Percussions vs SWAM Clarinet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Percussions
This app provides a virtual percussion instrument experience with 18 high-quality sounds. Play instruments by tapping, shaking, or rolling your device, and customize your setup for quick access. Integrate your music library to play along with your favorite tunes.
- 18 virtual percussion instruments
- Multiple playing methods (tap, shake, roll)
- Customizable tab bar for quick instrument switching
- iPod music playback integration
- Low latency and high-quality sound
- Reverb effect
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"Percussions" is, as its name suggests, a new virtual musical instrument application which offers the performance of 18 kinds of percussion instruments in high sound quality. As well as actual percussion instruments, everyone can play each sound by various methods as follows: Tapping the screen, shaking the device, rolling the device, ... Moreover, favorite percussion instruments can be allocated to tabs in the tab bar and switched instantaneously. Also you can play percussion part of your favorite tunes with iPod music playback. A lot of unusual percussion instruments without seeing are included in this application. But those sounds might have been heard many times. Let's liven up your music party by the sound of this application. [Features] -Including 18 percussion instruments Agogo, Bell Tree, Bongo, Castanet, Claves, Conga, Cowbell, Cuica, Guiro, Maracas, Matraca, Scratch (Turn Table), Shaker, Tambourine, Timbales, Triangle, Vibraslap, Wood Block -Various perform methods in answer to actual instrument Tapping the screen: Bongo, Castanet, etc. Rubbing the screen: Guiro, Cuica, Scratch, Matraca, etc. Pressing down the screen (for playing muted sound): Conga (High), Triangle, etc. Swinging the device downward: Cowbell, Timbales, etc. Shaking the device: Shaker, Maracas, etc. -Low latency and real output sound by internal software synthesizer Reverb effect Note; Please set animation off on the setting view when feeling that the response is not quick because of the model etc.
SWAM Clarinet
This app offers a highly realistic and expressive virtual clarinet experience for musicians. It utilizes physical modeling technology to dynamically generate sound, responding to subtle playing nuances. Features include a room simulator, EQ, compressor, and extensive MIDI control for a professional sound on mobile devices.
- Physical modeling sound generation
- Real-time expressive control
- Room simulator 'Ambiente'
- EQ and Compressor effects
- Standalone and AUv3 plugin
- MPE and MIDI controller support
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SWAM Clarinet for iOS: Unmatched Realism and Expressive Power in Your Hands! Whether you play with a wind controller like the EWI, a keyboard, or any other MIDI device, SWAM Clarinet for iOS gives you unparalleled expressivity. Part of the acclaimed SWAM Solo Woodwinds, SWAM Solo Brass, SWAM Solo Strings, and SWAM String Sections suite, it is a must-have for musicians seeking the most realistic and responsive virtual instruments available. Now featuring the revolutionary Room Simulator "Ambiente", this cutting-edge Physical Modeling technology delivers the depth and nuance of a real woodwind performance—in real time. Unlike sampled libraries, SWAM Clarinet doesn’t rely on pre-recorded sounds but generates authentic performances dynamically, responding to every subtlety of your playing, just like a real clarinet player. New Features and Key Benefits Room Simulator "Ambiente": Take advantage of advanced spatial control with the built-in Room Simulator "Ambiente", allowing you to position the instrument in a realistic acoustic space, interact dynamically with other SWAM instruments in the same virtual room, and create truly immersive performances. Additionally, the EQ and Compressor effects are available for fine-tuning your sound. Standalone and AUv3 Plugin: Perform in real time or integrate SWAM Clarinet seamlessly into your mobile production workflow. Intuitive, Inclusive Interface: Designed for everyone, including blind and visually impaired users. Expressive Control: Play with unmatched expressivity using MPE controllers, keyboards, breath controllers, or other MIDI devices. Top Features at a Glance Access a library of presets, create your own, or import presets from the desktop version. Customize every detail of your sound, including timbre, vibrato, and dynamics. Micro-tune the instrument with the Pitch Manager, supporting devices like MAQAM for advanced tuning systems. Add built-in effects like EQ and Compressor. Play with different instrument models to explore a variety of tonal colors and expressive possibilities. Use AUv3 to integrate with your mobile DAW (Logic, Cubasis, AUM) or apps like Camelot PRO for live performances. Who is SWAM Clarinet for iOS Designed For? Wind Controller Players: Looking for a mobile setup to perform live without needing a computer while still achieving an incredible sound. Keyboard Players: Frustrated by the limited expressive capabilities of normal sample-based plugins? SWAM Clarinet unlocks the full range of expression. Music Producers: Need a mobile setup to produce music from anywhere without carrying around expensive gear? SWAM Clarinet is the solution. Musicians Seeking Expressivity: Looking for a virtual instrument that allows you to express the full range of your musicality easily on your iPhone or iPad. IMPORTANT To fully harness the expressive power of SWAM Clarinet, a controller capable of continuous expression (such as a breath controller, expression pedal, MPE device, or wind controller) is required. Just like a real clarinet player shapes their sound with breath and embouchure, SWAM Clarinet needs expressive input for maximum realism. With SWAM Clarinet for iOS, you have the freedom to create lifelike woodwind performances on your iPhone or iPad. Redefine your music with unparalleled realism and expressive depth—anytime, anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SWAM Clarinet at 100% against Percussions's 23%. SWAM Clarinet also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months). Percussions's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $29.99) and chart position (#68 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Percussions costs $2.99 and SWAM Clarinet $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SWAM Clarinet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Percussions's written reviews are positive against 100% of SWAM Clarinet's.
Percussions ships an update every 17 months, SWAM Clarinet every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Percussions | SWAM Clarinet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $29.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #68 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 153 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CRIMSON TECHNOLOGY, Inc | Audio Modeling |
Customer experience
Percussions
SWAM Clarinet
In-app purchases
Percussions
No in-app purchases
SWAM Clarinet
No in-app purchases
Questions
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