# BandPad vs Saxophone Sim

The clearest difference is rating: Saxophone Sim at 4.3 against BandPad's 3.7. Saxophone Sim also leads on ratings volume (78 vs 3) and device support. BandPad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Saxophone Sim sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. BandPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Saxophone Sim holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Saxophone Sim has 78 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | BandPad | Saxophone Sim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandpad/id908243216/reviews) | **[4.3 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saxophone-sim/id6737287443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **78** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Amit Gur](https://appshunter.io/developer/775263888) | [Alper Kahriman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054578352) |

## What reviewers say

### BandPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandpad/id908243216)

This app provides a practice and learning environment for wind instrument musicians. It offers music scores and play-along audio for various instruments, helping users learn and practice with interactive features.

**Highlights:** Music scores for wind instruments, Play-along audio tracks, Interactive LiveScore feature, Note and fingering information, Index of songs and etudes

**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 BandPad free?

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

### Is Saxophone Sim free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BandPad or Saxophone Sim?

Saxophone Sim is rated higher. BandPad averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Saxophone Sim averages 4.3 from 78 ratings.

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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.*