# Ocarina vs CC Flute

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ocarina at none against CC Flute's 2. Ocarina also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (138 vs 4). CC Flute's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.6). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CC Flute sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Ocarina asks for nothing beyond the download.

CC Flute holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ocarina has 138 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ocarina ships an update every 2 months, CC Flute every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ocarina | CC Flute |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocarina/id293053479/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cc-flute/id1618644627/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **138** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 78.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smule](https://appshunter.io/developer/290596339) | [Kazuo Kamata](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526785350) |

## 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


### CC Flute

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cc-flute/id1618644627)

This app lets you play virtual flute-like instruments with expressive controls and a unique button layout. It offers a realistic sound experience without consuming much device memory. Additional instruments and features are available through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Realistic flute sound and expression, Unique button-bar layout for smooth play, Supports two fingerings for legato, Sound controller for tonguing, bending, vibrato, Touch plates as semitone keys, Left-handed screen flip, Customizable screen colors and dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Features Trial | Free | one-time |
| Extra Features | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ocarina free?

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

### Is CC Flute free?

CC Flute is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ocarina or CC Flute?

CC Flute is rated higher. Ocarina averages 3.6 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while CC Flute averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Ocarina or CC Flute have ads?

Neither Ocarina nor CC Flute shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ocarina or CC Flute?

Ocarina ships an update every 2 months, and CC Flute every 22 months. Most recently, Ocarina was updated on October 23, 2026 and CC Flute on October 11, 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.*