# Washboard vs AURI

The clearest difference is price: AURI at Free against Washboard's $1.99. Washboard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

AURI is free to download; Washboard costs $1.99 up front. AURI sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Washboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Washboard against 5.0 for AURI. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Washboard ships an update every 3 months, AURI every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Washboard | AURI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/washboard/id363227793/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auri-draw-music/id6743234458/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 8 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arlo Leach](https://appshunter.io/developer/353281976) | [Auri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801991595) |

## 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


### AURI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auri-draw-music/id6743234458)

Create music by drawing, translating your movements into sound. Play melodies, add harmonies, and experiment with layers of sound in real-time for an intuitive and expressive musical experience.

**Highlights:** Draw to create melodies, Play multiple instruments, Add arpeggios and accompaniment, Experiment with sound layers, Intuitive, keyless interface, Real-time improvisation

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AURI Premium | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Washboard free?

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

### Is AURI free?

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

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

Washboard and AURI are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Washboard or AURI have ads?

Neither Washboard nor AURI shows ads.

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

Washboard ships an update every 3 months, and AURI every 8 months. Most recently, Washboard was updated on October 10, 2026 and AURI on October 16, 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.*