Hohner Mini vs Melodeon
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.
Melodeon
Explore a collection of diatonic accordions with authentic sound and appearance. Practice with a built-in songbook featuring hundreds of songs and scale tutorials.
- Diatonic accordion collection
- Authentic look and sound
- 12 accordion sounds
- Built-in songbook
- Hundreds of song titles
- Scale tutorials
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A collection of diatonic accordions for practice and play. Authentic look and sound. Includes multiple accordion sounds. Built-in songbook with hundreds of titles and scale tutorials.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hohner Mini at 3.2 against Melodeon's 1.0. Hohner Mini also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 20%) and price ($2.99 vs $9.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Hohner Mini costs $2.99 and Melodeon $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hohner Mini holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hohner Mini has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Hohner Mini's written reviews are positive against 20% of Melodeon's.
Hohner Mini ships an update every 2 months, Melodeon every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hohner Mini | Melodeon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 3.2 (28 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.0% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #180 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Eskin | Egert-Olger Lattemaa |
Customer experience
Hohner Mini
Melodeon
In-app purchases
Hohner Mini
No in-app purchases
Melodeon
No in-app purchases
