# 99 Bottles! vs Qanun Sim

The clearest difference is rating: 99 Bottles! at 5.0 against Qanun Sim's 4.0. 99 Bottles! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Qanun Sim's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 15 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Qanun Sim sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 99 Bottles! asks for nothing beyond the download.

99 Bottles! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 99 Bottles! has 137 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

99 Bottles! ships an update every 15 months, Qanun Sim every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 99 Bottles! | Qanun Sim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/99-bottles/id346204860/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qanun-sim/id6739710730/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **137** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 95.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matt Neuburg](https://appshunter.io/developer/346204863) | [Alper Kahriman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054578352) |

## What reviewers say

### 99 Bottles!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/99-bottles/id346204860)

This app sings the "99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall" song with a computer-generated voice. Users can tap bottles to remove them as the song progresses, or use autoplay. The starting number of bottles can be adjusted.

**Highlights:** Sings "99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall", Artificial computer-generated voice, Interactive bottle tapping, Autoplay mode, Adjustable starting bottle count

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Entertaining and humorous app
- 🎵 Catchy robotic voice/melody
- ⏱️ Good for passing time on long trips
- 🎧 Suitable for annoying friends playfully
- 😴 Helpful for falling asleep

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 No background play when phone is locked
- ⏱️ Very long duration (tedious for some)
- 🤖 Robotic voice quality (not authentic singing)
- ❌ No payoff or secret at the end (for some)
- 😤 Annoying to listen to repeatedly

**Reported bugs**

- No reported technical bugs or crashes

**Requested features**

- Background play capability with locked phone
- Slower/half-tempo version option
- Start over plus option (counting down to negative 99)
- Ability to contact developer for support
- Customizable bottle count starting point


### Qanun Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qanun-sim/id6739710730)

This app simulates the qanun, a traditional Middle Eastern string instrument. It offers authentic sounds, customizable layouts, and multiple play modes for musicians and enthusiasts. Record and share your musical creations.

**Highlights:** Authentic qanun sounds, Customizable interface, Free Play Mode, Single Note Mode, Soft Release Mode, Built-in recorder, Share performances

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 99 Bottles! free?

99 Bottles! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Qanun Sim free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 99 Bottles! or Qanun Sim?

99 Bottles! is rated higher. 99 Bottles! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 137 ratings, while Qanun Sim averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do 99 Bottles! or Qanun Sim have ads?

Qanun Sim shows ads; 99 Bottles! does not.

### Which is updated more often, 99 Bottles! or Qanun Sim?

99 Bottles! ships an update every 15 months, and Qanun Sim every 2 months. Most recently, 99 Bottles! was updated on October 17, 2026 and Qanun Sim on October 1, 2026.

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