Comparison

Alina String Ensemble vs Electrorchestra

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

Head to head
About

Alina String Ensemble

This app is a musical keyboard simulator that recreates the authentic sounds of the Solina String Ensemble from the 1970s. It features a 49-key, 4-octave keyboard with multiple instrument sounds and built-in effects like reverb and modulation.

Highlights
  • Solina String Ensemble sound simulation
  • 6 pre-loaded instruments
  • 49-key, 4-octave keyboard
  • Core MIDI and MIDI compatible
  • Built-in spring reverb effect
  • Adjustable modulation
Features
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Alina String Ensemble is a musical keyboard application for iPhone/iPad/iPod touch that simulates the Solina String Ensemble. The sound is in reference to Solina String Ensemble (Serial number "SERIES 22, No.0093158”) manufactured by N.V. EMINENT BODEGRAVEN HOLLAND in the 70’s. You are sure to be surprised at the real sound generated from this App. Features: - Pre-loaded with 6 instruments including Viola, Violin, Brass, Horn, Cello, Contra Bass - 49key, 4-octave Keyboards with scrollable - Core MIDI and MIDI compatible - Scrollable Keyboard & dual Keyboards(Only iPad) - BASS tone(Cello, Contra Bass) is assigned on lowest 20 keys - Built-in Reverb that simulates a spring reverb - Modulation that can adjust the rate and depth Special thanks: Jun Kawabata courtesy of AIRPLANE LABEL & Studio Peach Blue Peach

About

Electrorchestra

This virtual string machine emulates classic 1970s keyboards, offering multiple string registers, a bass section, and classic effects like vibrato, chorus, and phaser. It's designed for use within AUv3 compatible hosts on iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Classic string machine emulation
  • 3 string registers + bass
  • Attack-release envelope generator
  • Vibrato effect
  • Chorus/flanger effect
  • 4-stage phaser effect
  • AUv3 compatible
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GSi Electrorchestra for iPad is the portable version of the very same Virtual String Machine of the GSi Gemini. A simulation of a classic string machine is one of the 15 synth engines of the GSi Gemini. This particular instrument is not a reproduction of a specific existing model. It's inspired by some of the most famous string keyboards of the seventies, such as the ARP Solina, the Logan String Melody and the SIEL Orchestra. It offers 3 string registers plus one bass, features the classic attack-release envelope generator with break-point (which was mainly used to mimic the presence of a natural reverberation without using an additional reverberator), vibrato and a classic chorus/flanger effect that gives that distinguishable shimmer to the sound. A classic 4-stage phaser effect completes the set. Use it in your favorite AUv3 host along with other GSi effects such as GS-201 Mark II, ECHO B2, TimeVerb-X. Don't forget to visit www.GenuineSoundware.com for more products, more sounds!

Screenshots

Alina String Ensemble4 screens
Electrorchestra2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Electrorchestra at 100% against Alina String Ensemble's 52%. Electrorchestra also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). Alina String Ensemble's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $11.99) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 16 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Alina String Ensemble costs $3.99 and Electrorchestra $11.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Electrorchestra holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Alina String Ensemble's written reviews are positive against 100% of Electrorchestra's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alina String Ensemble ships an update every 4 months, Electrorchestra every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Alina String Ensemble versus Electrorchestra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlina String EnsembleElectrorchestra
Price$3.99 — better$11.99
Rating4.2 (20 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerinsideout ltd.Genuine Soundware

Customer experience

Alina String Ensemble

All ratings20 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive52.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative47.6%

Electrorchestra

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Alina String Ensemble

No in-app purchases

None

Electrorchestra

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alina String Ensemble free?
Alina String Ensemble costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Electrorchestra free?
Electrorchestra costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Alina String Ensemble or Electrorchestra?
Electrorchestra is rated higher. Alina String Ensemble averages 4.2 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Electrorchestra averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Alina String Ensemble or Electrorchestra have ads?
Neither Alina String Ensemble nor Electrorchestra shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alina String Ensemble or Electrorchestra?
Alina String Ensemble ships an update every 4 months, and Electrorchestra every 16 months. Most recently, Alina String Ensemble was updated on September 22, 2026 and Electrorchestra on September 8, 2026.

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