# Washboard vs Pixound

The clearest difference is rating: Washboard at 5.0 against Pixound's 4.1. Washboard also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Pixound's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 43%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Washboard costs $1.99 and Pixound $0.99 up front. Pixound sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Washboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Washboard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixound has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Washboard's written reviews are positive against 72% of Pixound's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Washboard ships an update every 3 months, Pixound monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Washboard | Pixound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/washboard/id363227793/reviews)** | [4.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixound/id486076965/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **72.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 8 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arlo Leach](https://appshunter.io/developer/353281976) | [Techné Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/486076968) |

## What reviewers say

### Washboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/washboard/id363227793)

Transform your device into a virtual washboard with customizable sounds and decorations. Play along with your music or connect to an amp for live performances. It also functions as a MIDI controller for music production.

**Highlights:** Virtual metal washboard instrument, Add-on instruments like horns and woodblocks, Customizable decorations, Play along with music, Connect to external amplifiers, MIDI controller functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pixound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixound/id486076965)

Transform any image into a musical instrument and create unique songs. Explore a deep musical experience with extensive controls, over 127 instruments, and various scales. It's a fun and educational tool for all ages, allowing you to play live video and record your performances.

**Highlights:** Turn any picture into music, Play live video as an instrument, Record performances with touch playback, Over 65 scales and modes, 127+ instruments for four voices, Save and share creations, MIDI export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixound Live Video | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pixound MIDI Features | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Washboard free?

Washboard costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pixound free?

Pixound costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Washboard or Pixound?

Washboard is rated higher. Washboard averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pixound averages 4.1 from 8 ratings.

### Do Washboard or Pixound have ads?

Neither Washboard nor Pixound shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Washboard or Pixound?

Washboard ships an update every 3 months, and Pixound monthly. Most recently, Washboard was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pixound on October 2, 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.*