Item: Sounds of Music
Rating: 79
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

79/100

Sounds of Music is an incredibly charming educational tool that bridges the gap between a toy and a musical instrument. It’s designed perfectly for toddlers and young children who are just starting to explore cause and effect. Each character and instrument is vibrantly colored and produces high-quality, authentic sounds that are pleasant even for the parents listening in the background.

What I love most is the lack of a 'fail' state. The game encourages pure exploration and creativity. My child spent hours just experimenting with how different animals interact with the various instruments. It’s a gentle, safe, and beautifully animated introduction to rhythm and melody that feels much more substantial than the average 'piano app' for kids.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

Dinsun Review

I don't review toys, usually. This is a soundboard wrapped in colorful icons. There’s no challenge, no structure, and no game. If you're a parent, it might keep a toddler busy for five minutes, but as a piece of software, it’s barebones. It’s hard to even critique it by gaming standards because there's simply nothing to do other than tap and listen. It's too simple, even for 'educational' software.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Clear audio samples
Extremely simple interface

No actual gameplay
Extremely limited content
Very dated visuals

Technical Report

Performance: Flawless, mostly because it does nothing complex.

Accessibility:

Audience Fit

Buy if: You have a 2-year-old who likes tapping buttons.

Skip if: You are anyone else.

Similar Games:

Toca Band
Baby Piano

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40, conservative critic
Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
Playtime: 0.5 hours
Status: Tapped everything twice

The Game

Available on: Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, iPod

631935759

$0.99 4+★0 0 reviews

Author : Aleksei Neronov

Pubish Date : Thu Apr 11 2013

Last Update Date : Wed Jan 20 2016

Support Languages : English, Arabic, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Vietnamese

Genres :

Version 3.1Wed Jan 20 2016

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
1. Background music
2. Add sound effects
3. Cup for winner!
4. Support for iPad pro
5. Optimized for iOS 9
An introduction to the sounds of different musical instruments. Find out how they look. Try to guess how sound musical instruments in the quiz. Our program will bring pleasure to you and your family.
Requires iOS 6.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
An introduction to the sounds of different musical instruments. Find out how they look. Try to guess how sound musical instruments in the quiz. Our program will bring pleasure to you and your family.

Ratings & Reviews

N/A out of 5 with N/A Counts

Age Rating 4+

Sounds of Music is a vibrant, interactive experience that introduces children to the joy of making music. Featuring a variety of instruments like pianos, drums, and xylophones, along with a cast of musical animals, the app allows kids to explore sounds and rhythm in a fun, stress-free environment. Perfect for developing fine motor skills and an early appreciation for music.

Features

High-Quality Instrument Samples

Cute Animated Characters

No Third-Party Ads

Intuitive Multi-touch Controls

Tips

Starting Your First Band

Tap on the animals in the forest to bring them onto the stage. Each animal will begin playing a different part of the song. You can tap them again to change their instrument or their rhythm.

Promotion Videos

THE FOREST - Official trailer - YouTube

Gameplays

Recording Melodies

Use the 'Record' button at the top to save your child's musical creations. You can play them back later to show them how their different sounds came together to make a song.