# Strasser Harmonika vs Harp Real

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Harp Real at none against Strasser Harmonika's 10. Harp Real also leads on ratings volume (649 vs 51). Strasser Harmonika's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 15 months). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Strasser Harmonika sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Harp Real asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Strasser Harmonika against 4.7 for Harp Real. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Harp Real has 649 ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Strasser Harmonika's written reviews are positive against 68% of Harp Real's.

Strasser Harmonika ships an update every 3 months, Harp Real every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strasser Harmonika | Harp Real |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strasser-harmonika/id474198229/reviews)** | [4.7 (649 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harp-real/id1481348599/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **649** |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 67.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BYTEPOETS GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/422587937) | [Son Truong Ngoc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447240720) |

## What reviewers say

### Strasser Harmonika

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strasser-harmonika/id474198229)

Experience a realistic simulation of a classical four-row accordion on your iPad. Enjoy high-quality recordings and an authentic button layout designed for experienced musicians. Record and share your musical creations easily.

**Highlights:** Realistic four-row Strasser accordion simulation, High-end sound recordings, Authentic button spacing, Integrated song recording, Email sharing of recordings, 100% ad-free experience

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ennstaler Polka ++ | Free | one-time |
| Ennstaler Polka + | Free | one-time |
| Teigitschgrabn Walzer | Free | one-time |
| Amboss Polka | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ennstaler Polka | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hammerschmiedgselln | $0.99 | one-time |
| Happy Birthday | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sepperl Boarisch | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ein Prosit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zillertaler Hochzeitsmarsch | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great sound quality
- 👍 Very fun and enjoyable
- 👍 Good way to pass time
- 👍 Realistic accordion simulation
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Keys too close on phone
- 👎 Buttons on the wrong side
- 👎 Button labels upside down
- 👎 Sound cuts out sometimes
- 👎 Clunky button transitions

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot download songs or lessons (404 error)
- Sound cuts out after calls/messages
- App crashes instantly

**Requested features**

- Add bass buttons
- Include more songs to learn
- Add more basic tutorials
- Option to choose different accordion sounds
- Link to ForScore for page turning


### Harp Real

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harp-real/id1481348599)

This app simulates a 27-string lever harp, offering a realistic playing experience with a wide frequency range. Practice songs with adjustable speed and transposition, or play in real-time. Record and share your music.

**Highlights:** 27-string lever harp simulation, Frequency range C3 to A6#, Offline and online song practice, Adjustable song speed and transposition, Reverb effect, Normal and RealTime play modes, Autoplay option, Record, playback, and share functionality

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Realistic harp sound quality
- 💰 Free app with premium features
- 🎛️ Adjustable parameters (reverb, room size, tuning levers)
- 🎼 Built-in songs included
- 😌 Relaxing and enjoyable to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Unexpected ads during gameplay
- 📖 Lack of instruction manual/documentation
- 🔊 Sound issues for some users
- 🎵 Pitch accuracy problems reported
- ❌ Missing second hand notes for some songs

**Reported bugs**

- No sound output for some users
- Volume control not easily accessible
- Incorrect pitches in some instances
- App not functioning properly on some devices

**Requested features**

- Background play functionality
- Transpose button
- Second hand notes for all songs
- Better documentation/tutorial


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strasser Harmonika free?

Strasser Harmonika is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Harp Real free?

Harp Real is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Strasser Harmonika or Harp Real?

Strasser Harmonika is rated higher. Strasser Harmonika averages 4.7 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Harp Real averages 4.7 from 649 ratings.

### Do Strasser Harmonika or Harp Real have ads?

Harp Real shows ads; Strasser Harmonika does not.

### Which is updated more often, Strasser Harmonika or Harp Real?

Strasser Harmonika ships an update every 3 months, and Harp Real every 15 months. Most recently, Strasser Harmonika was updated on October 21, 2026 and Harp Real on November 3, 2026.

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