reverb). Play with 2 modes: - Normal - RealTime You can choose autoplay for listening songs. Record feature: record, play back and share to your friends. ** Songs is updated regularly

About

Simple Harp

Experience the soothing sounds of the harp on your mobile device. This app offers multiple harp sound sets, built-in songs with MIDI practice, rhythmic accompaniment, and a recording library for musical exploration and practice.

Highlights
  • Multiple harp sound sets
  • MIDI playback with visual guide
  • Built-in songs for practice
  • Rhythm and groove accompaniment
  • Recording and playback library
  • Adjustable playback speed
Features
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Bring the graceful and soothing sound of the harp to your iPhone and iPad. Simple Harp is a modern harp simulator built for practice, creativity, and musical exploration — featuring multiple harp sound sets, songs, rhythms, MIDI playback, and a simple recording library. MULTIPLE HARP SOUNDS Play with several harp sound sets, each designed to capture a different tone and atmosphere. Switch sounds instantly to suit classical music, cinematic scoring, ambient soundscapes, or creative improvisation. SONGS + MIDI PRACTICE Practice with built-in songs, follow MIDI playback using a falling-note style visual guide, and adjust playback speed to match your learning pace. RHYTHMS & GROOVES Add rhythm accompaniment to strengthen timing and gently support your performances. MANAGE YOUR RECORDINGS Record your harp performances, replay them anytime, and keep all recordings neatly organized. If you’re looking for a portable harp app for students, composers, or anyone seeking a calm musical experience, Simple Harp lets your music flow naturally wherever you are.

Screenshots

Harp Real4 screens
Simple Harp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Harp Real at 4.7 against Simple Harp's 3.7. Harp Real also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (647 vs 3). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. Simple Harp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Harp Real asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Harp Real versus Simple Harp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHarp RealSimple Harp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (647 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews67.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings647 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 15 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSon Truong NgocMustafa Demir

Bugs and requests

Harp Real

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

4 requests
  • Background play functionality
  • Transpose button
  • Second hand notes for all songs
  • Better documentation/tutorial

Simple Harp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Harp Real

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Harp

One-time1
  • Get Premium$3.99

Questions

Is Harp Real free?
Harp Real is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Harp free?
Simple Harp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Harp Real or Simple Harp?
Harp Real is rated higher. Harp Real averages 4.7 out of 5 from 647 ratings, while Simple Harp averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Harp Real or Simple Harp have ads?
Both Harp Real and Simple Harp show ads.

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