# Brass Up! vs Saxophone Sim

The clearest difference is rating: Saxophone Sim at 4.3 against Brass Up!'s 2.7. Saxophone Sim also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Brass Up!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Saxophone Sim sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Brass Up! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Saxophone Sim holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 70 respectively.

Brass Up! ships an update every 3 months, Saxophone Sim every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brass Up! | Saxophone Sim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brass-up/id446654401/reviews) | **[4.3 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saxophone-sim/id6737287443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **70** |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IdeateGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/446654404) | [Alper Kahriman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054578352) |

## What reviewers say

### Brass Up!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brass-up/id446654401)

Practice valve brass instruments with this fingering simulator. Choose from 12 keys, random notes, scales, or Arban-style exercises. Features learning and drill modes, plus a reference lookup for all notes and alternate fingerings.

**Highlights:** Fingering simulation for valve brass instruments, Support for 12 keys, Random notes, scales, and Arban exercises, Learn and drill modes, Note reference lookup, Alternate fingering support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Saxophone Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saxophone-sim/id6737287443)

Experience the soulful sound of the saxophone on your mobile device. This app offers realistic tones, advanced features like microtonal tuning and reverb, and multiple play modes for musicians and enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Authentic saxophone sounds, Microtonal tuning, Transpose adjustment, Reverb and chorus effects, Dynamic key sensitivity, Built-in recorder, Multiple play modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Get Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brass Up! free?

Brass Up! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Saxophone Sim free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brass Up! or Saxophone Sim?

Saxophone Sim is rated higher. Brass Up! averages 2.7 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Saxophone Sim averages 4.3 from 70 ratings.

### Do Brass Up! or Saxophone Sim have ads?

Saxophone Sim shows ads; Brass Up! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brass Up! or Saxophone Sim?

Brass Up! ships an update every 3 months, and Saxophone Sim every 2 months. Most recently, Brass Up! was updated on October 22, 2026 and Saxophone Sim on October 8, 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.*