Comparison

Fiddle Tunes for Viola vs Violin Sight

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

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About

Fiddle Tunes for Viola

Access a vast library of fiddle tunes specifically arranged for viola in alto clef. Explore traditional and contemporary pieces from various global traditions, perfect for practice and performance.

Highlights
  • 471 fiddle tunes in alto clef
  • Search by Title, Key, or Meter
  • Includes waltzes, airs, and contras
  • Tunes from global traditions
  • Import personal collections
Features
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This is a collection of about 470 fiddle tunes which have been transposed into alto clef (and usually down an octave) to play on the viola. The collection is slanted toward New England and contra dance tunes, but includes tunes from other traditions and in other styles as well. There are a number of waltzes and airs as well as contras, and tunes from Cape Breton, Québec, the Pacific Northwest, Ireland, England, Scotland, and other areas as well. Most of the tunes are traditional, but there is also a fair number of contemporary composed tunes. A few tunes include harmonies, also in alto clef. Key features: 471 fiddle tunes in alto clef Display any tune in the collection through the Search mechanism Search by Title Search by Key Search by Meter Search by Page Number Import personal collections

About

Violin Sight

Features
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Violin Sight-Read Studio Transform your violin practice with instant audio pitch detection! Designed for beginners and players alike, Violin Sight-Read Studio builds lightning-fast sight-reading reflexes, robust muscle memory, and flawless intonation in just 5 to 10 minutes a day. Key Features & Functions Real-Time Audio Pitch Detection: Uses your microphone to analyze what you play instantly. Notes change color upon a successful hit, ensuring you never practice mistakes. String-by-String & Finger Isolation: Master your instrument efficiently using Horizontal Training (single strings: G, D, A, E, or custom pairs) and Vertical Training (single finger positions across all strings). Customizable Scales & Key Signatures: Select your desired scale via the top-row dropdown to automatically update generated sheet music. Targeted Position Shifting: Choose from Positions 1–7 to practice shifts, automatically adjusting finger calculations and practice goals. Adjustable Note Counts: Configure how many notes (from 1 to 9) appear on the musical staff at one time to fit your skill level. Intonation Target Settings: Adjust difficulty between Approximate Pitch, Good Intonation, and Pure Intonation to fine-knit your finger placement accuracy. Note Edit Mode & Custom Practice: Easily toggle Note Edit Mode to override individual notes on the staff within safe structural boundaries, and check "Practice Same Batch" to loop and drill difficult segments. Live Visual Guidance: Turn on Show Played Note for real-time sharp/flat arrow indicators, and enable Show Finger No. to display left-hand finger numbers (1–4) directly above notes. Notes Per Minute (NPM) Tracking: Monitor your progress in real-time to watch your reading speed soar from beginner steps to professional fluency. Built-in Audio & Mic Tools: Use the Play Sequence button to listen to correct pitches, and test your input device instantly with the built-in microphone tester. Pricing & Free Access Free Download: Get unlimited, lifetime access to the A and E string module to jumpstart your daily practice routine completely free of charge. Full Unlock: Upgrade via a one-time in-app purchase of $6.99 USD to unlock all remaining strings, fingers, positions, and custom combinations.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fiddle Tunes for Viola at none against Violin Sight's 1. Violin Sight's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 41 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Violin Sight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fiddle Tunes for Viola asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fiddle Tunes for Viola ships an update every 41 months, Violin Sight every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Fiddle Tunes for Viola versus Violin Sight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiddle Tunes for ViolaViolin Sight
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 41 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTransported ProductionsBrandon Wu

In-app purchases

None

Fiddle Tunes for Viola

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Violin Sight

One-time1
  • Violin Sight-Read Studio$6.99

Questions

Is Fiddle Tunes for Viola free?
Fiddle Tunes for Viola is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Violin Sight free?
Violin Sight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fiddle Tunes for Viola or Violin Sight have ads?
Neither Fiddle Tunes for Viola nor Violin Sight shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fiddle Tunes for Viola or Violin Sight?
Fiddle Tunes for Viola ships an update every 41 months, and Violin Sight every 9 days. Most recently, Fiddle Tunes for Viola was updated on October 10, 2026 and Violin Sight on October 16, 2026.

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