# Windy vs Auxy Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Auxy Studio at 4.5 against Windy's 4.0. Auxy Studio also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 40) and review sentiment (69% vs 52%). Windy's advantage is iOS requirement (11.3 vs 15.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Windy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Auxy Studio sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Auxy Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Auxy Studio has 4.3K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Windy's written reviews are positive against 69% of Auxy Studio's.

Windy ships an update monthly, Auxy Studio every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windy | Auxy Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windy/id800758888/reviews) | **[4.5 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auxy-studio/id1034348186/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.9% of reviews | **69.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#184** |
| Size | 8 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.3** | 15.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kindred, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/645807741) | [Auxy](https://appshunter.io/developer/845148415) |

## What reviewers say

### Windy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windy/id800758888)

This app transforms your device into a playable musical instrument. Learn to play songs interactively by blowing into your device's microphone and using its tilt controls for different notes and octaves. Enjoy playing along with guided songs or improvising freely.

**Highlights:** Play like a real instrument, Interactive song playback, Tilt controls for notes, Octave control, Guided songs, Device microphone input

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Windy Plus | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and make music
- 💡 Clever and innovative concept
- ✨ Attractive interface
- 🤩 Fun and entertaining
- 🚀 Seamless design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes after update
- 🐛 Stops working after first minute
- 🐛 Keeps closing when tilting phone
- 🐛 No sound output
- 🐛 Sound not working

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after update
- App stops working after first minute
- App closes when phone is tilted
- No sound output from the app
- Sound not working at all

**Requested features**

- Add more instruments (harmonica, clarinet, oboe, french horn)
- Allow resizing and moving buttons on screen
- Add dynamic range (volume) for each note
- Add reverb
- Prevent sound dropout when changing fingers


### Auxy Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auxy-studio/id1034348186)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Create modern beats and electronic music with this intuitive app. Easily compose melodies, drum patterns, and arrange them into full tracks. Access a vast library of sounds or import your own, and enhance your productions with studio-grade effects and automation.

**Highlights:** Create melodies and drum patterns, Arrange loops into full tracks, Thousands of instruments and drum hits, Import custom samples, Studio-grade effects, Automation tools, Export audio, stems, and project files

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎨 Versatile sound design capabilities
- 🎶 Excellent for creating music on the go
- 👍 Powerful yet simple workflow
- 💡 Useful automation features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription model limits access
- 🔒 Locked out of past projects without subscription
- 🔒 Lack of free instruments and sounds
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Concerns over battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Corrupted project files
- Inability to edit loops and patterns
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between scenes

**Requested features**

- Add more free instruments and sounds
- Implement one-time purchase option
- Allow more customization of time signatures
- Add undo/redo functionality
- Improve song organization and management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Windy free?

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

### Is Auxy Studio free?

Auxy Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Windy or Auxy Studio?

Auxy Studio is rated higher. Windy averages 4.0 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Auxy Studio averages 4.5 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Windy or Auxy Studio have ads?

Neither Windy nor Auxy Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Windy or Auxy Studio?

Windy ships an update monthly, and Auxy Studio every 10 days. Most recently, Windy was updated on November 1, 2026 and Auxy Studio on November 13, 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.*