Comparison

Instruments vs Instruments 360x

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

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About

Instruments

Explore a vibrant collection of 55 musical instruments with interactive sound and visuals. Learn instrument names and sounds in 78 languages, perfect for young children and language learners. This offline app offers a safe, ad-free, and engaging musical discovery experience.

Highlights
  • 55 interactive musical instruments
  • Real sounds and spoken names
  • Supports 78 languages
  • Offline functionality
  • Adjustable slideshow mode
  • Parental gate for settings
Features
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Instruments is the best interactive sound picture book featuring 55 musical instruments: tap the image to hear the instrument and see its name in your chosen language (78 languages). Large images, real sounds, spoken names. Who is it for? Ages 1–5 for the picture-book experience. Ages 3–15 for language learning and instrument vocabulary. How it works The interface lets a child, alone or with an adult, discover each instrument and its sound. Images can advance automatically like a slideshow (adjustable speed) or manually by swiping the screen. The display order is configurable (random or sequential). A long-press on the instrument name lets you choose another display/spoken language. Multilingual (78 languages) Spoken names and interface available in your language of choice, to build vocabulary and train the ear from an early age. Tip: in your device settings, download Apple’s premium voices (higher-quality voices provided by iOS). Why you’ll love Instruments? Clear, reassuring musical discovery for young children. Natural pronunciations and authentic sounds. Multilingual (78) to support early learning, vocabulary, and listening. Works anywhere Works offline and in airplane mode: all images and sounds are stored on device No connection required. Orientation Portrait and landscape on iPhone and iPad. Parents and schools – Parental gate (settings protected by a random math question). – Schools reminder: 50% off via Apple School Manager. Privacy – No ads – No in-app purchases – No tracking – No data collection – No analytics – Privacy Nutrition Label: “No data collected” Contact us contact@iburgerapps.com Instruments accordion, acoustic guitar, bagpipes, balalaika, bandoneon, banjo, barrel organ, bass drum, bass guitar, bassoon, bugle, castanets, cello, clarinet, claves, congas, crash cymbal, didgeridoo, djembe, double bass, drum kit, duduk, electric guitar, flute, french horn, gong, grand piano, handbell, harmonica, harp, harpsichord, lute, mandolin, maracas, oboe, pan flute, piccolo, pipe organ, recorder, saxophone, sitar, snare drum, synthesizer, tambourine, tenor drum, timpani, triangle, trombone, trumpet, ukulele, upright piano, viola, violin, xylophone Supported languages (displayed and spoken) Afrikaans, Albanian, German, Amharic, English, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Basque, Bengali, Belarusian, Burmese, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Croatian, Danish, Spanish, Estonian, Filipino/Tagalog, Finnish, French, Galician, Welsh, Georgian, Greek, Gujarati, Hausa, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Irish, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Kazakh, Khmer, Lao, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Malayalam, Maltese, Marathi, Dutch, Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Uzbek, Persian/Farsi, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic), Serbian (Latin), Sinhala, Slovak, Slovenian, Swedish, Swahili, Tamil, Czech, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Yoruba, Zulu

About

Instruments 360x

Explore a world of musical instruments with interactive features, high-definition images, and engaging quizzes. This app offers virtual tours and puzzles to educate and entertain young music enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Over 30 instruments with HD images
  • Zoom function for detailed views
  • Interactive instrument quizzes
  • Challenging instrument puzzles
  • 3 virtual music tours
  • Adorable photos and sounds
Features
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Instruments 360x: The advanced instrument experience for kids! Welcome to Instruments 360x, the app designed for young instrument enthusiasts! Embark on a delightful journey through the enchanting world of instruments with interactive features that entertain and educate. Discover over 30 instruments with splendid high-definition images:Accordion,Acoustic Guitar,Bagpipes,Balalaika,Bandura,Banjo,Bassoon,Bongos,Castanets,Cello,Clarinet,Classical Guitar,Congas,Diatonic Button Accordion,Domra,Double Bass,Drum,Drum Kit,Electric Bass,Electric Guitar,Electric Violin,French Horn,Guiro,Harmonica,Harp,Keyboard,Mandolin,Maracas,Oboe,Organ,Pan Flute,Piano,Recorder,Saxophone,Sitar,Tambourine,Triangle,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba,Violin,Western Concert Flute,Xylophone,Zither,Alphorn,Hurdy Gurdy,Marimba,Tabla,Ukulele,Berimbau,Ocarina,Soprano Saxophone. Add even more instruments, more tours and remove ads with in-app purchases, including: Berimbau, Ocarina, Soprano Saxophone. Features: • Adorable Photos and Sounds: Browse a stunning gallery filled with cute and funny instrument images! Kids can swipe through a variety of instruments. • Zoom Function: Get up close and personal with detailed images. • Quizzes: Test your instrument knowledge with interactive quizzes! From breed trivia to quirky instrument behaviors, kids will learn while having a blast. • Challenging Puzzles: Engage your mind with fun puzzles featuring playful instruments. With different difficulty levels, there’s a challenge for everyone! • 3 Virtual Tours: Explore pop rock, classical, and traditional tours with immersive virtual tours!. With Instruments 360x, your child will not only have endless fun but also develop a deeper appreciation for musical instruments. Download now and let the music-tastic adventure begin!

Screenshots

Instruments4 screens
Instruments 360x4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Instruments at 5.0 against Instruments 360x's 4.8. Instruments also leads on chart position (#178 vs unranked) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). Instruments 360x's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Instruments costs $1.99 and Instruments 360x $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Instruments holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Instruments ships an update every 6 months, Instruments 360x every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Instruments versus Instruments 360x: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstrumentsInstruments 360x
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#178 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristophe Burdin3B Soft srls

Customer experience

Instruments

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Instruments 360x

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Instruments

No in-app purchases

None

Instruments 360x

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Instruments free?
Instruments costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Instruments 360x free?
Instruments 360x costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Instruments or Instruments 360x?
Instruments is rated higher. Instruments averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Instruments 360x averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Instruments or Instruments 360x have ads?
Neither Instruments nor Instruments 360x shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Instruments or Instruments 360x?
Instruments ships an update every 6 months, and Instruments 360x every 2 months. Most recently, Instruments was updated on November 6, 2026 and Instruments 360x on November 3, 2026.

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