Comparison

Composer Pro vs Violin Simulator

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

Head to head
About

Composer Pro

Compose music scores with ease using a familiar keyboard layout. This app supports multiple parts, a wide range of instruments, and various musical symbols, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced musicians.

Highlights
  • Keyboard-style note input
  • Support for up to 8 parts
  • Over 100 instruments
  • Variety of music symbols
  • Configurable parts and settings
  • Instrument transposition
  • Export without watermark
Features
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A handy sheet music writer app, make writing sheet music feels like typing notes. Tap on the keys with notation in a familiar keyboard layout. Provide a very easy way to compose music score. Support up to 8 parts, over 100 instruments, variety of music symbols and notations. It is very friendly for rookies while professional enough for experts. --------------------------------- UNLIMITED ACCESS SUBSCRIPTION - Support up to 8 parts - Config parts(add, delete, reorder) - Change key for each part - Change beat type and tempo - Config clef for each staff - Config sound for each part - No watermark image export - No Ads - Support 2nd voice part - Transpose instruments - Change keyboard size - Import data file - Unlock all 100+ instruments - The subscriptions are $9.99 monthly and $49.99 yearly with free trial - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that service, where applicable - Terms of use: https://service.notationpad.com/terms_service.html

About

Violin Simulator

Experience the magic of playing the violin on your device. This app offers a true-to-life simulation with note markers and a metronome to help you learn and play at your own pace. Perfect for beginners and music enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • True-to-life violin simulation
  • Note markers for guidance
  • Learn and play at your own pace
  • Integrated metronome
  • Offline play with subscription
Features
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Violin Simulator Experience the magic of playing the violin, right in the palm of your hand! Have you ever been enchanted by the soul-stirring melodies of a violin or fiddle? Dreamed of playing those haunting tunes yourself but never got around to learning the instrument? The wait is over! Introducing Violin Simulator - your personal, portable violin. FEATURES: • True-to-Life Experience: This state-of-the-art simulation replicates the feel and sound of a real violin. Each note, each bow stroke, every vibrato is crafted to perfection. • Note markers to help you play by showing you where the notes are. • Learn as You Play: Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned maestro, Violin Simulator allows you to play at your own pace. • Metronome: Practice to the beat of a metronome included with the app. Whether you're seeking a new hobby, rekindling an old passion, or introducing music to the next generation, Violin Simulator is your ticket to a world of musical wonder. Download now and let the melodies flow! --- Violin Simulator Subscription: Purchase a subscription for no ads, unlimited rosin, and offline play. Prices may vary in different countries. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s iTunes Account Settings. --- http://ammonitedesignstudios.com/termsofuse.htm http://ammonitedesignstudios.com/privacypolicy.htm

Screenshots

Composer Pro4 screens
Violin Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Composer Pro at 72% against Violin Simulator's 22%. Composer Pro also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.9) and ads (none vs shown). Violin Simulator's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Composer Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Violin Simulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Composer Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Composer Pro has 685 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Composer Pro's written reviews are positive against 22% of Violin Simulator's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Composer Pro versus Violin Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComposer ProViolin Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (685 ratings) — better1.9 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews — better22.2% of reviews
Number of ratings685 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer嵩 张Ammonite Design Studios Ltd

Customer experience

Composer Pro

All ratings685 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral5.5%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews260 reviews
Positive71.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative20.8%

Violin Simulator

All ratings13 ratings
Positive23.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.9%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%

Bugs and requests

Composer Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Notes sometimes placed incorrectly
  • Measures and compositions randomly deleted
  • Inability to restore deleted content

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more instruments beyond piano
  • Allow changing time signatures and key signatures without subscription
  • Improve note editing and placement
  • Add export options to save/share compositions
  • Provide more music notation tools and dynamics

Violin Simulator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Composer Pro

Subscriptions4
  • Unlimited Access$6.997 Days
  • Pro Access$9.991 Month
  • Pro Access$49.991 Year
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  • Pro Access7 Days trial$49.991 Year
1 purchases

Violin Simulator

Subscriptions1
  • Violin Simulator Subscription$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Composer Pro free?
Composer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Violin Simulator free?
Violin Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Composer Pro or Violin Simulator?
Composer Pro is rated higher. Composer Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 685 ratings, while Violin Simulator averages 1.9 from 13 ratings.
Do Composer Pro or Violin Simulator have ads?
Violin Simulator shows ads; Composer Pro does not.

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