Comparison

Saxophone 3D Real vs PocketSax

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

Head to head
About

Saxophone 3D Real

This app simulates playing the alto saxophone with various practice modes and song options. It allows users to create and export music sheets for saxophone and piano, and record their performances.

Highlights
  • Alto saxophone simulation
  • Offline and online practice songs
  • Adjustable song speed and transpose
  • Music sheet creation for sax and piano
  • Record and share performances
  • Reverb effect
Features
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The saxophone (often referred to colloquially as the sax) is a type of single-reed woodwind instrument with a conical body, usually made of brass. As with all single-reed instruments, sound is produced when a reed on a mouthpiece vibrates to produce a sound wave inside the instrument's body. The pitch is controlled by opening and closing holes in the body to change the effective length of the tube.[1] The holes are closed by leather pads attached to keys operated by the player. Saxophones are made in various sizes and are almost always treated as transposing instruments. A person who plays the saxophone is called a saxophonist or saxist. The saxophone is used in a wide range of musical styles including classical music (such as concert bands, chamber music, solo repertoire, and occasionally orchestras), military bands, marching bands, jazz (such as big bands and jazz combos), and contemporary music. The saxophone is also used as a solo and melody instrument or as a member of a horn section in some styles of rock and roll and popular music. The saxophone was invented by the Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax in the early 1840s[3] and was patented on 28 June 1846. Sax invented two groups of seven instruments each—one group contained instruments in C and F, and the other group contained instruments in Bb and Eb. The Bb and Eb instruments soon became dominant, and most saxophones encountered today are from this series. Instruments from the series pitched in C and F never gained a foothold and constituted only a small fraction of instruments made by Sax. High-pitch (also marked "H" or "HP") saxophones tuned sharper than the (concert) A = 440 Hz standard were produced into the early twentieth century for sonic qualities suited for outdoor use, but are not playable to modern tuning and are considered obsolete. Low-pitch (also marked "L" or "LP") saxophones are equivalent in tuning to modern instruments. C soprano and C melody saxophones were produced for the casual market as parlor instruments during the early twentieth century, and saxophones in F were introduced during the late 1920s but never gained acceptance. The modern saxophone family consists entirely of Bb and Eb instruments. The saxophones in widest use are the Bb soprano, Eb alto, Bb tenor, and Eb baritone. The Eb sopranino and Bb bass saxophone are typically used in larger saxophone choir settings, when available. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saxophone) The Saxophone 3D Real is Alto Saxophone musical instrument simulation app. More offline and online songs for practice (With the ability to change speed, transpose, reverb). Play with 2 modes: - Normal - RealTime You can choose autoplay for listening songs. Create Music Sheet feature: You can create, save, open your music sheet with 2 instruments: Saxophone and Piano. Export it for playing or sharing to everyone. Record feature: record, play back and share to your friends. Reverb feature. ** Songs is updated regularly

About

PocketSax

Features
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Discover a whole new musical experience with PocketSax! Whether you are missing your real horn or just want to jam on the go, PocketSax turns your phone into a realistic virtual saxophone. Features: Play Virtual Saxophone: Carry your instrument wherever you go right on your phone. Real Saxophone Sounds: Enjoy high-quality, authentic audio recorded from a real saxophone. Intuitive Gesture Controls: Seamlessly use gestures to control octaves and add expressive vibrato (via volume control). Play Anywhere: The perfect companion for musicians traveling or away from their horn. A Whole New Experience: Innovative design makes playing easy, expressive, and fun. Download PocketSax today and let the music play!

Screenshots

Saxophone 3D Real4 screens
PocketSax3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Saxophone 3D Real at 13.0 against PocketSax's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Saxophone 3D Real versus PocketSax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSaxophone 3D RealPocketSax
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB185 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSon Truong NgocKwan Pok Man Alexander

In-app purchases

None

Saxophone 3D Real

No in-app purchases

None

PocketSax

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Saxophone 3D Real free?
Saxophone 3D Real is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PocketSax free?
PocketSax is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Saxophone 3D Real or PocketSax have ads?
Both Saxophone 3D Real and PocketSax show ads.

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