# Ocarina vs Ocarina Sim

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ocarina at none against Ocarina Sim's 1. Ocarina also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (78% vs 50%). Ocarina Sim's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.6). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ocarina Sim sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ocarina asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ocarina Sim 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. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Ocarina's written reviews are positive against 50% of Ocarina Sim's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ocarina | Ocarina Sim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/ocarina-sim/id6739008948/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **138** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **78.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smule](https://appshunter.io/developer/290596339) | [Alper Kahriman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054578352) |

## 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


### Ocarina Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocarina-sim/id6739008948)

Explore the meditative and melodious world of the ocarina with this simulator. It offers authentic sounds, sensitive playing modes, and tools for precise tuning and pitch adjustment. Record and share your musical creations.

**Highlights:** Authentic ocarina sounds, Sensitive playing mode, Microtone settings for precise tuning, Transpose function for pitch adjustment, Customizable interface, Three dynamic play modes, Record and share performances

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Premium | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ocarina free?

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

### Is Ocarina Sim free?

Ocarina Sim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

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

### Do Ocarina or Ocarina Sim have ads?

Ocarina Sim shows ads; Ocarina does not.

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

Ocarina ships an update every 2 months, and Ocarina Sim every 2 months. Most recently, Ocarina was updated on October 23, 2026 and Ocarina Sim 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.*