# iFretless Sax vs Saxophone Sim

The clearest difference is price: Saxophone Sim at Free against iFretless Sax's $9.99. Saxophone Sim also leads on ratings volume (78 vs 9) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). iFretless Sax's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Saxophone Sim is free to download; iFretless Sax costs $9.99 up front. Saxophone Sim sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. iFretless Sax asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for iFretless Sax against 4.3 for Saxophone Sim. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Saxophone Sim has 78 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iFretless Sax | Saxophone Sim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifretless-sax/id681765126/reviews)** | [4.3 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saxophone-sim/id6737287443/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **78** |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#182** | — |
| Size | 257 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Blue Mangoo Consulting Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475107602) | [Alper Kahriman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054578352) |

## What reviewers say

### iFretless Sax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifretless-sax/id681765126)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app provides realistic woodwind instrument sounds for musicians, especially those familiar with string instruments. It uniquely responds to touch gestures like vibrato and sliding, offering a more natural imitation than keyboard synths. It also supports MIDI input from various controllers.

**Highlights:** Realistic woodwind sounds, String player gesture response, Dynamic volume control, MIDI input/output, Audio Unit v3 support, Audiobus support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Saxophone Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saxophone-sim/id6737287443)

Experience the soulful sound of the saxophone on your mobile device. This app offers realistic tones, advanced features like microtonal tuning and reverb, and multiple play modes for musicians and enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Authentic saxophone sounds, Microtonal tuning, Transpose adjustment, Reverb and chorus effects, Dynamic key sensitivity, Built-in recorder, Multiple play modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Get Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iFretless Sax free?

iFretless Sax costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Saxophone Sim free?

Saxophone Sim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iFretless Sax or Saxophone Sim?

iFretless Sax is rated higher. iFretless Sax averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Saxophone Sim averages 4.3 from 78 ratings.

### Do iFretless Sax or Saxophone Sim have ads?

Saxophone Sim shows ads; iFretless Sax does not.

### Which is updated more often, iFretless Sax or Saxophone Sim?

iFretless Sax ships an update every 2 months, and Saxophone Sim every 2 months. Most recently, iFretless Sax was updated on October 29, 2026 and Saxophone Sim on October 27, 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.*