[2] Wired rated it 7/10, though noted "There’s a thin line between “spirit stirring” and “annoying droning.”"[3] Appstruck gave the app 5 out of 5 stars, writing "Granted I have access to a wonderfully astute and adept guitar player (hello, boyfriend), I’ll still try to wear callouses on my fingers and learn to play a live acoustic, but on my own time, the Ocarina is a fun and pleasant-sounding instrument that allows even the talentless, the musically-deficient, to produce harmonious melodies all on their own.
"[4] 10TopTenReviews said "Ocarina is a worthy addition to your iPhone’s app library.
If you have even the slightest interest in making music with your iPhone, this is a must-have application.
[7] While the original version of the app let people create their own songs, the new, Ocarina 2, allows them to recreate well-known tunes.
[8] The app allows people to see how many notes they have played, how many "breath points" they have earned and what their progress looks like.