Comparison

Skoog vs ODD Ball

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

Head to head
About

Skoog

This app connects to a unique musical instrument device, allowing users of all skill levels to create and explore music. It offers a range of instruments, scales, and adjustable sensitivity for expressive play.

Highlights
  • Connects wirelessly via Bluetooth
  • Select from various instruments
  • Explore musical scales
  • Adjustable sensitivity settings
  • Expressive music creation
  • Accessible for all abilities
Features
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Skoog is the companion app for the Skoog 2.0 musical instrument. What you need: • A Skoog 2.0 device • A Skoog subscription. The app is free to download, but cannot be used without an active subscription Subscription Options: • Monthly: 1-month subscription, auto-renewing • Annual: 1-year subscription, auto-renewing Prices are shown in the app before you buy and may vary by country. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm the purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Your subscription keeps you connected to: • All instruments and sounds • Custom sensitivity controls • MIDI compatibility • Regular updates & support The app easily connects wirelessly via Bluetooth® Low Energy to your Skoog. You can select from a range of different instruments and explore scales, as well as adjust the sensitivity settings to your preferred set-up. Skoog 2.0 is an accessible musical instrument that allows everyone to experience the fun of making music. From the moment you lay eyes on Skoog you’ll want to play it. Whether you tap it, press it or squeeze it, the Skoog senses your touch and cleverly interprets your every move to make beautiful sound. Adjustable sensitivity means that you can play Skoog with any part of your body: hands, elbows, knees or head. This unique musical instrument can change the way you and your family can enjoy, create, and learn music - no matter what your skills, abilities, and musical talents. The universal design encourages expressive music making for children, parents, teachers, and musicians. For any questions or support issues, please get in touch with us at info@playable.tech. privacy: https://www.playable.tech/privacy/skoog terms of use: https://www.playable.tech/eula/skoog

About

ODD Ball

Transform music into an interactive experience by dancing with a virtual ball. Create unique tracks using a vast library of sounds and effects, and control music with intuitive gestures like a DJ.

Highlights
  • Interactive music creation
  • DJ music control
  • Expansive audio library
  • Create custom tracks
  • Multi-ball control
  • Gesture-based music manipulation
Features
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Music made Fun, for everyone. The ODD App is at the heart of ODD Ball. Dance with the ball and feel like you are DJ in control of the music. Create your own tracks, pick any sound from an expansive audio library of drums, keys, guitars and effects from any genre. With ODD there is no limit, you can play with multiple balls at the same time and master your beat bouncing skills, to show off your moves. DJ: Use ODD Ball as your magic wand of music. Control music like a DJ with its unique gestures. Create: Create your own music like a pro. Select the sounds you love, press record and create tracks. Learn more at oddballism.com @oddballsim

Screenshots

Skoog3 screens
ODD Ball4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ODD Ball at 3.9 against Skoog's 3.3. ODD Ball also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 25%) and ratings volume (34 vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Skoog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and ODD Ball sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ODD Ball holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 34 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Skoog's written reviews are positive against 52% of ODD Ball's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skoog ships an update every 5 weeks, ODD Ball every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Skoog versus ODD Ball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkoogODD Ball
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (8 ratings)3.9 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews52.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings834 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB204 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlayable Tech ltd.Oddball Studios Limited

Customer experience

Skoog

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

ODD Ball

All ratings32 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive52.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative36.5%

Bugs and requests

Skoog

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ODD Ball

Reported bugs

33 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • App freezes or closes unexpectedly
  • Unable to save music
  • New sounds won't load or cause crashes
  • All sounds disappear after an update
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  • Background refresh cannot be turned off
  • Ball stops charging or turning on
  • App loses connection to the ball
  • Purchased credits not transferable across devices
  • Ball needs frequent recharging
  • App deletes saved tracks after update
  • Sounds become low or scratchy
  • App crashes when adding sounds
  • Audio output quality is horrendous
  • Lost audio after automatic screen lock
  • Track saved after restart plays silence
  • Beat changes unexpectedly with some effects
  • Ball doesn't register taps/hits reliably
  • App crashes when adding too many tones
  • Typo and errors in the app
  • Ball won't connect to the app
  • App loses connection to ball
  • App doesn't always respond
  • Sounds are too low to hear
  • App crashes when many instruments are used
  • Recording function has a volume gate that cuts off recordings
  • Cannot edit recordings
  • App broke existing install, sounds unremovable
  • Lost all sounds after reinstall
  • Ball randomly turns off mid-session and needs plugging in
  • App drains battery significantly
  • Ball doesn't connect to app after switching devices
  • App not starting on a new device

Requested features

15 requests
  • More intuitive Sound Lab
  • Advanced loop editor features (toggle channels, change loop length per channel, timeline editor)
  • More comprehensive MIDI support documentation
  • Ability to snip start of samples
  • Option to record through GarageBand with inter-app audio
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  • Ability to tag and search sounds/tracks
  • Organizational tools for sounds and tracks
  • Pitch meter showing deviation from default
  • Automatic connection to the ball on app open
  • Dark mode option
  • More sound effects in the library
  • Ability to use purchased credits on different iOS devices
  • Improved ball sensitivity for subtle movements
  • More tone variety in sounds
  • Version that lights up

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Skoog

Subscriptions2
  • Standard - Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Standard - Annual$34.991 Year
10 purchases

ODD Ball

One-time10
  • Electric Cosmo$2.99
  • Robot Dust$2.99
  • Galactic Race$2.99
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  • Dragon Voyage$2.99
  • House$3.99
  • Techno$3.99
  • Lo-Fi$3.99
  • Musique Concrete$3.99
  • 500 Credits$3.99
  • 1000 Credits$6.99

Questions

Is Skoog free?
Skoog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ODD Ball free?
ODD Ball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Skoog or ODD Ball?
ODD Ball is rated higher. Skoog averages 3.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while ODD Ball averages 3.9 from 34 ratings.
Do Skoog or ODD Ball have ads?
Neither Skoog nor ODD Ball shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Skoog or ODD Ball?
Skoog ships an update every 5 weeks, and ODD Ball every 6 weeks. Most recently, Skoog was updated on November 1, 2026 and ODD Ball on November 2, 2026.

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