Alina String Ensemble vs OB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
OB
This app recreates a classic vintage synthesizer, offering rich, full-bodied tones for electronic music, recordings, and film scores. It features MPE support, an on-screen MIDI keyboard, and high-quality rendering for enhanced music production.
- Oberheim OB-X emulation
- MPE support
- On-screen MIDI keyboard
- High-quality retina rendering
- AUv3 improvements
- Preset search with categories
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OB-Xd is a classic synthesizer that captivates musicians with its rich, full-bodied tones and expansive sound design. Perfect for adding a vintage touch to electronic tracks, live recordings, or film scores, OB-Xd brings unique and expressive qualities to your music. Designed to recreate the Oberheim OB-X, it features enhancements like micro random detuning and unison for a fuller sound. Elevate your studio setup and music production with OB-Xd today. • Full MPE support with configurable pitch bend, aftertouch, timbre, and pressure depth. • On-screen MIDI keyboard with pitch bend and mod wheels (iPad only). • Native iOS popups, dialogs, and text input throughout the interface. • Search Presets with category subfolders and native no-results dialog. • High-quality retina rendering. • AUv3 improvements: async file choosers, host viewport resize, and Bluetooth MIDI access.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Alina String Ensemble at $3.99 against OB's $19.99. OB's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (75% vs 52%). On rating, ratings volume, 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
Alina String Ensemble costs $3.99 and OB $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Alina String Ensemble against 4.1 for OB. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 15 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Alina String Ensemble's written reviews are positive against 75% of OB's.
Alina String Ensemble ships an update every 4 months, OB every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Alina String Ensemble | OB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 — better | $19.99 |
| Rating | 4.1 (19 ratings) | 4.1 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.4% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 210 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | insideout ltd. | DiscoDSP LLC |
Customer experience
Alina String Ensemble
OB
In-app purchases
Alina String Ensemble
No in-app purchases
OB
No in-app purchases
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