Comparison

Ukulele Simulator Play & Learn vs Howli

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

Head to head
About

Ukulele Simulator Play & Learn

Learn to play the ukulele with realistic sounds and an extensive chord library. Explore various ukulele types and practice your rhythm with a built-in metronome. Perfect for beginners and experienced players alike.

Highlights
  • Authentic ukulele sounds
  • Extensive chord library
  • Multiple ukulele types
  • Low G tuning option
  • Built-in metronome
  • Beginner-friendly interface
Features
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Ukulele Simulator Learn to Play Ukulele and Discover its Joy, Right on Your Device! Ever dreamed of strumming a ukulele's beautiful melody? With Ukulele Simulator, learning and playing become one. Whether to learn a new tune or play a familiar song, you're a tap away from a musical moment. From budding musicians wanting to learn, to seasoned players looking for practice, or simply someone who enjoys ukulele sounds, Ukulele Simulator offers an authentic ukulele playing experience at your fingertips. Key Features: • Real Ukulele Sounds: Dive into genuine ukulele atmosphere with every note you play, sampled directly from real ukuleles. • Chord Library: Learn, play, and perfect new chords with an extensive chord library. As you learn more, you can play more songs with confidence. • Versatile Ukulele Selection: Choose to play various types - from the mellow tenor and lively soprano to the distinct banjoleles and enchanting gourd banjo ukuleles. Seamless transitions make it a joy to learn and play on different ukuleles. • Low G Option: For those wanting to play deeper tones, toggle to the low G tuning and explore a different sound. • Built-in Metronome: As you practice and learn, ensure you play in rhythm with the integrated metronome. Why Ukulele Simulator? • Learning for Beginners: If you're eager to learn, the intuitive interface offers an easy play and learning curve. Either tap or hold on the screen to play notes and swipe to strum. • Practice for Pros: Play intricate tunes and explore diverse ukulele instruments that seasoned musicians will love. • Educational & Fun: Play for leisure, learn for passion. Whether it's rigorous practice or playful strumming, Ukulele Simulator is your go-to musical companion. Play, practice, and learn on the go. Transform every break, journey, or leisure time into a vibrant musical experience. Learn more, play more! Download Ukulele Simulator and immerse yourself in the ukulele world. --- Ukulele Simulator Subscription: Purchase a subscription for no ads, unlimited instruments, offline play. Prices may vary in different countries. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user by going to the user’s iTunes Account Settings. --- http://ammonitedesignstudios.com/termsofuse.htm http://ammonitedesignstudios.com/privacypolicy.htm

About

Howli

This app allows users to practice and record vocal harmonies. Users can record individual parts, duet with friends, or create multi-layered vocal tracks. It offers tools for creating and sharing custom vocal arrangements with visual feedback.

Highlights
  • Practice vocal parts with pitch and lyric guides
  • Record harmonies solo or duet with friends
  • Create layered harmony videos
  • Freestyle recording for a cappella or choir effects
  • Import MIDI and MusicXML for custom arrangements
  • Save and share videos with or without camera
  • Adjust reverb and voice pitch
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Howli is a harmony singing and vocal recording app for iPhone. Practise each vocal part with pitch and lyric guides, record harmonies with yourself or duet with a friend, and create a layered harmony video. Learn and record harmonies - Hear each part before you sing, then follow pitch and lyric cues while recording. - Use your vocal range to choose a starting key, then adjust it yourself. - Record each harmony separately and bring your best takes together in one performance. Duet with a friend Start a harmony, send your duet file to a friend, and let them add their voice in Howli. Record in your own time, then save or share a harmony video with both voices. Sing with yourself in Freestyle Record two to six vocal layers, choose your tempo and recording length, and sing freely without written notes or a pitch score. Make an a cappella-style cover or build a one-person choir with your own voice. Create and share your own arrangements Choose a built-in song, paste a Howli song code or write notes and lyrics for your own vocal parts. Share the arrangements you write as song codes so another singer can record their own version. Song codes contain the arrangement, not your audio or video recordings. Import MIDI and MusicXML Open Howli's free browser editor at https://get-howli.com/custom, import a MIDI or MusicXML file, and check the vocal parts. Copy the resulting song code into the iPhone app to practise and record. PDF scores and photos are not supported. Save and share, with or without the camera Record with the camera on or keep your face off screen. Voice-only recordings can still become a shareable video with animated pitch visuals. Choose part colours, show or hide lyrics and pitch notes, and adjust reverb or voice pitch before saving your finished harmony video. Start free Free practice includes a daily recording allowance, with full-quality saving and sharing included. Songs you write from scratch in Howli have unlimited free practice on your iPhone. Howli Unlimited Keep practising with unlimited recording attempts for every song and part, and sing the extended ending of In the Bleak Mid-Winter. Its first four sections remain free to record, review and share. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription, or lifetime access with one purchase. Your retained recordings remain free to review, save and share if Unlimited ends. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ukulele Simulator Play & Learn4 screens
Howli4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Howli at 50% against Ukulele Simulator Play & Learn's 11%. Howli also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). Ukulele Simulator Play & Learn's advantage is ratings volume (119 vs 21) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Ukulele Simulator Play & Learn sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Howli sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Howli holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ukulele Simulator Play & Learn has 119 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Ukulele Simulator Play & Learn's written reviews are positive against 50% of Howli's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ukulele Simulator Play & Learn ships an update every 6 months, Howli every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Ukulele Simulator Play & Learn versus Howli: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUkulele Simulator Play & LearnHowli
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (119 ratings)4.4 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings119 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmmonite Design Studios LtdCandidGO Ltd

Customer experience

Ukulele Simulator Play & Learn

All ratings114 ratings
Positive76.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative21.1%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%

Howli

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ukulele Simulator Play & Learn

Subscriptions1
  • Ukulele Simulator Subscription$1.991 Month
3 purchases

Howli

Subscriptions2
  • Howli Unlimited Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Howli Unlimited Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Howli Unlimited Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Ukulele Simulator Play & Learn free?
Ukulele Simulator Play & Learn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Howli free?
Howli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ukulele Simulator Play & Learn or Howli?
Howli is rated higher. Ukulele Simulator Play & Learn averages 4.0 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while Howli averages 4.4 from 21 ratings.
Do Ukulele Simulator Play & Learn or Howli have ads?
Ukulele Simulator Play & Learn shows ads; Howli does not.
Which is updated more often, Ukulele Simulator Play & Learn or Howli?
Ukulele Simulator Play & Learn ships an update every 6 months, and Howli every 3 days. Most recently, Ukulele Simulator Play & Learn was updated on November 3, 2026 and Howli on November 5, 2026.

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