# iKoto vs Percussion Pack

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iKoto at 86% against Percussion Pack's 0%. iKoto also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). Percussion Pack's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

iKoto costs $2.99 and Percussion Pack $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

iKoto holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of iKoto's written reviews are positive against 0% of Percussion Pack's.

## The numbers

| Metric | iKoto | Percussion Pack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikoto/id290600207/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/percussion-pack/id481892827/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **85.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 10 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GClue, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290600210) | [Guido Diaz](https://appshunter.io/developer/455577037) |

## What reviewers say

### iKoto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikoto/id290600207)

Experience the traditional Japanese Koto (harp) on your iPhone. This app allows you to play oriental melodies, record your performances, and utilize features like tone scale changes and pitch bends. Enjoy a selection of sample music and export your recordings.

**Highlights:** Virtual Koto instrument, Recording function, Tone scale changes, Pitch-bend function, WAV file export via WiFi, Preset tone scales, Sample music included

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Beautiful, authentic koto sound quality
- 👍 Easy to use interface for beginners
- 🎹 Multiple tuning scales available
- 🎚️ Pitch bend functionality for expression
- 💾 Recording and playback features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes on launch or during use
- 🔇 Sound not working in certain conditions
- 📵 Requires phone to be unmuted to function
- 🎚️ Tuning selection UI displays as blank/white text
- 📱 Display scaling issues on various devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or immediately after opening
- Sound output fails without clear cause
- Tuning selection screen displays blank/white text
- Unable to change tuning modes
- App crashes when entering settings or changing notes

**Requested features**

- Custom tuning/string adjustment capability
- Support for modern music scales and genres
- More pre-recorded demo songs
- Ability to save unlimited recordings
- MIDI file import/export functionality


### Percussion Pack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/percussion-pack/id481892827)

Explore 8 exclusive world music percussion instruments with high-definition live sound. Professionally recorded for authentic sound reproduction, this app is perfect for both casual fun and professional recording or live performance.

**Highlights:** 8 exclusive world music percussion instruments, High-definition live sound quality, Professionally recorded sounds, Mobile recording capabilities, Live performance ready

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iKoto free?

iKoto costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Percussion Pack free?

Percussion Pack costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iKoto or Percussion Pack?

iKoto is rated higher. iKoto averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Percussion Pack averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

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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.*