Tulum II vs Ney Sim
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tulum II
Experience the unique sound of a rare Asian ethnic instrument, similar to a bagpipe but with a more dramatic tone. This application allows you to play this harmonic instrument, capable of producing two notes simultaneously, offering a distinct wind instrument experience.
- Realistic Tulum instrument simulation
- Harmonic sound capabilities
- Play two notes simultaneously
- Unique wind instrument experience
- Educational insight into ethnic instruments
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Tulum is an asian(blacksea) ethnical instrument which has similarities with Bagpipe. It's sound is more dramatic then BagPipe. It is a harmonic instrument. It can sound 2 notes simultanously. It is the most different wind instrument in the world. With this app you can play realistic Tulum. You can watch it in the video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v-ulNh009s
Ney Sim
This app simulates a traditional Turkish musical instrument, offering authentic sounds and advanced playability features. Users can create, record, and share music with customizable controls and multiple playing modes.
- Authentic Ney Sound
- Makam Settings
- Reverb Effects
- Customizable Keys
- Three Dynamic Playing Modes
- Record and Share Music
- Screen Recording
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Discover the Enchanting World of the Ney with Ney Sim, the Magical Instrument of Turkish Music. Designed for both novice musicians and experienced artists, Ney Sim brings the authentic sound and spirit of this traditional Turkish instrument to your fingertips. With its user-friendly design and rich features, you can create, play, and share music with ease. Key Features That Make Ney Sim Stand Out Authentic Ney Sound Experience the essence of a meticulously sampled real ney sound. Each breath is shaped with warm and deep tones that reflect the ney's unique spiritual character. Advanced Playability Features Makam Settings: Make precise pitch adjustments compatible with the rich modal system of Turkish music. Transposition Adjustment: Easily transition between different modes and performance styles. Reverb Effects: Add depth and atmosphere to your performance. Polyphonic Mode: Create rich harmonies for a fuller sound. Dynamic Key Sensitivity: Soft touches produce gentle sounds, while powerful touches generate sharper tones. Customizable Keys Adjust key sizes to suit your playing style. Whether you need wide keys for precise breaths or narrow keys for quick transitions - Ney Sim adapts to you. Three Dynamic Playing Modes Free Play Mode: Freely explore the full richness and depth of the ney. Single Key Mode: Study each breath and tone color in detail. Soft Transition Mode: Feel the natural flow and subtlety of your breaths. Record and Share Your Music Capture your performances with the built-in recording feature. Whether you're practicing or composing, your music is always ready. Screen Recording Feature Record every moment of your ney. Capture your improvisations, practice sessions, or completed compositions with a single tap and share instantly. Why Ney Sim? * Realistic Experience: Perfectly reflects the soul and sound of a physical ney. * Elegant Design: Appeals to musicians of all levels with a user-friendly interface. * Creative Flexibility: Gives you control of your musical journey with rich features. Whether you're creating a mystical taksim, performing a classical song, or discovering the ney for the first time - Ney Sim offers you limitless musical possibilities. Download Ney Sim now and embark on the spiritual journey of Turkish music!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tulum II at none against Ney Sim's 1. Tulum II also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Ney Sim's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support 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
Both are free to download. Ney Sim sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tulum II asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tulum II against 5.0 for Ney Sim. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Tulum II ships an update every 7 months, Ney Sim every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tulum II | Ney Sim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Davut Engin | Alper Kahriman |
Customer experience
Tulum II
Ney Sim
In-app purchases
Tulum II
No in-app purchases
Ney Sim
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