Hohner Cajun SqueezeBox vs Bodhrán Drum Loops
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hohner Cajun SqueezeBox
This virtual accordion app replicates the layout and sound of a Hohner Cajun IV diatonic accordion. It offers multiple keys and adjustable sound tonalities for practicing scales, chords, and songs on the go. Ideal for both beginners and professionals, it serves as a convenient practice tool.
- Virtual Cajun accordion simulation
- Plays in five keys (C, A, Bb, D, G)
- Adjustable 'Dry' and 'Wet' sound tonalities
- Treble and bass/chord sides included
- Practice scales, chords, and songs
- Note name display option
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Exactly matching the layout of Hohner's new Cajun IV diatonic accordion, this intuitive virtual accordion app feature a super responsive, one-row fingerboard that plays and sounds like the traditional instrument. This virtual accordion plays in the most common key for Cajun music of C as well as in A, Bb, D, and G for those playing Zydeco or other styles of music. Both the treble and bass/chord sides of the instrument are provided. The Hohner Cajun SqueezeBox allows 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. With the touch of a button, the tonality can be changed from a "Dry" three-reeds-per-note (LMH) sound to a "Wet" four-reeds-per-note (LMMH) sound. To play, simply touch the buttons. This type of accordion plays different notes on the push or pull of the bellows. To switch between bellows push and pull, just touch anywhere in bellows or bass side. Touch to switch to push notes, lift to switch to pull notes. When playing the bass-side buttons, you can touch between the buttons to operate the bellows. Since you may want to play chords and melody with more than 4 fingers on the screen at a time, you must disable "Multitasking Gestures" in the iPad Settings. Run the Settings app, go to "General / Multitasking Gestures" and turn them off. Touch the '?' icon to show the note names for each button. Note names shown are based on the C tuning. Touch the 'i' icon to show the instructions page. 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.
Bodhrán Drum Loops
This app provides authentic bodhrán drum loops for musicians. Easily control tempo with a slider and integrate with other music software. Access tutorial videos for guidance.
- Intuitive bodhrán drum looper
- Adjustable tempo slider
- Stop button functionality
- Tutorial video access
- Audiobus and Ableton Link integration
- Demo button for raw sound files
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Ancient beats on modern technology. Single Serving Bodhran drum looper Designed to be intuitive but if you need instructions 1) Press any large button to play the bodhrán drum loop. 2) Move the slider toward the bunny to make the beat go faster 2 /b/ Move the slider toward the turtle the beat goes slower. 3) The Stop button stops the loop. 4)The web button takes you to a tutorial video Connect with Audiobus and Ableton Link for limitless music-making Demo button for tutorial and raw Bodhran sound files. Recorded in Odd time signatures BPM is rounded
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hohner Cajun SqueezeBox at 5.0 against Bodhrán Drum Loops's 3.7. Hohner Cajun SqueezeBox also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (62% vs 45%). Bodhrán Drum Loops's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Cajun SqueezeBox costs $2.99 and Bodhrán Drum Loops $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hohner Cajun SqueezeBox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bodhrán Drum Loops has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Hohner Cajun SqueezeBox's written reviews are positive against 45% of Bodhrán Drum Loops's.
Hohner Cajun SqueezeBox ships an update every 15 months, Bodhrán Drum Loops every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hohner Cajun SqueezeBox | Bodhrán Drum Loops |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.7 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews — better | 45.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months — better | Every 33 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Eskin | Abu Studio Inc |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
Hohner Cajun SqueezeBox
No in-app purchases
Bodhrán Drum Loops
No in-app purchases
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