Comparison

Brass instrumentSS IA vs Pyware 3D Mobile Editor

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

Head to head
About

Brass instrumentSS IA

Explore a variety of brass instruments with this music app. Easily play instruments like the trumpet and trombone with simple touch controls. Record your music, play along with other apps, and share your creations.

Highlights
  • 24 brass instruments
  • Easy one-finger play
  • Recording function
  • Play with other music apps
  • Volume slider
  • Email sound data sharing
Features
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A brass instrument is a musical instrument that belongs to the wind instrument family, and is originally made of brass. The sound is produced through the vibration of the lips. Brass instrumentSS IA is a music application packed with 24 different brass instruments such as the trumpet and the trombone. Piccolo TrumpetSS 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/brassssia_en.html Brass instrumentSS IA is designed to allow you to easily play the trumpet with a single finger. Unlike the actual a brass 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 Brass instrumentSS IA, 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 - Piccolo TrumpetSS(Free) - TrampetSS(Paid) - TromboneSS(Paid) - French HornSS(Paid) - TubaSS(Paid) - Bass TrumpetSS(Paid) - Bass TromboneSS(Paid) - FlugelhornSS(Paid) - CornetSS(Paid) - AlphornSS(Paid) - EuphoniumSS(Paid) - CimbassoSS(Paid) - SousaphoneSS(Paid) - WagnerTubaSS(Paid) - BugleSS(Paid) - ConchShellSS(Paid) - AltoTromboneSS(Paid) - AltoHornSS(Paid) - MellophoneSS(Paid) - BaritoneHornSS(Paid) - ContrabassTubaSS(Paid) - HeliconSS(Paid) - TenorHornSS(Paid) - TenorTromboneSS(Paid)

About

Pyware 3D Mobile Editor

This application allows users to edit and view drill designs for marching bands directly on their mobile devices. It offers tools for manipulating performer positions, animating routines, and syncing changes with a cloud portal for seamless integration with other software.

Highlights
  • Open Pyware 3D drill packages
  • View drill from any angle with zoom and rotate
  • Animate performer pathways
  • Playback with audio
  • Editing tools including Morph and Push
  • Sync with Pyware Portal
Features
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Meet your new favorite sidekick, the Pyware Mobile Editor! Make changes, clean your sets, and push directly to the UDB App and your drill writing computer. All on the fly and on the field! FEATURES Open Pyware 3D® drill packages (.3dz) Files can be accessed from the Pyware Portal Pinch zoom, rotate, tilt and shift to view the drill from any angle Animation shows true pathways for all performers Fluid or step-time animation Play with audio file Repeat and Play All animation controls Count Track that allows you to stop and view any count of drill View entire Production Sheet Editing tools Morph Tool Push Tool Adjuster tool Selection Tools Spotlight Tool (Single or multiple performers) Pointer Tool Box Selection Tool Lasso Selection Tool Sync with Pyware Portal account. Upload Directly to UDBapp

Screenshots

Brass instrumentSS IA4 screens
Pyware 3D Mobile Editor1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Brass instrumentSS IA at 39% against Pyware 3D Mobile Editor's 0%. Brass instrumentSS IA also leads on rating (2.4 vs 2.1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Pyware 3D Mobile Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Brass instrumentSS IA sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Pyware 3D Mobile Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Brass instrumentSS IA holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Brass instrumentSS IA's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pyware 3D Mobile Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brass instrumentSS IA ships an update every 2 months, Pyware 3D Mobile Editor every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Brass instrumentSS IA versus Pyware 3D Mobile Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrass instrumentSS IAPyware 3D Mobile Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (16 ratings) — better2.1 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews39.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1638 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size353 MB323 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYUJI HASEBEPygraphics, Inc.

Customer experience

Brass instrumentSS IA

All ratings16 ratings
Positive31.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive39.3%
Neutral10.7%
Negative50.0%

Pyware 3D Mobile Editor

All ratings38 ratings
Positive21.1%
Neutral10.5%
Negative68.4%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Brass instrumentSS IA

One-time13
  • AlphornSS$1.99
  • EuphoniumSS$1.99
  • CimbassoSS$1.99
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  • CornetSS$1.99
  • TrumpetSS$2.99
  • TromboneSS$2.99
  • FHornSS$2.99
  • TubaSS$2.99
  • BTrumpetSS$2.99
  • BTromboneSS$2.99
  • FlugelhornSS$2.99
  • SousaphoneSS$2.99
  • ConchShellSS$2.99
None

Pyware 3D Mobile Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brass instrumentSS IA free?
Brass instrumentSS IA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pyware 3D Mobile Editor free?
Pyware 3D Mobile Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Brass instrumentSS IA or Pyware 3D Mobile Editor?
Brass instrumentSS IA is rated higher. Brass instrumentSS IA averages 2.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Pyware 3D Mobile Editor averages 2.1 from 38 ratings.
Do Brass instrumentSS IA or Pyware 3D Mobile Editor have ads?
Neither Brass instrumentSS IA nor Pyware 3D Mobile Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brass instrumentSS IA or Pyware 3D Mobile Editor?
Brass instrumentSS IA ships an update every 2 months, and Pyware 3D Mobile Editor every 5 months. Most recently, Brass instrumentSS IA was updated on October 9, 2026 and Pyware 3D Mobile Editor on September 18, 2026.

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