Comparison

QANUN vs SWAM Viola

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QANUN

Play the Turkish and Arabic classical instrument, the qanun, on your iPhone. Experience realistic sound effects recorded in a studio and master Turkish and Arabic maqams with precise microtonal adjustments. Ideal for both casual fun and professional musicians.

Highlights
  • Realistic qanun sound effects
  • Turkish and Arabic maqam support
  • Precise microtonal adjustment
  • Multi-touch for chord and melody playing
  • Ready-made sharp, flat, and natural buttons
  • View musical notes
Features
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Thıs applıcatıon allows you to play the Turkısh and arabıc classıcal ınstrument qanun on your ıphone . ıt ıs very easy to use and ıs just the same as playıng the classıcal ınstrument ın real lıfe . the sound effects used are taken from a qanun played lıve and were recorded ın a studıo . you can also play turkısh and arabıc maqam usıng the ınstrument We hope you have fun usıng thıs ınstrument as ıt ıs very easy and realıstıc. Kısa süreli indirim 2.99 yerine 0.99 ----------------------------------------- iPhone için özenle hazırladığımız kanun u çalarken gerçekten büyük bir zevk alacaksınız.Gerçek kanuna birebir uygun olarak tasarlanan sanal enstrumanımızın bazı özellikleri şöyle ; - Multible touch özelliği sayesinde aynı anda iki elinizide kullanabilirsiniz.Örneğin gerçek kanundaki gibi sol elinizin parmakları ile akorları çalarken sağ eliniz ile de melodi çalabileceksiniz. - Hassas koma ayar ekranı ile gerçek kanunda kullanılan mandal sisteminden çok daha hassas bir sistem ile seslere istediğiniz hassasiyette komalar verebileceksiniz. - Hazır bemol, diyez ve naturel düğmeler ile kolayca istediğiniz dizileri oluşturabilirsiniz. - Gerçek kanun'u profosyonel studyo ortamında kayıt ederek oluşturulmuştur. - Notaları görebilirsiniz. -Gerçek kanundan alınan mandal efektleri kullanılmıştır. Kanun ile Türk Musikisinin en hassas komalara sahip makamlarını rahatça çalabilirsiniz.Sadece eğlenmek için kullanılabileceği gibi Profosyonel müzisyenlerin ve konservatuar öğrencilerininde yararlanacağı bir kaynaktır. ********************************************* KULLANICI YORUMLARI -Kanun çalan birisi olarak çok eğlenceli buldum bu kadarını beklemiyordum teşekkürler app store*****İstanbul76 -emeğinize yüreğinize ve ellerinize sağlık çok teşekkürler mükemmel*****todoza -Klasik Türk Musikisi sevenller için muhteşem bir uygulama.Kesinlikle tavsiye ederim*****dimidire -Çok başarılı.Bu kadar güzel olabileceğini tahmin etmiyordum.Yapanların ellerine sağlık*****Nicknicktir **************************************************

About

SWAM Viola

This virtual instrument uses physical modeling to generate realistic string performances in real-time, responding dynamically to your playing style. It offers advanced spatial control with a built-in room simulator and can be used standalone or as an AUv3 plugin. Designed for expressive control, it's suitable for various musical styles and accessible to visually impaired users.

Highlights
  • Physical modeling sound generation
  • Real-time dynamic response
  • Built-in Room Simulator (Ambiente)
  • Standalone and AUv3 plugin support
  • Intuitive interface for all users
  • MPE and MIDI controller support
  • Customizable timbre, vibrato, and dynamics
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SWAM Viola for iOS: Unmatched Realism and Expressive Power in Your Hands Experience the cutting-edge Physical Modeling technology of SWAM Viola for iOS, now featuring the revolutionary Room Simulator "Ambiente"! Unlike sampled libraries, this virtual instrument doesn’t play pre-recorded sounds but generates authentic string performances in real-time, responding dynamically to your every nuance, just like a real violist. These instruments are NOT sample libraries. Unlike sampling, which uses recordings to replicate the sound of an instrument, physical modeling doesn’t generate a sound as such but creates the conditions for the system to create it according to an external input (like someone playing on a keyboard). This means every note is unique, and the instrument responds dynamically to your playing style. With SWAM Viola, you can unleash your creativity across any musical style—from classical to modern, film scoring to microtonal music. Whether you're performing live or producing music on the go, SWAM Viola is your ultimate companion. New Features and Key Benefits: Room Simulator "Ambiente": Take advantage of advanced spatial control with the built-in Room Simulator "Ambiente," which allows you to position the instrument in a realistic acoustic space, interact dynamically with other SWAM instruments in the same virtual room, and create truly immersive performances. Additionally, the legacy Reverb, EQ, and Compressor effects are available for fine-tuning your sound. Standalone and AUv3 Plugin: Perform in real time or integrate SWAM Viola seamlessly into your mobile production workflow. Intuitive, Inclusive Interface: Designed for everyone, including blind and visually impaired users. Expressive Control: Play with unmatched expressivity using the exclusive virtual bowing surface, MPE controllers, keyboards, breath controllers, or other MIDI devices. Top Features at a Glance: Access a library of presets, create your own, or import presets from the desktop version. Customize every detail of your sound, including timbre, vibrato, and dynamics. Micro-tune the instrument with the Pitch Manager, supporting devices like MAQAM for advanced tuning systems. Add built-in effects like EQ, and Compressor. Play with different viola bodies to explore unique tonal variations. Use AUv3 to integrate with your mobile DAW (Logic, Cubasis, AUM) or apps like Camelot PRO for live performances. Who is SWAM Viola for iOS Designed For? Wind Controller Players: Looking for a mobile setup to perform live without needing a computer while still achieving an incredible sound. Keyboard Players: Frustrated by the limited expressive capabilities of normal sample-based plugins? SWAM Viola unlocks the full range of expression. Music Producers: Need a mobile setup to produce music from anywhere without carrying around expensive gear? SWAM Viola is the solution. Musicians Seeking Expressivity: Looking for a virtual instrument that allows you to express the full range of your musicality easily on your iPhone or iPad. IMPORTANT: To fully harness the expressive power of SWAM Viola, a controller capable of continuous expression (such as a breath controller, expression pedal, MPE device, or wind controller) is required. Just like a bow is essential for a real violist, SWAM Viola needs expressive input for maximum realism. With SWAM Viola for iOS, you have the freedom to create lifelike string performances on your iPhone or iPad. Redefine your music with unparalleled realism and expressive depth—anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

QANUN4 screens
SWAM Viola4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QANUN at $0.99 against SWAM Viola's $29.99. QANUN also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3). SWAM Viola's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 72%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

QANUN costs $0.99 and SWAM Viola $29.99 up front. QANUN sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SWAM Viola asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QANUN holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of QANUN's written reviews are positive against 100% of SWAM Viola's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
QANUN versus SWAM Viola: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQANUNSWAM Viola
Price$0.99 — better$29.99
Rating4.5 (10 ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopervolkemanAudio Modeling

Customer experience

QANUN

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral6.9%
Negative20.7%

SWAM Viola

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QANUN

One-time1
  • Credits 100$0.99
None

SWAM Viola

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QANUN free?
QANUN costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is SWAM Viola free?
SWAM Viola costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QANUN or SWAM Viola?
QANUN is rated higher. QANUN averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while SWAM Viola averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do QANUN or SWAM Viola have ads?
Neither QANUN nor SWAM Viola shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QANUN or SWAM Viola?
QANUN ships an update every 2 months, and SWAM Viola every 2 months. Most recently, QANUN was updated on October 16, 2026 and SWAM Viola on October 6, 2026.

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