# Windy vs Harp Real

The clearest difference is rating: Harp Real at 4.7 against Windy's 4.0. Harp Real also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (68% vs 52%). Windy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 15 months). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Windy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Harp Real asks for nothing beyond the download.

Harp Real holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Harp Real has 649 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 68% of Harp Real's.

Windy ships an update monthly, Harp Real every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windy | Harp Real |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windy/id800758888/reviews) | **[4.7 (649 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harp-real/id1481348599/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **649** |
| Positive reviews | 51.9% of reviews | **67.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.3** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kindred, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/645807741) | [Son Truong Ngoc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447240720) |

## 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


### Harp Real

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harp-real/id1481348599)

This app simulates a 27-string lever harp, offering a realistic playing experience with a wide frequency range. Practice songs with adjustable speed and transposition, or play in real-time. Record and share your music.

**Highlights:** 27-string lever harp simulation, Frequency range C3 to A6#, Offline and online song practice, Adjustable song speed and transposition, Reverb effect, Normal and RealTime play modes, Autoplay option, Record, playback, and share functionality

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Realistic harp sound quality
- 💰 Free app with premium features
- 🎛️ Adjustable parameters (reverb, room size, tuning levers)
- 🎼 Built-in songs included
- 😌 Relaxing and enjoyable to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Unexpected ads during gameplay
- 📖 Lack of instruction manual/documentation
- 🔊 Sound issues for some users
- 🎵 Pitch accuracy problems reported
- ❌ Missing second hand notes for some songs

**Reported bugs**

- No sound output for some users
- Volume control not easily accessible
- Incorrect pitches in some instances
- App not functioning properly on some devices

**Requested features**

- Background play functionality
- Transpose button
- Second hand notes for all songs
- Better documentation/tutorial


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Windy free?

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

### Is Harp Real free?

Harp Real is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Windy or Harp Real?

Harp Real is rated higher. Windy averages 4.0 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Harp Real averages 4.7 from 649 ratings.

### Do Windy or Harp Real have ads?

Harp Real shows ads; Windy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Windy or Harp Real?

Windy ships an update monthly, and Harp Real every 15 months. Most recently, Windy was updated on November 1, 2026 and Harp Real on November 3, 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.*