Comparison

Instruments 360 vs Guitar 3D Studio

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

Head to head
About

Instruments 360

Explore a world of musical instruments with interactive features, high-definition images, and engaging quizzes. Discover over 30 instruments and learn about them through fun puzzles and virtual tours. Expand your collection with in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Over 30 high-definition instrument images
  • Zoom function for detailed views
  • Interactive instrument quizzes
  • Challenging instrument puzzles
  • 3 virtual music tours
  • In-app purchases for more instruments and ad removal
Features
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Instruments 360: The advanced instrument experience for everyone! Welcome to Instruments 360, the app designed for young instrument enthusiasts! Embark on a delightful journey through the enchanting world of instruments with interactive features that entertain and educate. Discover over 30 instruments with splendid high-definition images: Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Bagpipes, Balalaika, Bandura, Banjo, Bassoon, Bongos, Castanets, Cello, Clarinet, Classical Guitar, Congas, Diatonic Button Accordion, Domra, Double Bass, Drum, Drum Kit, Electric Bass, Electric Guitar, Electric Violin, French Horn, Guiro, Harmonica, Harp, Keyboard, Mandolin, Maracas, Oboe, Organ, Pan Flute, Piano, Recorder, Saxophone, Sitar, Tambourine, Triangle, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Violin, Western Concert Flute, Xylophone, Zither, Alphorn, Hurdy Gurdy, Marimba, Tabla, Ukulele. Add even more instruments, more tours and remove ads with in-app purchases, including: Berimbau, Ocarina, Soprano Saxophone. Features: • Adorable Photos and Sounds: Browse a stunning gallery filled with cute and funny instrument images! Kids can swipe through a variety of instruments. • Zoom Function: Get up close and personal with detailed images. • Quizzes: Test your instrument knowledge with interactive quizzes! From breed trivia to quirky instrument behaviors, kids will learn while having a blast. • Challenging Puzzles: Engage your mind with fun puzzles featuring playful instruments. With different difficulty levels, there’s a challenge for everyone! • 3 Virtual Tours: Explore pop rock, classical, and traditional tours with immersive virtual tours!. With Instruments 360, your child will not only have endless fun but also develop a deeper appreciation for musical instruments. Download now and let the music-tastic adventure begin!

About

Guitar 3D Studio

Compose original music and learn guitar with a virtual instructor. This app offers a unique approach to music creation and learning, allowing users to create songs and then learn to play them with realistic 3D hand and finger animations.

Highlights
  • Virtual hands and finger animations
  • Intuitive composing editor
  • 3D view options with tempo control
  • Chord chain creation tools
  • Bass and drum pattern presets
  • Chord learning games
  • Realistic sound engine
Features
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A Revolution in 3D Guitar Education & Composition! Meet the ultimate realistic virtual academy and your personal music studio. Master authentic chord fingerings, explore diverse rhythm patterns, and compose your own tracks backed by built-in bass and drum accompaniments. Whether you are a beginner learning the basics or a pro drafting your next hit, redefine your musical journey today. DESIGNED FOR VISUAL LEARNERS Learning an instrument is best with a real teacher, and Guitar 3D - Studio brings that experience directly to your screen. Watch our virtual guitarist play your custom chord progressions with flawless anatomical precision. Observe lifelike hand and finger movements from any angle, slow down the tempo, and master complex chord shapes through visual memory—an experience that traditional video tutorials simply cannot offer. COMPOSE, PLAY, AND MASTER Guitar 3D - Studio takes a completely different approach to music education. Don't just memorize popular songs; create your own arrangements and learn the essential chord and rhythm techniques needed to play millions of tracks worldwide. ▸ Choose Your Signature Sound: Select from Acoustic, Electric (Clean), or Electric (Distortion) in our immersive 3D studio. ▸ Build Your Track: Easily create chord chains on the timeline and mix diverse strumming, fingerpicking, or picking patterns. ▸ Add the Band: Combine your guitar progressions with built-in bass and drum presets in seconds for a full production feel. ▸ Learn Your Creation: Loop your composition, adjust the BPM slider, open the 3D training mode, and play along! MASTERCLASS-LEVEL EXCLUSIVES Explore original, academic-level compositions and arrangements by Dr. I.M. Yücel. Dive into professional tracks, analyze expert techniques, and elevate your playing with flawlessly crafted 3D demonstrations. A PROFESSIONAL STUDIO ENVIRONMENT Powered by the cutting-edge Polygonium Audio Engine, experience ultra-realistic sound samples within a DAW-inspired workspace. Use the intuitive interface to take full control of your tracks, and export your masterpieces in ultra-high quality (WAV, MP3, and G3D) to share with the world. KEY FEATURES ▸ True Left-Handed Mode: A seamlessly mirrored 3D experience for left-handed players. ▸ Massive Pattern Library: 70+ Strumming and 140+ Fingerstyle patterns for Acoustic/Clean Electric, plus 150+ Picking patterns and Power Chords for Distortion Electric. ▸ Interactive Chord Games: Ear training and chord learning mechanics designed to build musical memory. ▸ Essential Studio Tools: Studio-grade chromatic guitar tuner, organically responsive metronome, and automation recording. ▸ Comprehensive 2D Chord Library: Detailed diagrams and fingerings for all extended chords. ▸ Advanced Camera Control: First-person and fluid split-view camera options to catch every fretboard detail. ▸ Customization: Multiple guitar colors and premium skin options to match your style. Take your music production and guitar learning studio anywhere. The ultimate virtual academy is ready. Follow the Revolution: Website: https://www.polygonium.com/music Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guitar3d Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Guitar3D Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Polygonium Terms of service: https://www.polygonium.com/terms Privacy policy: https://www.polygonium.com/privacy

Screenshots

Instruments 3604 screens
Guitar 3D Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Guitar 3D Studio at 4.8 against Instruments 360's 4.0. Guitar 3D Studio also leads on ratings volume (65 vs 3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Instruments 360 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Guitar 3D Studio sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Guitar 3D Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guitar 3D Studio has 65 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Instruments 360 ships an update every 2 months, Guitar 3D Studio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Instruments 360 versus Guitar 3D Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstruments 360Guitar 3D Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings)4.8 (65 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—93.5% of reviews
Number of ratings365 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB183 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer3B Soft srlsCMT Bilisim Muzik Ltd Sti

Customer experience

Instruments 360

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Guitar 3D Studio

All ratings64 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive93.5%
Neutral6.5%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Instruments 360

One-time1
  • Gold Release$3.99
13 purchases

Guitar 3D Studio

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription2 variants$59.991 Year
  • Studio Pro$99.991 Year
One-time10
  • Distortion Basic$2.99
  • Export To WAV & MP3$2.99
  • Acoustic Guitar Basic$3.99
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  • Strumming Patterns Pack$3.99
  • Fingerstyle Patterns Pack$3.99
  • Strumming & Fingerstyle Bundle$6.99
  • E.Guitar - Distortion Bundle$8.99
  • Acoustic Guitar Bundle$11.99
  • Lifetime Studio$16.99
  • Lifetime Studio$149.99

Questions

Is Instruments 360 free?
Instruments 360 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Guitar 3D Studio free?
Guitar 3D Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Instruments 360 or Guitar 3D Studio?
Guitar 3D Studio is rated higher. Instruments 360 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Guitar 3D Studio averages 4.8 from 65 ratings.
Do Instruments 360 or Guitar 3D Studio have ads?
Both Instruments 360 and Guitar 3D Studio show ads.
Which is updated more often, Instruments 360 or Guitar 3D Studio?
Instruments 360 ships an update every 2 months, and Guitar 3D Studio monthly. Most recently, Instruments 360 was updated on October 17, 2026 and Guitar 3D Studio on October 25, 2026.

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