Comparison

Taiko Spirits + for iPhone vs Otamatone Studio

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

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About

Taiko Spirits + for iPhone

Experience realistic WADAIKO drumming with this app. It uses your device's sensors to simulate the velocity and location of your taps, producing dynamic 3D sounds. Enjoy studio-quality recordings and visual fireworks with each beat.

Highlights
  • Velocity-sensitive drumming
  • 3D spatial sound effects
  • Studio-quality taiko recordings
  • Multiple taiko drum types (optional)
  • Visual fireworks feedback
  • Background music playback
Features
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"You don't know the real WADAIKO App!!" "If you have the app, you can get real WADAIKO sounds!!" "Taiko Spirits +" has evolved to to become a more realistic WADAIKO app. "Taiko Spirits +" has the reasons why the app are a full-fledged WADAIKO app. [Major features] 1.To represent faithfully the velocity. By utilizing an acceleration sensor, it is possible to faithfully represent the velocity. In other words, if you tap lightly on the taiko, the app beat weak Taiko sounds, else if you tap strongly on the taiko, the app beat strong Taiko sounds. 2.The taiko sound representation in 3D space. Depending on where you tap the taiko, the sound of the drum is different. If you tap on the left side from the center position of the taiko, the app beat the sound is listen to the left ear is more strongly, else if you tap on the right side from the center position of it, the app beat the sound is listen to the right ear is more strongly. 3.Taiko sound is all that was recorded in the studio. Sound of the taiko (skin and edge) is using all were recorded in the studio. Sound of the taiko is using those skins and edge, as well as the strength, the sound was recorded separately struck in the hands of right and left. 4.The app have four types of taiko.(Option) You can play Nagadou-Daiko, Oh-Daiko, Shime Daiko(Bass and treble). 5.Fireworks will appear when you tap the taiko. When you tap the taiko, a variety of fireworks will appear depending on the strength of the tap. In addition to this, you can play your favorite tunes in the background has been included on the iPod and sample sounds.(Option) Now, Please enjoy some sense of realism in this Taiko sound. === Contact for the app === Support site:http://supp-app.com/Taiko_Spirits_Plus_for_iPhone facebook:http://www.facebook.com/taiko.spirits Twitter:@taiko_spirits E-mail:wadaikospirits@gmail.com

About

Otamatone Studio

This app allows you to connect your Otamatone Techno or Neo to your device to change its sound. Explore various instrument sounds, scales, and effects to enhance your musical performances. It also includes built-in rhythms for jamming and a virtual keyboard option.

Highlights
  • Change Otamatone sound with various instruments
  • Apply different scales for perfect pitch
  • Add effects like reverb and distortion
  • Jam along to built-in rhythms
  • Use a virtual keyboard for playing
  • Supports Otamatone neo and Techno models
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Here comes Otamatone Studio, the official app for the note-shaped instrument Otamatone. Change your sound! -About the app Connect your Otamatone Techno or Otamatone neo to your iPhone or iPad, start Otamatone Studio and play your Otamatone with the sound of various instruments or jam along to built-in rhythms. We got rid of all the complexities of most available synthesizer simulations and created an app that even beginners will master. It’s really simple! Access all functions via a cute graphical interface that feels like your Otamatone called over a few friends for a basement jam. -Supported models ・Otamatone neo ・Otamatone Techno Caution- You will download a free version of the app. The complete set of features can be unlocked via in-app purchase. -Main features ●Different sounds Play your Otamatone with the sound of various instruments. Gather your friends and form a band! ・Instruments(Free Version) Otamatone / Electric Guitar / Alto Sax ・Instruments (Full Version) Otamatone / Electric Guitar / Alto Sax Violin / Flute / Synthesizer Trumpet / Drums / Cat Display method Tap the instrument icon on the right side of the main screen. ●Different scales With scales your performance will always sound spot on. Play like a pro without all the practicing! ・Scales(Free Version) Otamatone / 12 Tone / Minor Blues ・Scales (Full Version) Otamatone / 12 Tone / Minor Blues Minor / Major / Major Blues Whole Tone / Pentatonic / Japan Display method Tap the face of the Otamatone on the main screen. ●Effects You can alter your Otamatone’s sound with 3 kinds of effects. Push your performance to new heights! ・Reverb Ever wanted to sound like performing in a concert hall or a bathroom? Look no further! (Reverb is the only effect in the free version.) ・Delay Adds an echo to your sound. ・Distortion The trademark of any rock song. Sound like an electric guitar. Display method Tap the tail of the Otamatone on the main screen. ●Built-in rhythms You can choose between different rhythms to play along to. Be your own personal band! ・Rhythms (Free Version) Rock01 / Techno01 / Japan ・Rhythms (Full Version) Rock01 / Techno01 / Japan Rock02 / Samba / Salsa March / India / Happy Birthday Happy Birthday is a band arrangement. Surprise someone special to you by playing along to this tune on his/her birthday and you will certainly leave an impression! Display method Tap the rhythm icon on the main screen. ●Virtual keyboard No Otamatone at hand? Display the virtual keyboard and play with Otamatone Studio nevertheless. Even better The Otamatone on the main screen will move its mouth during your performance. It doesn’t get much cuter than that! Display method Tap the stem of the Otamatone on the main screen. Hold your smartphone sideways to improve playability. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ ●Further instructions Further instructions can be found on the Otamatone website. Check it out! www.otamatone.jp/otstudio/en (C)MAYWA DENKI Produced by CUBE Co., Ltd. Powered by sonosaurus.com

Screenshots

Taiko Spirits + for iPhone4 screens
Otamatone Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Otamatone Studio at every 6 days against Taiko Spirits + for iPhone's every 3 weeks. Otamatone Studio also leads on ratings volume (50 vs 4). Taiko Spirits + for iPhone's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 11.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Taiko Spirits + for iPhone sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Otamatone Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Taiko Spirits + for iPhone against 3.9 for Otamatone Studio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Otamatone Studio has 50 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Taiko Spirits + for iPhone ships an update every 3 weeks, Otamatone Studio every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Taiko Spirits + for iPhone versus Otamatone Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaiko Spirits + for iPhoneOtamatone Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better3.9 (50 ratings)
Positive reviews—46.0% of reviews
Number of ratings450 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkinobu YAMAMOTOCUBE Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Taiko Spirits + for iPhone

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Otamatone Studio

All ratings49 ratings
Positive67.3%
Neutral10.2%
Negative22.4%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive46.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative34.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Taiko Spirits + for iPhone

One-time2
  • 太鼓セグメントコントロール$1.99
  • 伴奏セグメントコントロール$2.99
1 purchases

Otamatone Studio

One-time1
  • Full Features$3.99

Questions

Is Taiko Spirits + for iPhone free?
Taiko Spirits + for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Otamatone Studio free?
Otamatone Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Taiko Spirits + for iPhone or Otamatone Studio?
Taiko Spirits + for iPhone is rated higher. Taiko Spirits + for iPhone averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Otamatone Studio averages 3.9 from 50 ratings.
Do Taiko Spirits + for iPhone or Otamatone Studio have ads?
Neither Taiko Spirits + for iPhone nor Otamatone Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Taiko Spirits + for iPhone or Otamatone Studio?
Taiko Spirits + for iPhone ships an update every 3 weeks, and Otamatone Studio every 6 days. Most recently, Taiko Spirits + for iPhone was updated on October 23, 2026 and Otamatone Studio on October 25, 2026.

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