Comparison

iBone vs Script Music Player

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

Head to head
About

iBone

This app offers a virtual trombone experience, allowing users to play melodies by touching or blowing into their device and sliding to change pitch. It includes a songbook with guided play-along options and the ability to practice scales and songs.

Highlights
  • Virtual trombone instrument
  • Touch and blow to play
  • Slide to change pitch
  • Adjust volume with bell movement
  • Practice scales and songs
  • Play-along with iPod music
  • Guided learning with roboBone
Features
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-NOW ON SALE!- Winner of the 'Best Musical Instrument App' in the Best App Ever Awards and iTunes Rewind pick. Not just a tool for trombonists, anyone can play -- iBone shows you how! "...a great tool for trombonists..." - Robin Eubanks, Trombonist with EB3, Dave Holland, SFJAZZ Collective, 2009 Downbeat Reader's Poll 'Best Trombonist' "Brilliant! ...great fun to play with too" - Carol Jarvis, Trombonist with Seal and Sting, Founder Bones Apart "Future of virtual brass?" - Music Inc Mag "...iBone is an interesting experimental blend of gameplay and utility." - Wired, Game|Life It's the Trombone plus more for your iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Play it anywhere. Waiting for the bus? Work a little slow? Friend to impress? Simply itching to learn? Whip out your iBone. Practice and learn scales and songs. Even play-a-long with music from your iPod library -- accompany the lead, or take the solo spot. Don't have a clue? Play-a-long with a tune from the iBone Songbook and let roboBone show you the way. It's easy: 1. Touch or blow to make a sound. 2. Slide your finger to change pitch. 3. Raise and lower the bell to change volume. With iBone, you can cover the Trombone's standard two and a half octave range -- slur up and down, slide in and out, and easily play way out of tune. It's the closest you'll get to the real thing. No clue about the real thing? Pick a tune from the iBone Songbook, and let roboBone show you the way as you play along with the band accompaniment. Just tap the rings at the bottom of their fall to hit the right note at the right time. iBone includes seven songs at no additional charge: - 2001: Also Sprach Zarathustra with orchestra - Aura Lee with piano - Air (on a G string) with guitar - Greensleeves with accordion - Guantanmera with bass, bongos, guitar and drums - Ride of the Valkyries with orchestra - Twinkle Twinkle Little Star with piano Additional songs can be purchased and downloaded. Some of these include: - Sloop John B with Rhythm - Man of Constant Sorrow with Banjo - Carol of the Bells with Brass - First Noel with Orchestra - O Silent Night with Strings - O Little Town of Bethlehem with Organ and more! With more to come. Whether you play Trombone and need something more portable, or you've never touched one but want to learn, iBone. Visit http://ibone.spoonjack.com to see it in action. Have your own video to share? Comments? Suggestions? We'd love to hear from you. Please contact us at ibone@spoonjack.com. --- FAQ Q. How do I play with my own music? A. Start the song before loading iBone, and control it by double-clicking the 'Home' button or swiping up to get 'Home'. Q. Why don't I hear anything? A. You probably have left the 'Silent' switch on. It's located on the upper left side of your phone. Any other questions? Please contact us!

About

Script Music Player

Features
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Read your script and start the right song at the right moment, all from one screen on iPhone or iPad. Script Music Player keeps your words and music cues together. Each cue card holds what you need to say—an introduction, a reading, a speaker note or a stage direction—next to the song that follows. Say the line, tap GO, and the song starts from the exact point you chose. No switching between notes and a music app. READ THE CUE. TAP GO. • Give every cue its own start and stop point. • Use different sections of the same recording for different moments. • Tap Advance to fade the current song and begin the next cue. • See what is playing, what is next, and elapsed, remaining and total time. PREPARE BEFORE THE EVENT Save each wedding, reception, show, recital, class or presentation as its own project. Reopen it on the day with the script, cue order, song settings, playlist and imported music together. MUSIC READY ON YOUR DEVICE Import audio files from Files into organized folders for offline playback. Daylight Mode adds contrast outdoors, and the display stays awake while the app is active (iOS may still dim it if the device gets hot). PLAYLIST PLAYER FOR DOWNTIME When no one is reading from the script, Playlist Player covers cocktail hour, dinner, intermission and pre-show music. Add a whole music folder, reorder songs, choose Continuous or Random playback, and use Fade or Advance for a smooth change. BUILT FOR LIVE MOMENTS Designed by a working wedding DJ for DJs and MCs running reception introductions, officiants, ceremony coordinators, presenters, stage managers, theater and dance productions, teachers and coaches. OPTIONAL REMOTE FOR THE MAC APP Pair with Script Music Player for Mac 1.0 or later to control the Mac’s playback, volume, Advance, Loop, Fade and Echo. Audio plays on the Mac. Keep both apps open on the same network with Local Network access allowed. Project files and music are not transferred, and each app also works on its own. IN YOUR LANGUAGE The app’s interface is available in 12 languages. It follows your device language, or you can choose one in Settings. Only menus and labels change; your scripts, song names and projects stay exactly as you wrote them. TRY IT FREE Your first three Live Cues are free with no time limit, so you can build and rehearse them before paying. Cue four and beyond, plus Playlist Player, require paid access. There is no timed free trial. In the U.S., choose $3.99 weekly, $14.99 monthly, $59.99 yearly or $99.99 lifetime. Prices in other regions are shown in the app before purchase. Weekly, monthly and yearly subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions, or use Manage Subscriptions in the app. Lifetime is a one-time purchase that never expires. Buying lifetime access does not cancel an existing subscription. Restore Purchases is available, and existing lifetime purchases remain valid. Use audio files you own or have permission to use. Imported audio is stored on your device for offline playback. Protected streaming-service tracks cannot be imported. Privacy: https://gqbunny.com/privacy.php Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://gqbunny.com/contact-support.php

Screenshots

iBone4 screens
Script Music Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Script Music Player at Free against iBone's $2.99. Script Music Player also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). iBone's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Script Music Player is free to download; iBone costs $2.99 up front. iBone sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Script Music Player sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBone ships an update every 4 months, Script Music Player every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iBone versus Script Music Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBoneScript Music Player
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpoonjack, LLCRobert Carpenter

Bugs and requests

iBone

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes in settings
  • App crashes on Verizon iPhones
  • App disables microphone
  • App randomly deletes itself
  • Sound doesn't work (silent app)
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  • Notes don't fade when tilting
  • Songbook display issue (guide remains visible)
  • Sound continues playing when receiving emails

Requested features

18 requests
  • Add more types of trombones (Bass, Valve, Alto, Soprano, Piccolo)
  • Add more songs to the songbook
  • Ability to input custom notes for playback
  • Integrate with music apps for playback
  • Add iTunes music control within the app
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  • Add a volume slider for the app
  • Add support for tilting device for volume control
  • Add pedal tones/notes
  • Add support for turning the iPad
  • Add mutes
  • Add trigger for bass trombone option
  • Add vibrato control
  • Make the trombone image semi-transparent
  • Option to make notes brighter
  • Make an app for trumpet or other instruments
  • Add French note names
  • Improve high/low note range
  • Add more difficult pieces to songbook

Script Music Player

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

iBone

One-time7
  • Jesu with Dreidel Song Pack$0.99
  • First Noel at Midnight Song Pack$0.99
  • O, O Song Pack$0.99
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  • Hark, Joy! Song Pack$0.99
  • Bells and Rest Song Pack$0.99
  • Sloop and Sorrow Song Pack$0.99
  • House of the Rising Sun and John Barleycorn Song Pack$0.99
5 purchases

Script Music Player

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • 14-day TrialFree
  • Lifetime Unlock$99.99

Questions

Is iBone free?
iBone costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Script Music Player free?
Script Music Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iBone or Script Music Player have ads?
Neither iBone nor Script Music Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iBone or Script Music Player?
iBone ships an update every 4 months, and Script Music Player every 3 days. Most recently, iBone was updated on October 31, 2026 and Script Music Player on October 31, 2026.

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