Alina String Ensemble vs RES
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
RES
This app faithfully emulates a classic analog organ and strings machine from the 1970s. It captures the original's lush ensemble effect and warm tones, enhanced with modern features for vintage-inspired sound design.
- Faithful emulation of Roland RS-09
- Lush ensemble effect
- Rich divide-down organ tones
- Warm analog strings
- Modern enhancements
- Vintage-inspired sound design
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The RES-09 is a faithful emulation of a classic analog organ and strings machine from the late 1970s, the Roland RS-09. Though not as widely known as some classic vintage synths, it remains a sought-after gem for its lush ensemble effect, rich divide-down organ tones, and warm analog strings. Our recreation captures the original character while offering modern enhancements, making it an essential tool for vintage-inspired sound design.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Alina String Ensemble at $3.99 against RES's $14.99. Alina String Ensemble also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months). RES's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (75% vs 52%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 RES $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RES holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Alina String Ensemble's written reviews are positive against 75% of RES's.
Alina String Ensemble ships an update every 4 months, RES every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alina String Ensemble | RES |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 — better | $14.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (20 ratings) | 4.6 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.4% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 9 months |
| 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 | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | insideout ltd. | AudioThing Ltd. |
Customer experience
Alina String Ensemble
RES
In-app purchases
Alina String Ensemble
No in-app purchases
RES
No in-app purchases
