Comparison

Shehnai vs Simple Violin

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

Head to head
About

Shehnai

This app offers an authentic shehnai instrument experience with advanced features like microtonal tuning and dynamic key sensitivity. It includes multiple play modes, recording capabilities, and customizable keys for creative expression.

Highlights
  • Authentic shehnai sounds
  • Microtonal tuning
  • Dynamic key sensitivity
  • Customizable key size
  • Multiple play modes
  • Audio and screen recording
  • Shareable recordings
Features
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Key Features That Make Shehnai Stand Out Authentic Shehnai Sounds Immerse yourself in the heartfelt sound of a carefully sampled shehnai. Each note reflects the instrument’s emotional depth, ideal for classical performances, film music, or experimental world sounds. Advanced Features for Enhanced Playability Microtonal Tuning: Fine-tune each note for traditional Indian ragas or microtonal experimentation. Transpose Adjustment: Quickly shift pitch to suit your vocal range or ensemble setup. Reverb Effects: Add lush ambience to your melodies with adjustable reverb. Chorus Mode: Enrich your sound with layered harmonics for a more expressive performance. Dynamic Key Sensitivity: Volume depends on where you press the key — the top of the key produces softer tones, while the bottom produces louder, more powerful sounds, offering precise control over dynamics. Customizable Keys Resize the virtual keys for your comfort. Choose wider keys for accurate fingering or narrower ones for faster phrasing and embellishments. Three Expressive Play Modes Free Play Mode: Freely explore the full shehnai range, ideal for improvisation or traditional alaps. Single Key Mode: Focus on learning and mastering individual notes with clarity. Release Mode: Create smooth, organic fade-outs as you lift your fingers. Record and Revisit Your Music Capture your practice sessions or live performances with the built-in audio recording feature. Share Your Masterpieces Send your recordings to friends, collaborators, or share them on social platforms to showcase your musical journey. Screen Recording Capability Elevate your artistry by recording your performance visually and audibly, directly within the app. Save and share complete shehnai pieces or creative improvisations in one tap. Why Choose Shehnai? True-to-Life Sound: Emulates the real shehnai’s breathy, emotional tone with astonishing accuracy. Clean, Intuitive Design: A beautiful, user-friendly interface that makes navigation effortless. Creative Freedom: Multiple play modes, tuning options, and expressive dynamics empower you to explore and perform without limits. Whether you're practicing Indian classical music, crafting cinematic melodies, or just discovering the magic of the shehnai for the first time—Shehnai is your gateway to a rich musical tradition. Download Shehnai today and let your music breathe with tradition and innovation!

About

Simple Violin

Explore musical creativity with a virtual violin on your iPhone or iPad. Practice with built-in songs, MIDI guides, and rhythms, and record your performances. Offers multiple sound sets for diverse tones.

Highlights
  • Multiple violin sound sets
  • MIDI playback with visual guide
  • Built-in songs for practice
  • Rhythm accompaniment
  • Performance recording and management
Features
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Bring the expressive sound of the violin to your iPhone and iPad. Simple Violin is a modern violin simulator built for practice, creativity, and musical exploration - featuring multiple violin sound sets, songs, rhythms, MIDI playback, and a simple recording library. MULTIPLE VIOLIN SOUNDS Select from several violin sound sets, each designed to capture a different tone and playing character. SONGS + MIDI PRACTICE Practice with built-in songs, follow MIDI playback using a falling-note style visual guide, and adjust playback speed to match your learning pace. RHYTHMS & GROOVES Add rhythm accompaniment to strengthen timing and make practice sessions more musical. MANAGE YOUR RECORDINGS Record your violin performances, replay them anytime, and keep all recordings neatly organized. If you’re looking for a portable violin app for students, performers, or composers, Simple Violin helps you express emotion and musicality wherever you go.

Screenshots

Shehnai4 screens
Simple Violin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Violin at 5.0 against Shehnai's 3.0. Simple Violin also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Shehnai sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Simple Violin 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

Simple Violin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shehnai ships an update every 4 months, Simple Violin fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shehnai versus Simple Violin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShehnaiSimple Violin
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB167 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlper KahrimanMustafa Demir

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shehnai

One-time1
  • Get Premium$7.99
1 purchases

Simple Violin

One-time1
  • Get Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Shehnai free?
Shehnai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Violin free?
Simple Violin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shehnai or Simple Violin?
Simple Violin is rated higher. Shehnai averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Simple Violin averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Shehnai or Simple Violin have ads?
Both Shehnai and Simple Violin show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shehnai or Simple Violin?
Shehnai ships an update every 4 months, and Simple Violin fortnightly. Most recently, Shehnai was updated on October 30, 2026 and Simple Violin on October 30, 2026.

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