Comparison

Woodwind instrumentSS IA vs Ney Sim

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

Head to head
About

Woodwind instrumentSS IA

This music application offers 24 different woodwind instruments, allowing users to easily play them with simple touch controls. It includes features like a volume slider, recording function, and the ability to play along with other music apps. Additional instruments can be unlocked through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • 24 woodwind instruments
  • Easy touch controls
  • Volume slider
  • Recording function
  • Play with other music apps
  • iTunes file sharing support
Features
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A woodwind instrument is a musical instrument that belongs to the wind instrument family other than woodwind instruments. Woodwind instrumentSS is a music application packed with 24 different woodwind instruments such as the flute and the clarinet. English HornSS is a free application that also allows you to get other musical instruments through in-app purchases. Note: please find the details about each music instrument on our website. http://hdoapp.sakura.ne.jp/woodwindssia_en.html Woodwind instrumentSS is designed to allow you to easily play the trumpet with a single finger. Unlike the actual a woodwind instrument , you don't need to have a large lung capacity, but you will be able to play it just by touching the inner side of the white dotted line. With Woodwind instrumentSS, you can start playing the trumpet right away and enjoy its sound whenever you want, wherever you are! Added a volume slider at the bottom center of the screen in order to fix the problem that fade out doesn't work while you can play staccato notes with the stop button. When you fade the audio out, please make sure to tap the stop button. Added the recording function! It picks the surrounding sounds as well, and you can use it in many different ways such as recording your vocals or creating a voice memo. You can also send the recorded data via email. Note that the maximum attachment size of an email depends on the iOS device you are using. Please contact your cell phone service provider for further information. * A 10 seconds recording is around 450 kB. * Support iTunes file sharing(http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4094?viewlocale=en_US) Added the play with other music app button on the right side of the record button (however, this disables the recording). For example, you can play along with your favorite songs on Music app. Now you can select the audio file format when recording. If you want to send a file via email, record at "22kHz / 8 bit" to reduce the file size. * Users who have a problem with the musical instrument app that doesn't make any sound. (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5137?viewlocale=en_US) * Volume slider * Display scale on keyboard * Support orientation * Record button / Play button / Stop button / Send the sound data via Email button * Support iTunes file sharing * Play with other music app button - Set Contents - English HornSS(Free) - FluteSS(Paid) - ClarinetSS(Paid) - OboeSS(Paid) - BassoonSS(Paid) - Tenor SaxophoneSS(Paid) - PiccoloSS(Paid) - OcarinaSS(Paid) - RecorderSS(Paid) - PanFluteSS(Paid) - Alto SaxophoneSS(Paid) - QuenaSS(Paid) - BassClarinetSS(Paid) - ZamponaSS(Paid) - ShakuhachiSS(Paid) - BagpipesSS(Paid) - HarmonicaSS(Paid) - NeySS(Paid) - EflatClarinetsSS(Paid) - ContraBassoonSS(Paid) - ContrabassSaxSS(Paid) - SopranoSaxSS(Paid) - BaritoneSaxSS(Paid) - SarrusophoneSS(Paid)

About

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.

Highlights
  • Authentic Ney Sound
  • Makam Settings
  • Reverb Effects
  • Customizable Keys
  • Three Dynamic Playing Modes
  • Record and Share Music
  • Screen Recording
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Woodwind instrumentSS IA4 screens
Ney Sim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ney Sim at 5.0 against Woodwind instrumentSS IA's 1.8. Woodwind instrumentSS IA's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Woodwind instrumentSS IA sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Ney Sim 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

Ney Sim holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Woodwind instrumentSS IA has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Woodwind instrumentSS IA ships an update every 2 months, Ney Sim every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Woodwind instrumentSS IA versus Ney Sim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWoodwind instrumentSS IANey Sim
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size338 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYUJI HASEBEAlper Kahriman

Customer experience

Woodwind instrumentSS IA

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive24.0%
Neutral16.0%
Negative60.0%

Ney Sim

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Woodwind instrumentSS IA

One-time10
  • RecorderSS$1.99
  • AltoSaxophoneSS$1.99
  • BassClarinetSS$1.99
Show 7 more
  • FluteSS$2.99
  • ClarinetSS$2.99
  • BassoonSS$2.99
  • OboeSS$2.99
  • TenorSaxophoneSS$2.99
  • PiccoloSS$2.99
  • OcarinaSS$2.99
1 purchases

Ney Sim

One-time1
  • Get Premium$7.99

Questions

Is Woodwind instrumentSS IA free?
Woodwind instrumentSS IA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ney Sim free?
Ney Sim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Woodwind instrumentSS IA or Ney Sim?
Ney Sim is rated higher. Woodwind instrumentSS IA averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Ney Sim averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Woodwind instrumentSS IA or Ney Sim have ads?
Ney Sim shows ads; Woodwind instrumentSS IA does not.
Which is updated more often, Woodwind instrumentSS IA or Ney Sim?
Woodwind instrumentSS IA ships an update every 2 months, and Ney Sim every 3 months. Most recently, Woodwind instrumentSS IA was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ney Sim on October 30, 2026.

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