# Pocket Violin - Play for real!

> With 3D Touch & Bow Simulator

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1465449720](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1465449720)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1465449720`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Mihai Ghiserel
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 2.90 / 5 (67 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2019-05-31
- **First published:** 2019-05-31
- **Size:** 31 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pocket-violin-play-for-real/id1465449720)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/pocket-violin-privacy-policy](https://sites.google.com/view/pocket-violin-privacy-policy)

## Description

Pocket Violin - Play for real! is a pocket violin emulator that brings real bowing dynamics to your device, with 3D Touch controlling bow intensity and drag-to-bow on devices without 3D Touch.

Play by sliding fingers on the fretboard to mimic real violin technique, enable Snap To Notes for in-tune playing, and switch between manual vibrato or auto-vibrato for an orchestral sound. Free for a limited time!

## Rankings

- #186,677 — Overall

## Review summary

Most reviews are negative, focusing on intrusive ads that interrupt play, poor/absent violin sound, and usability problems that hinder learning. A few users find the concept cool or fun, but overall it fails as a violin simulator and learning tool. Users suggest fewer ads, more accurate sound, and better guidance from violinists.

### Pros

- This is a cool app.
- Kinda fun to mess with.
- Some reviewers say it offers learning resources or lessons.

### Cons

- Intrusive ads disrupt play and lock notes during ads.
- Sound quality is poor or nonfunctional; it often does not sound like a violin or doesn't produce sound.
- Hard to learn and provides little educational value.
- Annoying UI and controls (unhelpful buttons, fingered notes sometimes produce no sound).
- Reliability issues (crashes/kicks you out, inconsistent across devices).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1465449720)