# Ocarina vs GeoShred

The clearest difference is price: Ocarina at Free against GeoShred's $24.99. Ocarina also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 27) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). GeoShred's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Ocarina is free to download; GeoShred costs $24.99 up front. GeoShred sells 25 one-off in-app purchases. Ocarina asks for nothing beyond the download.

GeoShred holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GeoShred has 1.4K ratings behind it against 138, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Ocarina's written reviews are positive against 91% of GeoShred's.

Ocarina ships an update every 2 months, GeoShred fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ocarina | GeoShred |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $24.99 |
| Rating | [3.6 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocarina/id293053479/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geoshred/id1064769019/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 138 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 78.4% of reviews | **90.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 837 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Smule](https://appshunter.io/developer/290596339) | [Wizdom Music LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/377345351) |

## What reviewers say

### Ocarina

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocarina/id293053479)

Transform your device into a virtual flute and create music with intuitive touch and breath controls. Explore a global community of players, share your performances, and access a vast library of popular song scores.

**Highlights:** Virtual ocarina instrument, Breath and touch controls, Global player community, Performance sharing, Online songbook, Customizable keys and modes

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for Zelda fans
- 👍 Easy to use and learn
- 👍 Impressive global community
- 👍 Versatile and customizable
- 👍 Excellent value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Microphone/touch sensitivity issues
- 🔋 Potential damage to device microphone
- 🔋 Low volume on newer devices
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Lack of advanced features

**Reported bugs**

- Microphone not working properly
- Buttons not registering properly
- Frequent crashes on newer devices
- Compatibility issues with iPhone 4/4S
- Random notes playing unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add more instrument sounds
- Implement recording and sharing features
- Provide in-app song sheets and tutorials
- Add more holes/notes for better playability
- Improve global community features


### GeoShred

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geoshred/id1064769019)

This app is a fluidly expressive musical instrument for multi-touch devices. It offers a unique performance surface with advanced pitch rounding and physical modeling of various instruments. Expand your sonic palette with a wide range of purchasable instrument add-ons.

**Highlights:** Fluidly expressive playing surface, Physically modeled guitar and effects, Extensive in-app instrument purchases, AUv3 plugin support, MIDI/MPE IN/OUT support, Support for world scales and temperaments

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GeoBassTrombone | $10.00 | one-time |
| Naada Duduk | $11.00 | one-time |
| Naada Carnatic Violin | $14.99 | one-time |
| Naada Sitar | $14.99 | one-time |
| GeoClarinet | $14.99 | one-time |
| GeoOboe | $14.99 | one-time |
| GeoCello | $14.99 | one-time |
| GeoViolin | $14.99 | one-time |
| GeoTenorSax | $14.99 | one-time |
| GeoFlute | $14.99 | one-time |
| GeoTrumpet | $14.99 | one-time |
| GeoPizzBass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Naada Bansuri | $14.99 | one-time |
| GeoBassFlute | $14.99 | one-time |
| GeoViola | $14.99 | one-time |
| Naada Collection III | $50.00 | one-time |
| GeoSWAM Collection II | $59.99 | one-time |
| GeoSWAM Collection III & IV | $73.00 | one-time |
| GeoSWAM  Collection Classic | $74.99 | one-time |
| Naada Collection 1 | $74.99 | one-time |
| Naada Collecton IV | $89.99 | one-time |
| GeoSWAM Collection I & II | $119.99 | one-time |
| Naada Collection I & II | $119.99 | one-time |
| Naada Collection I & II & III & IV | $173.99 | one-time |
| Naada Collection I & II & III | $179.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎸 Expressive and responsive playing surface
- 🎨 Vast array of high-quality instrument sounds
- 🎶 Excellent for creating music with great expressiveness
- 🎹 Intuitive and easy to use for both beginners and professionals
- 🎚️ Highly customizable with deep editing capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive for some users, especially with additional in-app purchases
- 🤔 Steep learning curve for some users
- 🔌 Occasional issues with stability and crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate menus and settings for some users
- 🔇 Some users desire more dry/unprocessed instrument sounds

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent performance and note retention issues when used with other apps
- Occasional crashes and freezes, especially after updates

**Requested features**

- More classic acoustic and electric guitar sounds
- Improved scale and mode selection interface
- Ability to save and load custom presets
- Support for external MIDI controllers and keyboards
- Recording and looping capabilities within the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ocarina free?

Ocarina is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GeoShred free?

GeoShred costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ocarina or GeoShred?

GeoShred is rated higher. Ocarina averages 3.6 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while GeoShred averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Ocarina or GeoShred have ads?

Neither Ocarina nor GeoShred shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ocarina or GeoShred?

Ocarina ships an update every 2 months, and GeoShred fortnightly. Most recently, Ocarina was updated on October 23, 2026 and GeoShred on October 24, 2026.

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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.*