# Ukulele Simulator Play & Learn vs Howli

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ukulele Simulator Play & Learn | Howli |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ukulele-simulator-play-and-learn/id6464596630/reviews) | **[4.4 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/howli-learn-to-sing-harmonies/id6762453643/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **119** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 92 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ammonite Design Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/460176444) | [CandidGO Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848321804) |

## What reviewers say

### Ukulele Simulator Play & Learn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ukulele-simulator-play-and-learn/id6464596630)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ukulele Simulator Subscription | $1.99 | per month |


### Howli

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/howli-learn-to-sing-harmonies/id6762453643)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Howli Unlimited Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Howli Unlimited Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Howli Unlimited Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*