Comparison

Oud Master vs Ney Sim

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

Head to head
About

Oud Master

Learn to read music and play the Oud with interactive practice and song tutorials. Master note positions, tunings, and fingering. Listen, watch, and slow down songs to improve your musical skills.

Highlights
  • Learn note names and positions
  • Practice common tunings
  • Master fingering on the Oud
  • Learn to play complete songs
  • Interactive sheet music highlighting
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Looping practice mode
Features
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One of the easiest ways to learn reading music and playing the Oud. Start with the practice screen and learn the names of the notes, their positions on the staff and where to play them on the Oud. Choose one of a dozen common tunings. Choose the octave or string you want to practice and check your stats to see what notes you need to work on. Once you've mastered reading and fingering, move on to the Tutor screen and learn how to play complete songs. You will be able listen to the song, watch it being played on the Oud and highlighted on the sheet music. You can slow the music down, speed it up and select the notes you want to practice. Turn on looping mode to hear and watch the selected notes play over and over. You will improve your music reading skills and learn how to play real songs on one the most wonderful musical instruments.

About

Ney Sim

This app simulates a traditional Turkish musical instrument, offering authentic sounds and advanced playability features. Users can create, record, and share music with customizable controls and multiple playing modes.

Highlights
  • Authentic Ney Sound
  • Makam Settings
  • Reverb Effects
  • Customizable Keys
  • Three Dynamic Playing Modes
  • Record and Share Music
  • Screen Recording
Features
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Discover the Enchanting World of the Ney with Ney Sim, the Magical Instrument of Turkish Music. Designed for both novice musicians and experienced artists, Ney Sim brings the authentic sound and spirit of this traditional Turkish instrument to your fingertips. With its user-friendly design and rich features, you can create, play, and share music with ease. Key Features That Make Ney Sim Stand Out Authentic Ney Sound Experience the essence of a meticulously sampled real ney sound. Each breath is shaped with warm and deep tones that reflect the ney's unique spiritual character. Advanced Playability Features Makam Settings: Make precise pitch adjustments compatible with the rich modal system of Turkish music. Transposition Adjustment: Easily transition between different modes and performance styles. Reverb Effects: Add depth and atmosphere to your performance. Polyphonic Mode: Create rich harmonies for a fuller sound. Dynamic Key Sensitivity: Soft touches produce gentle sounds, while powerful touches generate sharper tones. Customizable Keys Adjust key sizes to suit your playing style. Whether you need wide keys for precise breaths or narrow keys for quick transitions - Ney Sim adapts to you. Three Dynamic Playing Modes Free Play Mode: Freely explore the full richness and depth of the ney. Single Key Mode: Study each breath and tone color in detail. Soft Transition Mode: Feel the natural flow and subtlety of your breaths. Record and Share Your Music Capture your performances with the built-in recording feature. Whether you're practicing or composing, your music is always ready. Screen Recording Feature Record every moment of your ney. Capture your improvisations, practice sessions, or completed compositions with a single tap and share instantly. Why Ney Sim? * Realistic Experience: Perfectly reflects the soul and sound of a physical ney. * Elegant Design: Appeals to musicians of all levels with a user-friendly interface. * Creative Flexibility: Gives you control of your musical journey with rich features. Whether you're creating a mystical taksim, performing a classical song, or discovering the ney for the first time - Ney Sim offers you limitless musical possibilities. Download Ney Sim now and embark on the spiritual journey of Turkish music!

Screenshots

Oud Master4 screens
Ney Sim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ney Sim at 5.0 against Oud Master's 2.4. Oud Master's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Oud Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Ney Sim 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

Ney Sim holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Oud Master has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Oud Master ships an update every 2 months, Ney Sim every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Oud Master versus Ney Sim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOud MasterNey Sim
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDimorphic, LLCAlper Kahriman

Customer experience

Oud Master

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Ney Sim

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

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Oud Master

One-time10
  • Three nice folk songsFree
  • Unlock all practice levels.$0.99
  • Over 35 maqams$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Alalla Taoud$0.99
  • Enta Omri$0.99
  • Three song collection$0.99
  • Hob Eh$0.99
  • Zay El Hawa$0.99
  • Alf Leila We Leila$0.99
  • Abdul Wahab 1$0.99
1 purchases

Ney Sim

One-time1
  • Get Premium$7.99

Questions

Is Oud Master free?
Oud Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ney Sim free?
Ney Sim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Oud Master or Ney Sim?
Ney Sim is rated higher. Oud Master averages 2.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Ney Sim averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Oud Master or Ney Sim have ads?
Ney Sim shows ads; Oud Master does not.
Which is updated more often, Oud Master or Ney Sim?
Oud Master ships an update every 2 months, and Ney Sim every 3 months. Most recently, Oud Master was updated on September 24, 2026 and Ney Sim on September 17, 2026.

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