Comparison

Professional Melodica vs Simple Tuba

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

Head to head
About

Professional Melodica

This app transforms your mobile device into a professional melodica workstation. It offers studio-grade recording, a dynamic rhythm engine with multiple styles, and advanced sound customization for musicians and enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Studio-grade recording and sharing
  • Dynamic rhythm engine with 23 styles
  • Advanced sound and visualization
  • Authentic sound library
  • Microtonal tuning
  • Studio-grade effects (Transpose, Reverb, Chorus)
Features
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Transform your mobile device into a powerful melodica workstation with Professional Melodica, the most advanced and authentic melodic wind instrument app on the market. Whether you’re performing, composing, teaching, or simply exploring music, this all-in-one toolkit brings the full studio experience to your fingertips. Studio-Grade Recording & Sharing Capture your musical ideas with a complete recording suite. Record high-quality video of your performance with synchronized system audio and microphone input. This is ideal for creating tutorials, demos, or sharing your music on social media with a single tap. The high-fidelity audio engine ensures every nuance of your playing is captured with crystal-clear clarity and perfect timing. Dynamic Rhythm Engine Bring your music to life with a powerful rhythm section. Explore 23 built-in styles, from Blues, Jazz, and Reggae to Tango and Electronic. Add variation with dynamic breaks and fills, and watch as animated visuals sync perfectly to the beat, creating an immersive playing experience. Advanced Sound & Visualization Interact with music like never before. The smart interface automatically adapts its visuals to the musical key of the selected presets. Experiment and learn with flexible speed control, allowing you to slow down or speed up playback from 0.5x to 2.0x. Explore a rich preset library with professionally recorded samples across various styles. Core Features Authentic Sound Library: Professionally sampled notes with an authentic, vibrant tone. Microtonal Tuning: Explore non-Western scales and custom pitch systems. Studio-Grade Effects: Fine-tune your sound with built-in Transpose, Reverb, and Chorus. Dynamic Touch Sensitivity: Express every nuance of your playing. Customizable Interface: Tailor colors, key layout, and responsiveness to fit your workflow. Intuitive UI: A clean and modern interface designed for a seamless music-making experience. Rock-Solid Performance: Built for stability to handle both practice sessions and live performance. Download Professional Melodica Today Whether you're a professional musician, a passionate student, or an experimental sound artist, Professional Melodica is your gateway to melodic expression and creativity. With unmatched realism, advanced recording tools, and a powerful rhythm engine, your next musical masterpiece is just a tap away.

About

Simple Tuba

Experience the rich sound of the tuba on your iPhone and iPad. This app offers realistic sound, practice tools with songs and MIDI, rhythmic accompaniment, and a recording library for learning and music creation.

Highlights
  • Authentic tuba sound
  • MIDI playback with visual guide
  • Practice with built-in songs
  • Rhythm accompaniment
  • Performance recording and management
Features
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Bring the deep and warm sound of the tuba to your iPhone and iPad. Simple Tuba is a modern tuba simulator built for focused practice, learning, and music creation — featuring an authentic tuba sound, songs, rhythms, MIDI playback, and a simple recording library. AUTHENTIC TUBA SOUND Play with a carefully designed, realistic tuba sound that captures the depth and character of the instrument. SONGS + MIDI PRACTICE Practice with built-in songs, follow MIDI playback with a falling-note style visual guide, and adjust playback speed to match your learning pace. RHYTHMS & GROOVES Add rhythm accompaniment to improve timing and make practice sessions more engaging. MANAGE YOUR RECORDINGS Record your tuba performances, replay them anytime, and keep all your recordings neatly organized. If you’re looking for a portable tuba app for learning, ensemble practice, or bass-focused music creation, Simple Tuba keeps your sound grounded wherever you go.

Screenshots

Professional Melodica4 screens
Simple Tuba4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple Tuba at monthly against Professional Melodica's every 4 months. Simple Tuba also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, 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. Professional Melodica sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Simple Tuba 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Professional Melodica against 5.0 for Simple Tuba. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 10 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Professional Melodica ships an update every 4 months, Simple Tuba monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Professional Melodica versus Simple Tuba: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProfessional MelodicaSimple Tuba
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings)
Number of ratings310 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlper KahrimanMustafa Demir

Customer experience

Professional Melodica

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Simple Tuba

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Professional Melodica

One-time1
  • Get Premium$9.99
1 purchases

Simple Tuba

One-time1
  • Get Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Professional Melodica free?
Professional Melodica is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Tuba free?
Simple Tuba is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Professional Melodica or Simple Tuba?
Professional Melodica and Simple Tuba are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 10 ratings respectively.
Do Professional Melodica or Simple Tuba have ads?
Both Professional Melodica and Simple Tuba show ads.
Which is updated more often, Professional Melodica or Simple Tuba?
Professional Melodica ships an update every 4 months, and Simple Tuba monthly. Most recently, Professional Melodica was updated on October 30, 2026 and Simple Tuba on October 30, 2026.

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