Hohner Mini vs Arenetto
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hohner Mini
This virtual accordion app for iPhone replicates the feel and sound of a traditional diatonic instrument. It offers a responsive three-row fingerboard and plays in three popular tones, allowing users to practice scales, chords, and songs anywhere.
- Virtual diatonic accordion simulation
- Three-row responsive fingerboard
- Plays in EAD, FBbEb, and GCF tones
- Bellows push and pull simulation
- Adjustable volume and reverb
- Optional note name display
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Hohner announces the introduction of a revolutionary new app for the iPhone: The Hohner Mini-SqueezeBox. Mimicking the layout of Hohner's iconic Corona Classic diatonic accordion, this intuitive virtual accordion app feature a super responsive, three-row fingerboard that plays and sounds like the traditional instrument and now plays in all three of the most popular tones: EAD (Mi), FBbEb (Fa), and GCF (Sol). Simply touch in the bellows area to toggle between bellows push and pull, then play on the buttons. Touch the sliders icon at the upper right side of the screen to bring up the controls where you can select the tone (EAD, FBbEb, or GCF) and control the volume and reverb settings. The Hohner Mini-SqueezeBox app allow musicians to practice chord combinations, scales, and songs on-the-go. Headphones can be used for private practice, or the audio output of the virtual accordion can be amplified by plugging into computer speakers, or other sound enhancing devices. Players may select to have the note names displayed on the large white pearloid buttons. This app is ideal for the beginning student or professional musician who needs a simple carry-on companion to compliment his or her actual accordion. While not meant to be a replacement for a real accordion, the app is a convenient and easy tool for practicing, learning, or teaching.
Arenetto
This app simulates a diatonic button accordion, offering realistic push-and-pull note variations and multi-note chords. Customize tuning, button layout, and visual aids for an authentic playing experience on iPhone and iPad.
- Diatonic button accordion simulation
- Push and pull note variations
- Multi-note chord playing
- Selectable G-C-F, F-Bb-Eb, E-A-D tunings
- 31 or 34 button options
- Five register switches
- Adjustable button spacing
- Optional note labels (sharps/flats)
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Arenetto is a diatonic button accordion for iPhone and iPad, built around the way the instrument is played: one set of notes on the push, another on the pull, and several notes at once under your fingers. Choose Norteño with five registers, or Vallenato with Brillante and Armonizado sounds. Select the tuning that fits your music and play with 28, 31, or 34 buttons. Larger buttons make the most of your iPhone screen; on iPad, adjust button size and spacing to your playing style. Optional note labels can be shown with sharps or flats when you want a visual reference. Arenetto is designed for landscape play and direct multitouch, so melodies and chords respond together. Your instrument settings stay out of the way while you play and are saved on your device. No account. No ads. No tracking. No subscriptions or in-app purchases.
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The clearest difference is price: Arenetto at Free against Hohner Mini's $2.99. Arenetto also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.2) and review sentiment (100% vs 61%). Hohner Mini's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, 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
Arenetto is free to download; Hohner Mini costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Arenetto holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 37 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Hohner Mini's written reviews are positive against 100% of Arenetto's.
Hohner Mini ships an update every 2 months, Arenetto every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hohner Mini | Arenetto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.2 (28 ratings) | 4.8 (37 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28 | 37 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Eskin | Tomas Arenas |
Customer experience
Hohner Mini
Arenetto
In-app purchases
Hohner Mini
No in-app purchases
Arenetto
No in-app purchases
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